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The Building Envelope Science Institute Releases Dates for Defective "Chinese" Drywall Certification Courses Offered in 2011
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009 offering certification courses for inspecting and remediating homes or commercial buildings. - December 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
ARXX Corporation Announces the Launch of New Energy-Efficient Basement Finishing System
reFIT is a new, fast, easy, cost-effective and energy-efficient way to finish and insulate basements and interior spaces, representing the latest addition to ARXX’s portfolio of innovative and energy-efficient green building materials. Installing reFIT is less expensive than finishing a basement or interior space using conventional construction methods attributable to the reduced material, competitive price point and reduced labor involved. - December 08, 2010 - ARXX Corporation
DPR West Palm Beach Office Earns Industry Gold Award
Local Office Receives LEED® Gold Certification for Commercial Interiors - November 24, 2010 - DPR Construction
DPR Construction Honored with ‘Orchid’ Award for Sustainable Design by the San Diego Architectural Foundation
The Orchids and Onions Awards, produced by the San Diego Architectural Foundation, annually recognizes the good and the bad of San Diego urban design and planning projects. - November 20, 2010 - DPR Construction
Team Integration Helps Balfour Beatty Construction Deliver New Facility for Gateway Church
Last weekend, Balfour Beatty Construction and Gateway Church celebrated a milestone two years in the making: for the very first time, members of the church attended services in their new, 4,000-seat Worship Center in Southlake, Texas. For Gateway Church, the event marked the fulfillment of their... - November 17, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Omniroc Inc. Engages New South Central Rep Agency
Omniroc, Inc. announced today the signing of their newest rep agency Centerline Materials Group, LLC. for the South Central region of the US - November 16, 2010 - Omniroc, Inc.
Solar Power Leader Solyndra Chooses Metrolight Electronic HID to Light 100,000 sq. ft. Facility
Retrofit saves 41% on energy consumption and reduces carbon footprint by 326 metric tons annually. Metrolight's electronic HID selected over T-5 fluorescent lighting solutions due to better energy saving and lower total cost of ownership. - November 12, 2010 - Metrolight
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Congratulates Moore on Auburn University Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. is pleased to announce that Calvin Moore, a project manager with the company, recently received the 2009-2010 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award for the McWhorter School of Building Science from Auburn University. This awarded is given to only one student... - November 04, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
DPR Construction Receives "Best Green Building Project" for San Diego Regional Headquarters by California Construction Magazine
The statewide competition annually recognizes construction and design excellence in Northern and Southern California. - November 03, 2010 - DPR Construction
ARXX Corporation Recognized as Cleantech Leader
ARXX Corporation has been recognized by Corporate Knights Magazine as one of the Next 10 Emerging Cleantech companies. Corporate Knights Magazine is the magazine for clean capitalism, making it easier for people to know the environmental and social impacts of their marketplace decisions, showcasing leaders and innovators and bringing together key decision makers from all sectors to identify common sense solutions that make the market work better for the environment, society and economy. - November 03, 2010 - ARXX Corporation
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Ranked Among Top Specialty Contractors
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. has been named one of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors for 2010 by ENR (Engineering News-Record) magazine. The detention company was ranked at #355 on the list. This is the sixth year that Cornerstone Detention Products has been included on the ENR Top... - November 03, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s Second Annual Expert Panel Discussion on Defective "Chinese" Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute is hosting a reception/networking program on Sunday, October 24th from 6-9PM (food & beverages) and expert panel boards on Monday, October 25th from 9-5PM (lunch is provided); both are open for public participation. - October 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Fire Ravaged School Re-Opened After Just 13 Weeks Thanks to Portakabin
After a fire destroyed 90 per cent of its buildings, Campsmount Technology College in Doncaster has re-opened in only 13 weeks thanks to the Portakabin rapid-response team building a new 6,000 sqm interim school. - October 16, 2010 - Portakabin
Top Rating for Financial Stability in the UK Awarded to Portakabin
Modular building specialist, Portakabin, has entered the top 15 per cent of companies in the UK and Ireland for financial stability, after achieving the highest possible rating from Dun & Bradstreet. - October 16, 2010 - Portakabin
BESI Provides Specialized Training for the Inspection and Remediation of Structures with Defective “Chinese” Drywall – Warranty Available
The Building Envelope Science Institute graduates can qualify their work for a 10-year warranty program that provides coverage for up to $500,000 for homes remediated by professionals training during the National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held on October 26-27, 2010. - October 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
DPR Construction Honored by American Institute of Architects, California Council
DPR Receives "Award of Merit" for Interior Renovation - October 07, 2010 - DPR Construction
Zanette Begins Building Construction on Esplanade Project in Naples
Zanette Construction Co., LLC began a construction and renovation project for the Esplanade Club in Naples, FL. Project features total renovations of outdoor areas, including pool, gazebo, pool house, landscaping, and new construction of a spa, kitchen and fireplace. Project slated for completion by December 6, 2010. - October 06, 2010 - Zanette Construction
