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Walking Initiative Gets "Start!" with Help of Home-Tech, Customers
American Heart Association National Start! Walking Day Receives “Charity of the Month” Donation. - May 21, 2010 - Home-Tech
Nationwide Platforms Reveals the Secrets of Cinema
With the new Robin Hood film just out in cinemas, Nationwide Platforms can now show you how an overcast day in Virginia Water, Surrey, was transformed into a bright, sunny day in France.! Nationwide Platforms, part of Lavendon Access Services, provided an articulated boom lift for the exact... - May 21, 2010 - Nationwide Platforms
CJ Computer Services Expands Into Cartersville, Bringing Business Solutions, a Full Service Storefront and Community Involvement
The doctor will see you now but, this isn't a sterile room for a medical doctor. These trained professionals are equipped to diagnose the most complicated of maladies concerning that little (or big) bundle of joy--wires and circuit boards included. - May 19, 2010 - CJ Computer Services LLC
Rocksolid Stone Works Introduces New Silestone Quartz Product Line
Premier Countertop Manufacturer of Granite, Quartz, and Natural Stone Adds Another Stone Choice to their Extensive Product Offerings. - May 15, 2010 - Rocksolid Surfaces
New Ways Oregon Residents Are Managing Economic MeltDown
How Portland Plumbing Plus LLC is Helping Oregon Customers Save on Plumbing Costs - May 15, 2010 - Portland Plumbing Plus LLC
Geo-Logical CEO, Chad Dudeck, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2010 Award Finalist in Florida
Dudeck, an award-winning entrepreneur, has spent five years building a successful Inc. 500|5000 company, and now, in the spirit of giving back, he is committed to raising $1 million for charity this year. - May 14, 2010 - Geo-Logical, Inc.
Local Lewisville Air Conditioning and Heating Company Southern Comfort Mechanical Gives Back
Lewisville HVAC Company, Southern Comfort Mechanical, cares about the local community and they showed that care recently by donating time and expertise to Pedi Place, a local Lewisville non-profit medical office for children. Southern Comfort Mechanical maintains the Pedi Place heating and air... - May 13, 2010 - SCMDFWAIR
Air Conditioning System Clean and Check a Vital Summer Preparation Step
Homeowners everywhere would be wise to include an annual air conditioning system check and cleaning in their pre-summer plans, such as those performed by Southwest Florida air conditioning and appliance leader Home-Tech. Proper maintenance can generally make air conditioning systems 15 to 20 percent more efficient to run and add three to five years to its life. - May 13, 2010 - Home-Tech
Pexheat.com Announces a New Tubing Unwinder
Light, Durable and Inexpensive, the New Fireman Commander Unwinder will be your choice for tubing uncoiling. - May 13, 2010 - Pexheat.com
Coastal Insulation Corp.’s Appearance on Construction Intervention Scheduled to Air on May, 14 2010
Coastal Insulation Corp., one of the nation’s largest independent insulation contractors, will appear on episode 5 of the Discovery Channel’s Construction Intervention, scheduled to air on May 14, 2010. - May 09, 2010 - Coastal Insulation Corp
Portland Plumbers Giving Back to Oregon Society
Is Portland Plumbing Plus Changing the Way Oregon Plumb? - May 09, 2010 - Portland Plumbing Plus LLC
Ronald McDonald House Benefits from Home-Tech Sponsorship and Customer Purchases
Non-profit organization selected as “Charity of the Month” - May 08, 2010 - Home-Tech
Reliant Plumbing Launches New Website
Reliant Plumbing of Tigard, OR has launched their new website and kicked off a campaign to demonstrate their value to Portland area plumbing customers. - May 08, 2010 - Reliant Plumbing
Beekman Tower Hotel Local, Law 11/98 Project Started by Basonas Construction Corp.
"The challenge," says Michael Brion, President of Basonas Construction Corp., "is performing this type of work involving heavy staging, demolition and labor/ material logistics at a highly visible and occupied hotel complex on time constrains." - May 07, 2010 - Basonas Construction Corp
Skatepark Construction Complete in Gainesville, Florida
Spohn Ranch’s new 18,000 sq ft. concrete skatepark becomes a valuable addition to Gainesville, Florida’s Possum Creek Park - May 07, 2010 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Landscape Escapes, LLC Participates in “GreenCare for Troops” to Support Local Military Families
Landscape Escapes, LLC is participating in “GreenCare for Troops in Keller, TX. “GreenCare for Troops” is a nationwide outreach program initiated by Project EverGreen that connects participating local lawn and landscape firms with families of the men and women away from home... - May 06, 2010 - Landscape Escapes LLC
J&S Carpentry and Construction, a Boston-Area Contractor, Announcing "Aging in Place" and Handicap Accessibility Renovations
J&S Carpentry and Construction (http://www.js-carpentry.com), a Boston-area contracting company that provides professional home remodeling and commercial building services, is pleased to announce that it offers “Aging in Place” home renovations. Aging in Place is a term that refers... - May 03, 2010 - J&S Carpentry and Construction, Inc.
