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Home-Tech Shares Website Expertise with Industry Peers in Contractor Excellence
Home-Tech founder and CEO Steve Marino is featured in a national online industry publication on website design for the Air Conditioning Contractors of America’s Contractor Excellence. The online publication serves as a resource for America’s most successful heating, cooling and... - July 24, 2010 - Home-Tech
Mayhew’s Programs on Achieving Organizational Success Through Creating Innovative & Flexible Work Spaces
Mayhew, a company specializing in creating innovative & flexible workspaces has recently introduced MAC Facility Services, a new, innovative facility services program designed to establish creative and comfortable work spaces. The increased use of PDAs and cell phones allow employees the... - July 22, 2010 - Mayhew
Wester Suffolk BOCES Goes Green
Western Suffolk BOCES, an educational center for Long Island students, has installed new "recycled" sidewalks made of post-consumer glass. The paving surface is also porous, making it ideal for combating stormwater and drainage issues. - July 22, 2010 - Excav Services
Eugene, OR House Painter and Handyman Launches New Web Site - CCB License #190186
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Eugene, Oregon, announced today the launch of a new service, http://oregonhandyguy.com. With over 15 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy now offers the expertise of a painter, handyman, roofer and more. - July 20, 2010 - Handy Guy, LLC
New Skatepark in Watts, California Prepares for Grand Opening
After final landscaping and site amenities are incorporated in the following weeks, the new concrete skatepark in Watts, California will host its official grand opening and continue on the track to becoming a vibrant and inspirational community space. - July 16, 2010 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Boston Brick and Stone Offers Free Brick Restoration Evaluation
Advises Homeowners on Best Processes to Repair and Fix Driveways. - July 15, 2010 - Boston Brick and Stone
New Radon Advice from HPA: ProTen Services Explain
The Health Protection Agency has issued new advice regarding radon levels in homes and public buildings in the UK and recommends a lower target level of 100 Bq/m3. - July 15, 2010 - ProTen Services
Birmingham Plumbing Company, Ben Franklin Plumbing Offers Information Online
Birmingham Plumbing Company Ben Franklin Plumbing has launched their new website and online initiative designed to ensure that information, tips and resources are readily available for families and businesses on leaks, water heaters, drain cleaning and other plumbing tips. With the launch of their... - July 14, 2010 - Ben Franklin Plumbing Birmingham
Charlotte Plumbing Company & Air Conditioning Company, Dan King Services Launch New Sites
Charlotte Plumbing & Air Conditioning Services Company, Dan King Services has announced today the launch of their new website. The site is designed to ensure that information, tips and resources are readily available for families and businesses on Air Conditioning services and Plumbing Repairs... - July 14, 2010 - Dan King Services
Rosendin Electric Kicks Off Opening of New Virginia Regional Office with Facebook Data Center Project
Industry Veteran Daren Shumate Joins Rosendin Electric as Director, East Coast Operations, to Manage Regional Operations. - July 14, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
NMP Water Systems Adds Alkaline Filter Increasing Health Benefits of Reverse Osmosis Water
NMP Water Systems Now Offers New Alkaline Filter for Reverse Osmosis Systems, Restoring Important Minerals and Producing Pure PH Balanced Tap Water. - July 14, 2010 - NMP Water Systems
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
Rocksolid Stone Works Takes Environmental Approach with Its Scrap Stone Recycling Standards
Cleveland Ohio’s Premier Fabricator of Granite, Quartz, and Natural Stone Continues Environmental-Friendly Practice to Dispose of 60 Tons of Scrap Materials Annually. - July 11, 2010 - Rocksolid Surfaces
Rosendin Electric Breaks Ground on $50 Million Antelope Valley Union High School District Solar Project
Latest Contract Win is the Largest School Solar Project in California and Milestone for Rosendin Electric - 20 Megawatts of Solar Power Delivered in One Year. - July 09, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
Building Envelope Science Institute Heads to New Orleans with Defective Drywall Training Seminar
The certification program offered through the Institute (BESI) instructs and trains licensed and approved state contractors in the remediation of defective or corrosive drywall. The program offers certification for inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors. - July 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
New Jersey Landscape Designer Launches New Website
Grandview Landscape & Masonry, a leading New Jersey landscape designer providing services in Northern and Central New Jersey, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.GrandviewOutdoor.com. The easy to navigate site provides existing and potential customers with detailed information about the many types of landscaping services offered by the New Jersey landscaper. - July 07, 2010 - Grandview Landscape and Masonry
Rabine Group Moves Into New Corporate Office Building in Schaumburg
Rabine Group National Headquarters has been relocated to larger, more business-friendly commercial space - July 04, 2010 - Rabine Group
Animal Refuge Center, Lee Memorial Hospital Trauma Center Receive Donations from Home-Tech, Customers
Southwest Florida air-conditioning and appliance sales and service leader Home-Tech and its customers donated $1,105 to Lee County’s Animal Refuge Center and $1,000 to Lee Memorial Hospital’s Trauma Center in May and June, respectively. The donations were part of Home-Tech’s... - July 03, 2010 - Home-Tech
Flood Control, Inc. Is Ready to Battle Hurricane Alex in Texas
Flood Control, Inc. mobilizes to Southern Texas to help deal with Hurricane Alex. Preparation is key in a disaster situation, and plans are in effect. - July 03, 2010 - Flood Control, Inc.
