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PolycreteUSA Joins Launch of Advanced Energy Economy of Virginia
PolycreteUSA President, Bruce Anderson participated in the launch of the Advanced Energy Economy of Virginia, an industry driven association dedicated to develop and grow Advanced Energy Industries throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. AEE Virginia’s strategy is to create a partnership between those who have a vested interest in advanced energy technologies and those who can help facilitate the development of an advanced energy economy. - February 01, 2012 - PolycreteUSA
The Douglas Company Names Lisa Behrendt Director of People Development
Amidst Several New Hires, General Contractor Strengthens Human Capital Resources from the Inside Out. Lisa Behrendt, newly hired Director of People Development at The Douglas Company, has her mind set to strengthen the company's most important asset - its people. The road ahead calls for various talent management initiatives, skill building sessions and hands on training. - February 01, 2012 - The Douglas Company
Maxi Suites Hit the Leasing Market in Tampa Palms
With full occupancy in nine traditional executive suites, Tampa Palms Professional Center completes construction on eight oversized maxi suites. - January 29, 2012 - Tampa Palms Professional Center
Metal-Era Expands Online Continuing Education Schedule
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces an expanded online webinar continuing education schedule for 2012, creating more continuing education credit opportunities for design professionals. Metal-Era now offers each webinar session,... - January 26, 2012 - Metal-Era, Inc.
John Riggins LEED AP Joins CF Jordan Business Development Team
CF Jordan Construction, a leading Texas-based commercial construction company announced today that John Riggins has joined the Dallas office as their new Director of Business Development. Riggins has more than 10 years of experience as a Project Manager and Project Engineer in commercial... - January 25, 2012 - CF Jordan Construction
Stephen Dent Construction Announces Major Relocation to CT
Stephen Dent Construction, and major player in the green building movement, has announced that the corporate headquarters will be moving from Milwaukee, WI to Greenwich, CT. This announcement was alluded to yesterday in a social networking posting on the company’s LinkedIn account. President... - January 21, 2012 - Stephen Dent Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction Named One of FORTUNE's Best Employers for 2012
For the third consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine recognizes Balfour Beatty Construction for its commitment to employees by placing the company on its prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list. The company ranks #44 in 2012, following a #40 ranking in 2011, and #76 in... - January 20, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Wilson Architectural Group Announces New Shareholder
Dustin O’Brien, AIA Appointed Firm Shareholder at Wilson Architectural Group. - January 19, 2012 - Wilson Architectural Group
The Douglas Company Accepts 2011 Best of Orlando Award
The Douglas Company has been selected to receive the 2011 Best of Orlando Award for its service in the Nonresidential Construction category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). Each year the USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program identifies exceptional local companies... - January 19, 2012 - The Douglas Company
CF Jordan Recognized for Stellar Job in Constructing Armed Forces Reserve Center Joint Maintenance Facility
CF Jordan Construction, a leading Texas-based commercial construction and construction management company, has been recognized for the stellar job it did constructing the $56 million Armed Forces Reserve Center (AFRC) Joint Maintenance Facility at Fort Bliss, Texas. U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes was... - January 14, 2012 - CF Jordan Construction
Stephen Dent Construction Anticipating Profitable 2012
Stephen Dent Construction, based just outside of Milwaukee, WI, has announced a strong end of year quarter for 2011, with high expectations for 2012. Stephen Dent has made the majority of their profit through the significant expansion of their Green Building department, which has grown to be one of... - January 11, 2012 - Stephen Dent Construction
Stephen Dent Construction Expands Service Area
Stephen Dent Construction, Wisconsin’s premier Green builder for residential and commercial contracts, has expanded their service area to include the entire state of Wisconsin, an parts of Minnesota and Illinois. Stephen Dent Construction has spent a large part of the last year buying up... - January 10, 2012 - Stephen Dent Construction
Stephen Dent Construction Industry Leader for Green Building
Stephen Dent has proven yet again their innovative and economical approach to building a greener future. Earlier this year, Stephen Dent Construction won a prestigious green builder award that came with a hefty monetary grant to use towards the continuation of research and development in the green... - January 10, 2012 - Stephen Dent Construction
CF Jordan Employees Sponsor Christmas Party for the Battered Women's Shelter
Employees donate gifts, treats, and party for El Paso shelter children - January 07, 2012 - CF Jordan Construction
ASHRAE Recommends Insulated Concrete Forms for K-12 School Buildings
PolycreteUSA President, Bruce Anderson, reports that the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has made a strong case for building K-12 Schools with Insulated Concrete Forms. In the newest edition of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School... - January 04, 2012 - PolycreteUSA
ReVenture Park™ and Catawba Lands Conservancy Partner to Protect Additional 175 Acres Along the Catawba River in North Carolina