BESI Offers First X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Certification for Gypsum Products
The Building Envelope Science Institute is presenting the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer Certification (XRF-GP) training on October 26, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina located at 1881 SE 17th Street Causeway in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This certification program provides valuable information and techniques for the use of XRF as it pertains to Gypsum products. - October 05, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
BESI’s Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall is Now a Registered Course for Recertification (RC) Credits with ACAC
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s received recertification credits (RCs) from the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for its National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 26-27, 2010. - September 30, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Balfour Beatty Construction Recognized Coast-to-Coast with 10 "Best of 2010" Regional Awards
Balfour Beatty Construction is proud to announce that 10 of its recently completed projects across the United States have been recognized by McGraw-Hill Construction as being among the “Best of 2010” within their respective regions. Six projects topped the lists as “Best... - September 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
MBMA Releases Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems
MBMA has released the 2010 Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems, which details how to effectively meet fire-resistance requirements of a project with metal building systems. - September 27, 2010 - Metal Building Manufacturers Association
Cardinal Construction and Aluminum Inc. Moves Into Their New Offices and Warehouse
Cardinal Construction and Aluminum Inc., one of Ocala Florida's oldest general contractors, just moved into their new offices and warehouse. - September 27, 2010 - Cardinal Construction and Aluminum Inc.
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Nearly Doubles Annual Revenue in Three Years
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. of Tanner, Ala. has almost doubled its annual revenue in three years, earning the company a spot on Inc.'s 2010 Top 5000 List for Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. In 2009, the company reported revenue of $43 million, up from the company's 2006... - September 24, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Ray Southern Receives Ultimate CEO Award
Ray Southern, president and chief executive officer for Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida division, was recently named a 2010 recipient of the Broward Ultimate CEO Award by the South Florida Business Journal. The award celebrates the careers and leadership of ten Broward County CEOs who... - September 23, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
BESI Offers Quality Instruction & Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspectors, Consultants, and Remediators
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation is being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 24-27, 2010. - September 23, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Albion Sections Supply for Nike World Cup ‘Ballman’
Custom cold roll forming manufacturer Albion Sections based in West Bromwich has supplied C-section for leading sportswear brand Nike in World Cup project dubbed ‘Ballman’ in the Carlton Shopping Centre in Johannesburg. Leicester based Ratcliffe Fowler Design developed the Ballman... - September 12, 2010 - Albion Sections Ltd
Bespoke Architectural Dog Runs Take Shape
Work is being completed on the Raystede Animal Centre in Lewes, East Sussex. The project features two elements; a traditional portal frame structure accommodating a new equine centre and bespoke architectural dog runs. The £2 million lottery funded extension to the specialist animal welfare... - September 12, 2010 - Albion Sections Ltd
BESI Provides Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspections and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. The Institute’s first major contribution to the industry is providing a solution to the Defective (Chinese or corrosive)... - September 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
BESI Holds Its First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition on Defective “Chinese” Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida and in New Orleans. The institute reached a milestone, just nine months after being launched, it surpassed 100 certified members with nearly half being dual certified - the institute is experiencing remarkable growth. - September 04, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Josh Ries Construction, Inc., Leading Edge Construction of Galena, Inc., and Pegasus Properties, LLC, Merge to Form New Enterprise
Josh Ries Construction, Inc., Leading Edge Construction of Galena, Inc., and Pegasus Properties, LLC, are pleased to announce a merger between their respective businesses to form one new entity. The new company will retain the Pegasus Properties, LLC name. Pegasus Properties brings with it a new... - September 02, 2010 - Pegasus Properties
Thomas Construction to Host Charity Golf Tournament
Thomas Construction, St. Louis' largest home remodeler, is hosting a charity golf tournament benefiting South Grand Senior Ministry on September 26, 2010. - August 28, 2010 - Thomas Construction
University of California, Riverside Selects Barnhart Balfour Beatty to Manage Construction of $104 Million Student Housing Project
Barnhart Balfour Beatty has been chosen by the University of California, Riverside (UCR) as construction manager at risk for a LEED Gold-targeted $104 million apartment village to house more than 800 students. In May, the University of California’s Board of Regents approved the 350,000-SF... - August 19, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
SteelMaster Explodes Onto Hollywood Scene
SteelMaster Buildings hits the big screen in the highly anticipated release of the action/war film "The Expendables." - August 15, 2010 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.