Five Star Painting Expands Further into Richmond Hill, Ontario
Five Star Painting, Inc, the fastest growing and largest painting franchisee on the west side of this planet, has added yet again to its burgeoning family. Mike Otani is one of the newest additions. He is heading off projects in the Richmond Hill-Vaughan-Woodbridge area. - July 02, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Grand Opening of Master Franchise in Brazil
Five Star Painting, Inc is unveiling a new master franchise in Brazil, serving the southern, central west and Bahia state areas. The new master franchise will be headed by entrepreneurs Felipe Dellabianca and Felipe Cruz. - July 02, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Five Star Painting Makes Monumental Firsts Alongside the Entrepreneur’s Source
Jim Kemp of Barrie Ontario becomes Five Star Painting’s first Entrepreneur Source lead from Canada to sign and the first to also use Five Star Painting’s in-house financing. - July 02, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Trachte Hires Additional Staff in Multiple Departments
Trachte building systems hires additional staff in marketing, engineering, and production management. - July 01, 2010 - Trachte Building Systems
Five Star Painting’s Award-Winning Home Services are Credited by the Franchise Business Review
Five Star Painting, the world’s fastest-growing painting franchise company according to Franchise Business Review, received two awards today from Franchise Business Review. Five Star Painting was ranked the number one franchise system and in the top five best franchise systems in the home... - July 01, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Warm Vents, Inc. Announces "Easy 1-2-3," an Easier, Less Expensive Way to Replace Your Home’s Heating and Air Conditioning System
Warm Vents, Inc today announced their new “Easy 1-2-3” shopping experience allowing home owners to easily shop and purchase a new home hvac system online. Home owners desiring installation will not be disappointed as Warm Vents not only offers Do It Yourself installation but also on... - July 01, 2010 - Warm Vents, Inc.
GreatWay Roofing Engages Out-of-State Intern for Creative Support
GreatWay Roofing, a leading commercial and residential roofing company serving Ventura County, the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys, announces a summer intern from Tennessee to focus on graphic design and public relations support for the company. Kyle Lewis, going into his senior year at... - July 01, 2010 - GreatWay Roofing
Home-Tech Offers Self-Help with Home Repair Online with "Techster’s Tips"
Homeowners looking for quick tips that may help them cure common air conditioning or appliance problems can now consult a new source – Techster’s Tips. Techster’s Tips were added to Home-Tech’s recently updated website which now features much more news and information on the... - July 01, 2010 - Home-Tech
M&D Mechanical Sees Record Employment, Increase in Projects Despite Down Economy
With new projects awarded and record high employment, Decatur-Alabama-based M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is thriving as it celebrates its 100th year in business despite the down economy. Recent new projects announced by M&D Mechanical Contractors' include NASA's John C. Stennis Space... - July 01, 2010 - M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Varga Windows to Offer Aluminum Replacement Windows Throughout Ontario, Canada
Varga Windows Inc. has announced the company will offer aluminum replacement windows to customers across Ontario Canada. - July 01, 2010 - Varga Windows
AIRECOM Announces New Sales Manager
Central Ohio based heating, cooling and refrigeration company hires Sam Levi. AIRECOM is proud to announce that Sam Levi has accepted the newly created position of Sales Manager. Levi has eight years experience in the heating and cooling industry with expertise in light commercial and... - June 30, 2010 - AIRECOM
Julian Construction Launches Homeowner Earthquake-Ready Campaign
Company Says Education Key to Preventing Injuries and Damage. - June 27, 2010 - Julian Construction
New Long® Fence Office is Designed to be Green
Maryland Fencing Contractors move into new, state of the art eco-friendly facility. - June 26, 2010 - Long Fence
Rabine Group Honored with Two Crain's Chicago List Mentions
Rabine Group has been recognized by Crain’s as one of Chicago’s Largest Privately Held Companies and No. 12 in this year’s Fast Fifty. - June 23, 2010 - Rabine Group
Deck King Brings Deck Remodeling to the Web
Jeff Bowen keeps pretty busy these days. As the average age of a home in the United States nears 33 years, homeowners are looking to update and renovate. A new wave of renovations may be right around the corner, and getting more ideas about adding a deck to your home is now only a click away. Deck... - June 20, 2010 - Deck King
Dan Sherman Custom Concrete Offers Free Estimate
Concrete Contractor Offers Free Estimates on Newly-Launched Website. - June 20, 2010 - Dan Sherman Custom Concrete
All Alaska Electric, Inc. Launches New Website
New Web Home Mirrors Their Strong Tradition of Customer Service. - June 19, 2010 - All Alaska Electric, Inc.