Charlotte's first Eco-Industrial Park announces deal to create additional 175-acre conservation easement along one of the country's most endangered rivers. - December 30, 2011 - ReVenture Park
Global Modular Systems Releases Cleanroom Clothing to Complete Comprehensive Service
Global Modular Systems has recently announced that they are including cleanroom clothing in their consolidated service as a clean room manufacturer of modular clean rooms. The company provides industries with freestanding clean rooms and products that supplement and complete the structures. Global... - December 30, 2011 - Global Modular Systems
Construction Reports Offering Free Trial for Arizona Construction Project Leads
Construction Reports is now offering first-time customers the option to try their Arizona construction project lead service for free. Construction Reports is a membership based, online product that provides its members with exclusive access to privately listed construction projects and bids in... - December 24, 2011 - Construction Reports.com
Titus Contracting Offers Services in the Wintertime
Lee Lawrence and Scott Rajavuori say while many contractors might take off for the winter, their Minneapolis commercial remodeling business will stay open through the chilly months. - December 21, 2011 - Titus Contracting
CF Jordan Construction Celebrates Grand Opening of Premier Multifamily Homes
Reserve at Sandstone Ranch most luxurious and unique apartment homes in El Paso. - December 21, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Jordan’s Host Liberty Institute President and CEO Shackelford
Kay and C.F. “Paco” Jordan hosted Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO of the Liberty Institute, at their home in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Fifty people attended. Liberty Institute works to educate, advocate, and, when necessary, litigate for freedoms guaranteed... - December 03, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Canadian Construction Industry Applauds Federal Infrastructure Announcement
Announcement of an important step to build and maintain vital Canadian infrastructure - December 02, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Polycrete® Insulated Concrete Forms Chosen for Secure Government Buildings
Polycrete® Big Block™ commercial grade insulated concrete form (ICF) system has been selected for constructing secure U. S. Federal Government buildings. ICFs provide continuous thermal and acoustic insulation, so they are very quiet and highly energy efficient. Studies have shown that heating and cooling costs in ICF buildings are up to 40% lower than traditional structures. ICF walls are also extremely strong and can stand up to hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural and man-made disasters. - December 01, 2011 - PolycreteUSA
Global Modular Systems Announces Fifteenth Anniversary as Modular Clean Room Designers
Global Modular Systems has recently announced that they have celebrated their fifteenth anniversary as a clean room construction and design company. Global Modular Systems’ specialty is in designing and building hardwall and softwall modular clean rooms. Clean rooms provide a hygienic,... - December 01, 2011 - Global Modular Systems
CF Jordan Construction Project Honored by San Antonio Magazine
Vidorra condominiums project receives 2011 Best of the City Luxury Condominiums Award. - November 28, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction Credited with Helping Oak Park Unified School District Win Green Award
Balfour Beatty Construction played a key role in helping the Oak Park Unified School District win a Green Schools Leadership Award. - November 25, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Khary Penebaker Joins Metal-Era as Product Manager - Roof Edge Solutions
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that Khary Penebaker has joined Metal-Era as their Roof Edge Solutions Product Manager. With over 15 years experience in the roofing industry, Khary plays a critical role in leading sales... - November 23, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
C.F. “Paco” Jordan Renews Commitment to Evangelism
Jordan serves on President’s Council of The Luis Palau Evangelistic Association. - November 17, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Charter Builders & SpawMaxwell Unite Under Balfour Beatty Construction Name
One of Texas’ largest builders of K-12 facilities, Charter Builders, and interior construction, SpawMaxwell, will now begin operating under the Balfour Beatty Construction name. This change comes as a natural next step for both businesses that have been a part of the Balfour Beatty family... - November 16, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Coastal to Host an Air Barrier Association of America Training Course
Coastal will be hosting an Air Barrier Association of America Spray Polyurethane Foam Installer training course, scheduled for November 29 – December 1, 2011. Two classes will be offered: the Installer Certification Training course (taking place on November 29 – December 1, 2011), and... - November 16, 2011 - Coastal
Washington, D.C. Ronald McDonald House® Achieves LEED® Gold
The new House will improve the health and well-being of children and the environment. - November 12, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
CF Jordan Construction Honored by the ARTBA Foundation/CNA
CF Jordan receives national safety award. - November 12, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Announcing New Addition at SOMAT
SOMAT ENGINEERING OF OHIO, INC., an infrastructure engineering and consulting firm to public and private sector clients throughout Ohio, recently announced the addition of Andrey Shuster as Structural Engineer to their Cleveland office. - November 10, 2011 - SOMAT ENGINEERING OF OHIO, INC.
