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Balfour Beatty Construction to Build New Campus for Palm Beach State College

Balfour Beatty Construction has been selected to build the initial phase of a new west campus for Palm Beach State College in Florida. - September 22, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

IBC and Canadian Construction Association Seeking Input on BIM Use in Canada

The Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) is conducting a survey to assess the BIM environment in Canada. They are asking designers, constructors, operators, and owners of vertical and horizontal infrastructure to take part. - September 22, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association

Mike Hagadus Joins Metal-Era as Northern Illinois Sales Representative

He will be working closely with roofing product distributors, roofing contractors, roof consultants and architects to assist with their fascia, coping, gutter, eave and ridge ventilation projects. - September 22, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.

Balfour Beatty Construction Nears Completion of FAU Stadium; Project Receives Safety Award

Construction on Florida Atlantic University’s new football stadium in Boca Raton is nearly complete. The FAU Owls take the field for the first home game on October 15. As the Balfour Beatty Construction team focuses on the final touches, the entire project is celebrating their commitment to safety with a Sunshine State Recognition Award. - September 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Construction Industry Leaders Forum Gathers Top Companies in Toronto

The CCA Construction Industry Leaders Forum features roundtable and panel discussions about the construction industry and how to prepare for the future. The event also features a keynote address from Robert Herjavec, CEO of the Herjavec Group. - September 17, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association

U.S. Concrete Supports “Remember Them: Champions for Humanity” World Class Monument

U.S. Concrete's Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., has joined forces with Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd, a California-based building design firm, to support Remember Them: Champions for Humanity, the inspirational educational initiative sponsored by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Oakland, California. - September 16, 2011 - US Concrete

CF Jordan Construction Welcomes New Project Manager, Brandon Perdue

CF Jordan Construction, a leading Texas based commercial construction and construction management company welcomes their newest Dallas office team member, Brandon Perdue. Perdue is the new Project Manager for CF Jordan. Perdue has an extensive background in the construction industry acting as... - September 14, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction

Randy Katz Selected for Leadership Raleigh Program

Brady announces today that Randy Katz, Raleigh-area general manager, has been selected to participate in the 2011-2012 Leadership Raleigh program presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. - September 10, 2011 - Brady

CF Jordan Construction Welcomes Ryan Lack, Lead Estimator

Texas construction company announces new team member. - September 08, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction

CCA Announces Improvements to Gold Seal Construction Management Certification Program

Canadian Construction Association (CCA) today announced the planned improvement to its Gold Seal certification program for construction management professionals. In addition to changes to program requirements in terms of education, training and application fees, in the upcoming months CCA will launch an online application system, a learning management system facilitating preparing for the examination as well as improvements to how potential applicants can find information about the program. - September 03, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association

Balfour Beatty Construction Hires Portnoy to Lead Public-Private Partnerships

Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the addition of Ken Portnoy as Vice President of Public-Private Partnerships. In this role, Portnoy will help lead and coordinate the pursuit and delivery of public-private partnerships (PPP) within all of Balfour Beatty Construction’s U.S. - August 31, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

A Better House Inc. Begins Construction on First Ever ICF Military Barracks

Nashville-Based Green Builders Chosen to Build Landmark ICF Housing in Fort Campbell - August 28, 2011 - A Better House, Inc.

Community Joins Together in Home Addition/Renovation for Wounded Marine, LCpl. Colin Pascik

Coastal and LaPolla were among those who donated labor, materials, and time to the renovation of a residence for LCpl. Colin Pascik, a Marine who was injured during his time in Afghanistan. One month after being deployed, LCpl. Pascik was hit by a pressure plate improved explosive device (IED),... - August 26, 2011 - Coastal

Metal-Era Updates 3-Part CSI Specification for Fascia, Coping, Eave & Ridge Ventilation Systems

Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, has just released an updated guide specification. The new 3-part CSI specification includes all of Metal-Era’s fascia and coping systems in its Roof Edge Solutions division and all the eave and ridge... - August 26, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.

Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc. Releases New Website

Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc., a leading construction company based in Topeka, Kansas has released a new website: http://www.floydmcmillin.com The website of Floyd McMillin contains information and a list of places where you can connect with Floyd McMillin and McMillin... - August 19, 2011 - McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc.