TNT Electrical Services Website Makes an Electrician a Click Away
Newly Launched Website Exemplifies Strong Tradition of Customer Service. - June 19, 2010 - TNT Electrical Services
Cheaper Central Heating Installation with the World Cup
Midlands Gas Installations are offering customers a 15 pounds Sterling refund on their Central Heating and Boiler Replacement Installation for each goal England score during the World Cup. - June 18, 2010 - Midlands Gas Installations
Varga Windows to Offer Porch Enclosure Installation Throughout Ontario, Canada
Varga Windows Inc. has announced the company will offer porch enclosures to customers across Ontario Canada. - June 18, 2010 - Varga Windows
City of Fairfield Enhances Aquatics Program Thanks to OpenAire Retractable Roof
The City of Fairfield, California, has opened a beautiful aquatic center featuring an OpenAire retractable roof. Built to replace an outdated outdoor pool, the new Allan Witt Aquatic Complex allows area families an enviable indoor/outdoor swimming experience; the roof opens up when the weather is... - June 18, 2010 - OpenAire
Temporary Heating Technologies Announces New Division Targeting Residential Water Cleanup from Flooding and Water Main Breaks or Sump Pump Failure
Temporary Heating Technologies now carries a full line of dehumidifiers, portable generators, pumps, temporary heating equipment and wet vacuums allowing the homeowner to remove the water and humidity under any condition. - June 17, 2010 - Temporary Heating Technologies
Robina Partners with Central States Distributor
Robina Floors, a leading manufacturer and provider of engineered wood and laminate flooring, announces a new distribution partner in the Central Plains and Texas. The Master’s Craft Flooring Company is committed to providing quality flooring products that build a reputation of excellence. - June 17, 2010 - Robina Floors
Flood Control, Inc. Mobilizes to Kansas City and Oklahoma to Assist with Flash Floods
Flood Control has mobilized its CAT teams to assist with the flash floods in Kansas City and Oklahoma. - June 17, 2010 - Flood Control, Inc.
Solarflow Launches Awareness Campaign to Highlight Energy Saving Rebate Programs
Despite cutbacks, state and federal home energy assessment programs and rebates for water tanks or hot solar systems still remain in place. Solarflow, a Melbourne-based water tank and solar hot water solutions company, commenced a campaign to stress that home energy assessment programs and rebates for water tanks and hot solar systems remain in place despite cutbacks. - June 16, 2010 - Solarflow
Five Star Painting Expands Into Simcoe County, Ontario with a New Franchise
Five Star Painting, one of the fastest-growing painting franchise companies, is happy to announce a new member of their team, Jim Kemp. He recently purchased a new franchise covering cities in Simcoe County, Ontario. Jim is excited about all of the possibilities available with Five Star Painting,... - June 16, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Tilt-Up Construction Goes "Green"
Greensleeves LLC, announced today that LJB Inc. and Greensleeves have signed an agreement to develop and market high performance tilt-up buildings that use 35 to 50 percent less energy than conventional buildings. - June 13, 2010 - Greensleeves LLC
Habitat for Humanity and Morris Jenkins Finish Up Their 19th Home
Charlotte, NC – June 10th, 2010 Morris Jenkins has been partnered with Habitat for Humanity for 10 years and has just completed work on their 19th home. Habitat is a great way for Morris Jenkins to add to the community because each house needs an HVAC system and since Morris Jenkins does... - June 12, 2010 - Morris Jenkins
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Next Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - June 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Atelier Brazilian Hardwood Flooring Now Offered by Stewartfloor
Chicago-based Brazilian hardwood flooring dealer offers new coating line for Brazilian Teak / Cumaru and Brazilian Chestnut / Sucupira / Tiete Chestnut - June 11, 2010 - Stewartfloor
Palatine Oil Company Set to Move Into New Corporate Office Building in Schaumburg
Current POC Headquarters in Palatine, Illinois will soon be relocated to larger commercial space with other Rabine Group companies - June 10, 2010 - Rabine Group