Target to Open at Shea Properties The Collection at RiverPark
The Retail Center Moves Opening Date to 2011 to Accommodate Newest Anchor. - August 12, 2010 - Shea Properties
Brady Expands North Carolina Workforce
Brady (www.bradyservices.com), a company that provides energy systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, announces today the expansion of the company’s workforce by nearly five percent in 2010. Brady has created 14 new... - August 07, 2010 - Brady
Winds Change at San Diego Yacht Club
DPR Construction Completes Restoration and Enhancement of San Diego Landmark. - August 04, 2010 - DPR Construction
Gravell and Company Awarded by San Antonio Builder’s Association
Gravell and Company, a San Antonio home builder, has added to it’s list of accreditation and certifications, 2 top-notch awards, granted by the Greater San Antonio Builder’s Association. The awards acknowledged Top Remodel Project $75,000+ and Top Certified Build San Antonio Green... - July 30, 2010 - Gravell and Company
JT Flooring Offers Residential & Commercial Flooring Services
JT Flooring, a fully licensed and insured Residential & Commercial Flooring Sub-Contractor, has announced that it offers Residential & Commercial Flooring Services. - July 30, 2010 - JT Flooring
Utah Homebuilder Announces New Website and Company Philosophy
Parkwood Fine Homes, a Utah-based homebuilder, recently announced the launch of a new website and company philosophy. Gary Summerhays, owner and General Contractor of Parkwood Homes recently started www.parkwoodfinehomes.blogspot.com which features pictures and information about his... - July 30, 2010 - Parkwood Fine Homes
Thomas Construction Builds Connections at County Fairs
Thomas Construction, the largest home remodeler in the St. Louis metro area, has been supporting local county fairs and speaking to event-goers about their remodeling needs. - July 28, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Phil Kirk Speaks to Wilmington Contractors Association
Brady (www.bradyservices.com), a Trane® franchise that provides energy systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, announces today that Phil Kirk, Director of Energy services for Brady and CEO emeritus of the North Carolina... - July 28, 2010 - Brady
Brady Trane Names Statewide Manager
Brady (www.bradyservices.com), a Trane® franchise that provides energy systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, announces today the promotion of Mike Parker to Retrofit Manager. Parker is a 13-year veteran with Brady having... - July 28, 2010 - Brady
Brady Recognized for Commitment to Business Ethics
Brady (www.bradyservices.com), a Trane® franchise that provides energy systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, announces today that the company has been honored with the 10th Annual Piedmont Business Ethics Award. The award is... - July 28, 2010 - Brady
Toll Brothers Introduces Five New Home Designs at Green Level Crossing Giving Buyers Options from the Low $400’s
Toll Brothers, the nation's leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities across the Triangle region, is proud to introduce several new home models to the Woodlands and the Manor neighborhoods at Green Level Crossing. These new home gives buyers options from the low 400's in one of the Triangle's most sought out locations. - July 25, 2010 - Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers to Unveil New Hasentree Signature Collection
Grand Opening Event at Hasentree will be July 24-25 - July 23, 2010 - Toll Brothers
Charter Builders Selected for $40 Million in Additions/Renovations for Lewisville High School, Founded in 1897
Lewisville Independent School District has selected Charter Builders as construction manager at-risk for $40 million in additions and renovations to Lewisville High School. These upgrades to the existing high school, founded in 1897, are part of the school district’s plan to provide... - July 22, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Prefabricated Metal Buildings Manufacturer Celebrating 35 Years in Business
Starrco, a prefabricated metal building design and manufacturing firm is celebrating 35 years in business. To do so, they are revising their website to give better service and using search engine optimization and link building to get the word out. - July 15, 2010 - Starrco Modular Buildings
Defective Drywall Training Seminar Set for New Orleans, Training Provided by the Building Envelope Science Institute
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. BESI’s first major contribution to the industry is providing a solution to the Chinese “defective or corrosive”... - July 13, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Toll Brothers Announces Grand Opening of Amenity Center at The Hills at Southpoint
Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes and developer of fine communities around the Triangle, proudly announces the grand opening of its brand new amenity center for its popular Durham community, The Hills at Southpoint. Located on Fayetteville Road just one mile from The... - July 11, 2010 - Toll Brothers
SteelMaster Flying High in Malta
Representatives from SteelMaster Buildings, an internationally recognized producer of prefabricated steel structures, attend the unveiling of their large aircraft maintenance facility in the European country of Malta. - July 09, 2010 - SteelMaster Building, LLC.