ProTen Services Take Radon Tee to Meet VIP
Radon Tee UK made a guest appearance at a recent awards dinner and was photographed with comedian Alun Cochrane. - May 01, 2010 - ProTen Services
ProTen Services Shortlisted for Environment Award
Property preservation and environmental specialists, ProTen Services were delighted to be shortlisted for a prestigious environmental award. - May 01, 2010 - ProTen Services
Rabine Paving America to Sponsor National Real Estate Engineering, Management Conferences
Chicagoland-based Rabine Paving America will meet with national property managers at the Jones Lang LaSalle events to promote their sustainable, innovative and first cost competitive asphalt and concrete paving options - April 30, 2010 - Rabine Group
Five Star Painting Expands Into Fairfield County, CT 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, Paul Polese. He recently purchased a new franchise covering cities in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Polese is excited about all of the possibilities available with Five... - April 30, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Atlanta Roofing Service Announces - Stockbridge, GA New Roof Showroom Now Open
Atlanta Roofing Service announces the opening of Atlanta's first and only Roofing Showroom in GA. Atlanta Roofing Service Roofing Showroom is now open in Stockbridge, Georgia. - April 29, 2010 - Atlanta Roofing Service
National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read and Hurricane Hunters to Be Featured Speakers at IHPA Hurricane Season 2010 Kick Off Event
The International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), has announced that its Hurricane Season 2010 Kick Off Event will take place May 21, 2010 at Shula's Hotel and Golf Club. - April 29, 2010 - International Hurricane Protection Association
Coastal Insulation Corp. To Appear on Discovery Channel’s "Construction Intervention"
The fiberglass division of Coastal Insulation Corp., one of the nation’s largest independent insulation contractors, will appear on an upcoming episode of “Construction Intervention” on the Discovery Channel. - April 24, 2010 - Coastal Insulation Corp
Moorestown NJ Painting Contractor, Painting Solutions Inc., Trained in New EPA Lead Paint Standards
In compliance with April 2010 new lead paint regulations, Painting Solutions Inc., a leading South Jersey painting company, has undergone certification training for safely handling lead paint in clients’ homes. - April 23, 2010 - Painting Solutions, Inc.
Earthquakes in the News – Has Earth Become More Unstable in 2010?
Julian Construction Checks the Records to See Whether Earthquake Frequency and Magnitude Are on the Rise. - April 22, 2010 - Julian Construction
J&S Carpentry and Construction Certified to Comply with New EPA Rule on Renovation, Repair and Painting
J&S Carpentry and Construction (http://www.js-carpentry.com), a Boston-area contractor that provides professional home remodeling and commercial building services, is pleased to announce that it has been certified to comply with the new EPA Rule on Renovation, Repair and Painting. This measure,... - April 22, 2010 - J&S Carpentry and Construction, Inc.
Country & Town Maintenance Business Flourishes in Times of Recession
Country & Town Maintenance is one of the best plumbing and electrical service providers in Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester, Altrincham and Cheshire. CTM can help you solve problems which include water tank replacement, house rewiring, etc. The specialized teams are capable of providing excellent plumbing and electrical services for both domestic and commercial properties. - April 22, 2010 - Country and Town Maintenance
Next BESI Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Coral Springs, Florida
It’s good to know that if your home was remediated under this protocol that it would not require additional work in order to meet the latest CPSC/HUD interim guidance or to be aligned with the court’s (MDL No. 2047) ruling. - April 21, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Local Remodeler Catches Top Honor
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) awarded Brillo Home Improvements Inc, in Milwaukee, WI, the 2010 National CotY Award in the category of Commercial Exterior for a project in the Village of Elm Grove. The design, by Zimmerman Architectural Studios, called for a complete... - April 21, 2010 - Brillo Home Improvements, Inc.
J&S Carpentry and Construction to Exhibit at Upcoming Spring Home and Landscape Show in Topsfield, MA
J&S Carpentry and Construction (http://www.js-carpentry.com), a Boston-area contracting company that provides professional home remodeling and commercial building services, will be exhibiting at the Home and Landscape Show taking place in Topsfield, MA on April 17-18, 2010. This event features... - April 17, 2010 - J&S Carpentry and Construction, Inc.
Rabine Group’s National Paving Companies to Exhibit at Leading Retail Trade Show
Chicagoland-based Rabine Paving America and UltraLot will showcase their sustainable, innovative and first cost competitive asphalt and concrete paving options to country’s top retail facilities. - April 16, 2010 - Rabine Group
The Basement Doctor Receives 2010 Best of Reynoldsburg Award
For the second consecutive year, The Basement Doctor has been selected for the 2010 Best of Reynoldsburg Award in the Basement Repair & Finishing category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The Basement Doctor provides waterproofing, foundation repair and basement finishing in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Lima, Ohio plus Lexington & Louisville KY. - April 16, 2010 - The Basement Doctor
BESI Offers Defective Drywall Remediation Protocol That Exceeds CPSC/HUD Interim Guidance and Aligns with the Recent Court Ruling
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. - April 15, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Architect D. William Otey Joins Western Architectural
Strategic hire positions the Portland-based forensic architecture and engineering firm to meet a growing demand for building envelope consulting and construction defect litigation services. - April 15, 2010 - Western Architectural
Rosendin Electric, Inc. Completes Acquisition of KST Electric, Ltd.