Frisomat Decisively Invests in Green Energy

6.000 solar panels, good for an annual CO² reduction of 372 tons. - August 18, 2011 - Frisomat industrial buildings

Sika Sarnafil's Stanley Graveline Receives ASTM William C. Cullen Award

Sika Sarnafil, the worldwide market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, is pleased to announce that Stanley Graveline, Vice President, Technical Services, has received the William C. Cullen Award from ASTM International in recognition of his long-time outstanding... - August 10, 2011 - Sika Sarnafil

U.S. Concrete Awarded High Profile Infrastructure Project in Dallas, Texas

U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its Redi-Mix, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth has been selected by Trinity Infrastructure, LLC as the concrete supplier for a major section of the LBJ Express project in Dallas, Texas. Redi-Mix will supply concrete for the western section... - August 05, 2011 - US Concrete

GreenTex Builders Provide Water Efficient Showerheads, Raise Money for School in Africa

For a small donation, GreenTex Builders will install a new Moen water efficient showerhead in any or all of homeowner’s baths. They are donating all of the proceeds to charity. Austin residents can do their part to support the water conservation efforts during the extreme drought. 100% of donations will go to the Cheti Sponsorship program to build a school in Tanzania, Africa. - August 05, 2011 - GreenTex Builders

Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Orlando, Florida

The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Defective “Chinese" Drywall. - August 04, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute

Metal-Era’s ANSI/SPRI ES-1 Tested Fascia Outperforms Other System

Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that the performance of its Anchor-Tite Standard Fascia System was successfully tested during a severe thunderstorm in Wittenberg, WI, which damaged many other surrounding buildings. On July 20,... - August 02, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.

Purdue University Engages MySmartPlans for ASHE Case Study

Purdue University, in conjunction with the American Society for Healthcare Engineering, has selected MySmartPlans to provide Project Information Management services on case study for renovations being performed at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. - July 29, 2011 - MySmartPlans

Stephen Dent Construction Forms Daughter Company

Stephen Dent Construction, a leader in commercial and residential homebuilding in Wisconsin, announced today that they are forming a daughter company to work specifically in Green Building. Stephen Dent is already one of the biggest supporters of green building throughout Wisconsin, and with this... - July 24, 2011 - Stephen Dent Construction

Willox Promoted to Regional Position, Cunningham Hired at Division for Balfour Beatty Construction

Balfour Beatty Construction has promoted Lori Willox to Chief Financial Officer of its South Central region and hired Jim Cunningham as the new North Texas Division Director of Business Development for Interiors and Special Projects. In her new role, Willox will help develop and drive the... - July 22, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

CF Jordan Construction Receives Exemplary Award

CF Jordan team awarded Silver Award - July 22, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction

Layman Named President of U.S.-Based Balfour Beatty Construction Services

Robert Van Cleave, chairman and CEO, announced today the in-house promotion of Mark Layman as the new President of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US. In this role, Layman will retain his duties as chief financial officer, while in addition, taking on increased responsibility, providing... - July 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Preserve at Fredericksburg Takes Home Large Wins

Pacific Coast Builders Conference Honors CF Jordan with Grand Awards - July 18, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction

Balfour Wind Energy Constructors Delivers Alta Wind Energy Center Phase I

The Balfour Wind Energy Constructors (BWEC) joint venture recently completed construction of the Alta Wind Energy Center- Phase I project, developed by Terra-Gen Power, LLC. This project marks the beginning of the new wind center, which will ultimately generate enough energy to sustain the... - July 13, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Howell Custom Building Group and Benjamin Nutter Architects, LLC Welcome Author Tom Hubka to Speak at ifarm, LLC

Howell Custom Building Group , the north shore’s premium quality home builder and, Benjamin Nutter Architects LLC, a prominent regional design firm, are pleased to announce an open farm day at ifarm, LLC, in Boxford on Sunday, July 10, 2011. The featured speaker will be Tom Hubka. While so... - July 06, 2011 - Howell Custom Building Group

Balfour Beatty Construction Acquires Howard S. Wright

Balfour Beatty Construction announces today that it has closed on an agreement to acquire Howard S. Wright, one of the oldest contractors on the West Coast, with significant operations in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and Phoenix. The acquisition is a strategic step forward for both companies,... - June 30, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

National Training & Certification Seminar for Chinese Drywall Inspection and Remediation Held by the Building Envelope Science Institute in Orlando

The Building Envelope Science Institute’s next National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held August 22-23, 2011. This is the most comprehensive two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - June 30, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute

MEDCON L.L.C. Launching RoofAssured, Specializing in Roof Certifications

Managing Partner Steven Long announces transition into roofing certification, restoration, maintenance, and repair business - June 29, 2011 - RoofAssured

Sansbury & Associates Now Represent Metal-Era in Virginia

Sansbury & Associates will be representing Metal-Era’s full line of Roof Edge Solutions, Edge Systems One and Airflow Solutions. - June 25, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.