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives Two National DBIA Project Awards
Balfour Beatty Construction received two 2011 national Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) awards, one each for the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia and The Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The winners were announced at the... - November 08, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Developer Jay Paul and Leading Construction Professionals Form New Company: Level 10 Construction
Level 10 Construction announced its company launch. The Company will focus on delivering high quality construction throughout California. After working together at Rudolph and Sletten for more than 20 years, Doug Collins, Paul Moran, Joe Francini, Jim Evans, and Dennis Giles combined forces with developer Jay Paul to form the privately-held, employee-focused company. - October 30, 2011 - Level 10 Construction
Handmade Ceramic Tiles Maker Ceramic Concepts: Tips for Hiring a Tile Maker
Ceramic Concepts is a studio for handmade custom ceramic tiles. They specialize in reproductions from the 20's and 30's (craftsman / Malibu tiles, Moroccan tiles or Moorish tiles, Spanish tiles and Arabesque tiles, as well as Modernist.) Color matching glazes and design services are available; recolor existing designs, make a reproduction or design your own. As a tile maker, Ceramic Concepts is uniquely qualified to give customers tips in finding the right tile provider/artisan. - October 23, 2011 - Ceramic Concepts
Canadian Construction Association National Awards Program Now Open for Nominations
The Canadian Construction Association is now accepting nominations for its National Awards Program. There are 12 awards available, and are awarded at the 2012 CCA Annual Conference. - October 22, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Balfour Beatty Construction Names New Florida Division Vice President
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the promotion of John Harris to Vice President in their Florida Division, which has principal offices in Orlando and Plantation. Harris’ promotion is a continuation of the plan for long-term growth in the division. In his new role, Harris will... - October 19, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Preserve at Fredericksburg Announced as Project of the Year: Low-Rise
Multifamily Executive Magazine awards CF Jordan Construction project. - October 19, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
U.S. Concrete Joins Research Efforts to Develop Environmentally Friendly Alternative Supplemental Materials
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its research and development subsidiary, USC Technologies, Inc. in San Jose, California, has joined efforts with researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Arizona State University (ASU) to develop alternative... - October 17, 2011 - US Concrete
U.S. Concrete Launches a Single Point Resource for News and Opinions on Green Construction
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR), the leading provider of green concrete technologies, announced today the launch of concrete-greenbuilding.com, a blog portal that goes beyond expert views and opinions to exploring up-to- the minute news and articles on green and sustainable construction from around the internet. - October 11, 2011 - US Concrete
Canadian Construction Association Launches New CCA Website and Opens Registration for 2012 Conference
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) launched a brand new website for the organization, featuring streamlined navigation, a modernized look, and updated content for CCA members and the general public. The bilingual website is part of an overall strategy to improve CCA communications to its... - October 09, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Balfour Beatty Construction and U.S. Marines Hold Opening Ceremony for Wounded Warrior Hope and Care Center
Balfour Beatty Construction and the U.S. Marine Corps, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $31 million Wounded Warrior Headquarters and Hope and Care Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Several wounded Marines and sailors assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion West were in attendance amidst an audience of more than 600 guests. - October 08, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
CF Jordan Founder Inducted Into El Paso Business Hall of Fame
Charles Francis “Paco” Jordan recognized for business accomplishments. - October 08, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
CCA Pleased with Permanent Gas Tax Fund Transfers to Aid Municipalities with Infrastructure
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is pleased to see the government moving forward with its commitment to introduce legislation to make permanent the annual transfer of funds to municipalities under the Gas Tax Fund. - October 06, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Balfour Beatty Construction Names New Florida Division President
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the promotion of Sean DeMartino to President of their Florida Division, which has principle offices in Orlando and Plantation. - October 05, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
U.S. Concrete Supplies Green Concrete to the Home of Tomorrow Exhibit at the State Fair of Texas
U.S. Concrete joined forces with The Home of Tomorrow to supply green concrete to its home exhibit at the State Fair of Texas. - October 04, 2011 - US Concrete
New Atlantic Contracting Completes Construction Of Reynolda Hall
Local N.C. General Contractor Renovates Administrative and Personal and Career Development Offices at Wake Forest University in $1.3 Million Project - September 29, 2011 - New Atlantic Contracting
StayConnect Electrical Solutions Chooses University of North Carolina, Charlotte MBA Marketing Class to Compete for Marketing Plan on New Product Launch
Serving all electrical users, StayConnect® Electrical Solutions, based in Cornelius, NC, USA, manufactures electrical products that address connection security and safety concerns. Its products consist of the StayConnect® Outlet Cover, StayConnect® Interior Plate, StayConnect® Child Resistant Plate and StayConnect® Exterior Plate. - September 28, 2011 - StayConnect Electrical Solutions
A Better House Inc. Featured on Green Homes Tour of Middle Tennessee
ICF Home by Nashville-Based Green Builders Included in First Annual Event - September 28, 2011 - A Better House, Inc.