Acquisition of Texas-based Contractor Opens Regional Market to Rosendin Electric and Expands Capabilities for New KST Subsidiary - April 14, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
Tectonix Steel : Steel Fabricators in Southern Utah and Las Vegas Help Each Other Survive While the Steel Industry is Struggling
Tectonix Steel recently sent their sales manager to southern Utah to develop relationships with steel fabrication companies in that region. He drove 1,000 miles and visited 10 steel fabricators in 2 days. These steel fabricators were all located between Cedar City Utah and Las Vegas... - April 11, 2010 - Tectonix Steel
Cutting Heat Loss Saves Glass Buildings Millions in Energy Costs with the TEAM™ System by Retrofitting Buildings
Trans Energy Systems apply the TEAM™ systems, which is state of the art in perimeter energy control for commercial buildings. This cutting edge technology is instrumental in saving enormous energy costs in multi-storey buildings, which can be retrofitted with the system. - April 08, 2010 - Trans Energy Systems
The Defective Drywall Protocol Offered by BESI Exceeds the Interim Remediation Guidance by CPSC and HUD - No Rework Necessary
The Consumer Safety Product Commission and HUD published an interim remediation guidance dated April 2, 2010 since many owners are desiring to start repairing their homes or commercial buildings. BESI has been endorsing and providing certification for a remediation protocol since October of 2009 which exceeds the published interim remediation guidance. - April 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Dallas Plumbing Company C & W Plumbing Offers Plumbing Tips Online
Lewisville Plumbing Company C & W Plumbing has launched an 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 new site, the Dallas... - April 07, 2010 - C & W Plumbing
Robina Launches Midwest Distributor
Robina Floors, a leading provider of engineered wood and laminate flooring, has launched a new distribution partner in the Midwest. The Bahr Company, a distributor of fine wood floors servicing the four state area surrounding Lake Michigan, specializes in assisting architects, designers and retail... - April 07, 2010 - Robina Floors
Five Star Painting is Ranked in the Top 20 by Franchise Times
Five Star Painting, the world’s fastest-growing painting franchise company, received an outstanding award from Franchise Times. Five Star Painting was recently ranked No. 16 for the Fast 55 in 2010. - April 03, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Comparison of Earthquakes in Chile and Haiti Shows Value of Preparation
Julian Construction Points to Building Codes as a Key Factor that Minimized Tragedy in Chile and Devastated Haiti. - April 01, 2010 - Julian Construction
Red Cross Haiti Relief Efforts Benefit from Home-Tech Customer Purchases
Non-profit organization selected as “Charity of the Month.” - April 01, 2010 - Home-Tech
Local Businessman Sparks Volunteerism in Others
When a local businessman started his company he wanted to both support his family and make a difference in the Community. He’s succeeding. A Bonners Ferry woman, suddenly widowed last year when her husband of 44 years died unexpectedly, had a team of volunteers, led by Scott Whitman, Owner of NBR Home Services, repair her house and spruce up her yard last Saturday free of charge. - April 01, 2010 - NBR Home Services
Get Your Home Ready for Spring, Save Money & Increase Curb Appeal
Do-It-Yourself Spring Home Maintenance Tips for Safety & Energy Conscious Homeowners. Top Ten Spring Home Maintenance Tips from Mahogany Builders - March 29, 2010 - Mahogany Builders
Robina Signs Northeast Laminate Distributor
Robina Floors, a leading provider of engineered wood and laminate flooring, announces a new distribution partner in the northeast. Wood Pro, Inc., with five warehouse and showroom locations servicing New England and eastern New York State, has earned the title of “The Wood Floor... - March 28, 2010 - Robina Floors
Pico Rivera 4.4. Magnitude Earthquake Prompts Offer of Free Foundation Inspection
Julian Construction Wants Southern California’s Homeowners to be Prepared for the Next One. - March 25, 2010 - Julian Construction
BESI Offers Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Coral Springs, Florida
BESI will present its fifth certification class for Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation on May 3-4, 2010 at the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs located at 620 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida. - March 24, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Lewisville Air Conditioning Company, Southern Mechanical Launches Social Networking Sites
Lewisville Air Conditioning Company, Southern Comfort Mechanical announced today that it has launched several social media initiatives designed to ensure that information and insight are readily available for families and businesses. The new Southern Comfort Mechanical Facebook page, Twitter... - March 23, 2010 - SCMDFWAIR