Balfour Beatty Establishes South Central Region, Names Doug Jones CEO

Balfour Beatty Construction has named Doug Jones Chief Executive Officer of its South Central region, which serves clients in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas, and includes a satellite office in Tennessee. In his new role, Jones will oversee strategy and operations for the... - June 24, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

U.S. Concrete Launches New Website

U.S. Concrete, Inc. (Nasdaq: USCR) announced today the launch of phase one of its new, improved and redesigned corporate website www.us-concrete.com. The new website provides enhanced navigation and user experience, and aims at showcasing the company’s sustainability practices, specialty... - June 22, 2011 - US Concrete

Paul Primavera Joins Metal-Era as Midwest Regional Sales Manager

Responsible for overseeing and supporting the sales efforts of Roof Edge Solutions, Edge Systems One and Airflow Solutions for 14 states. - June 18, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.

Shea Properties Adds Two Real Estate Veterans to Executive Team: Bryan McGowan and J.J. Abraham

Commercial real estate and capital markets veteran Bryan McGowan has been named chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Shea Properties, company officials announced today. - June 17, 2011 - Shea Properties

Stephen Dent Construction Bidding on New Wisconsin Center for the Arts Building

Rumors of a new Wisconsin Center for the Arts building have been circulating for quite some time, and were finally validated last week by the Wisconsin City Counsel. The project has been opened up for bidding, and Stephen Dent Construction was one of the first companies to enter their... - June 12, 2011 - Stephen Dent Construction

MetalEra.com Adds Animations

Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, introduces the addition of 11 animations. The animations are designed to help architects, roof consultants, roofing contractors and other design professionals better understand the effects of commercial... - June 11, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.

New Atlantic Contracting Oversees Construction of N.C. State Veterinary Medical Center

Local N.C. Contractor Takes Part in Dedication of State-of-the-Art Vet Facility - June 02, 2011 - New Atlantic Contracting

Precision Walls Announces Opening of Tennessee Office

Precision Walls Continues Expansion to Meet Needs of Clients in Tennessee. - June 02, 2011 - Precision Walls, Inc

Stephen Dent Construction Announces 250 Days Without Accident or Injury

Stephen Dent Construction has long been considered one of the safest construction companies in the greater Milwaukee area, and today they announced a landmark milestone-250 days without accident or injury. The issue of workplace safety has always been a hot button issue, and undoubtedly the cost... - May 28, 2011 - Stephen Dent Construction

U.S. Concrete Sponsors GreenerBuilder 2011

U.S. Concrete, Inc. has been named the signature sponsor of GreenerBuilder 2011. Organized by the U.S. Green Building Council – Northern California Chapter, GreenerBuilder is an opportunity for construction industry professionals to be on the leading edge and explore “what’s now... - May 27, 2011 - US Concrete

Stephen Dent Construction Announces Deep Green Building

Stephen Dent Construction will now be using deep green materials whenever possible for all construction in the greater Milwaukee area. - May 27, 2011 - Stephen Dent Construction

Green Building at Stephen Dent Construction

At Stephen Dent Construction, safety has always been the most important part of the mission statement. They provide their employees with the latest, top of the line safety equipment, and they only use non-toxic, environmentally friendly products. Stephen Dent is a family company, and as such, they... - May 27, 2011 - Stephen Dent Construction

New Metal-Era President, Tony Mallinger, Takes the Reins

Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that Tony Mallinger has been promoted to President, effective immediately. Since 2001, Tony served as Metal-Era’s Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Sales. Throughout his tenure... - May 27, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.

Precision Walls, Inc. Expands Team with Three New Hires

Precision Walls, Inc., one of the Southeast’s leading specialty contractors, welcomes three new team members. Michael Zinna joins the Charleston branch as Project Manager. Susan Lewis joins the Wilmington branch as Administrative Assistant. Watson Snider also joins the Wilmington team as Account Executive. - May 22, 2011 - Precision Walls, Inc

Recent Headlines Within Nonresidential Building Construction

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