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Two Local Hospitals Selected for International Healthcare Convention Tours
Specialized healthcare architects, engineers, contractors and experts will tour some of San Diego’s state-of-the-art facilities on March 14 - March 14, 2010 - DPR Construction
Super Stud Building Products Unveils The EDGE Drywall Framing System
Super Stud Puts the Framer’s Needs First with its latest and safest drywall framing system, The EDGE - March 14, 2010 - Super Stud Building Products
Statement of MWH in Response to News Coverage of the OIG Draft Report
Earlier this week, a draft report of the Office of Inspector General Review of the City of New Orleans Professional Services Contract with MWH Americas, was released to the press prematurely, prior to MWH having the opportunity to respond. The early release of this draft report has produced... - March 13, 2010 - MWH Global
Geomares Releases www.electronic-chart.com
Geomares Publishing releases www.electronic-chart.com, a website aimed to support ship owners, operators and mariners in the transition from paper charts to ECDIS navigation. - March 13, 2010 - Geomares Publishing
EMLab P&K Provides Salmonella Testing in Light of Recent HVP Scare
EMLab P&K offers Salmonella testing through real-time PCR in response to the recent FDA food recall involving Salmonella contamination. - March 12, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Simon Construction Donates $8,000 to the Academy of Holy Angels
Simon Construction is proudly participating in Starfest, the Academy of Holy Angels annual fundraiser by donating $8,000.00 of exterior construction to the silent auction. Simon’s donation will benefit the students through financial aid as well supporting the academy’s most important... - March 12, 2010 - Simon Construction
Skelly and Couch Select Workspace Mini to Formalise Procedures and Control Project Financials
Leading SME practice management system will provide 'competitive edge' - March 11, 2010 - Union Square Software
Wild Horses Take Top Honors - JCJ Architecture Wins RED Award for Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino
JCJ Architecture wins first place for Best Hospitality Project of 2009 at the recent AZRE Real Estate and Development (REDs) Awards for their design of the New Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino for the Gila River Indian Community. - March 10, 2010 - JCJ Architecture
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Featured in April, 2010 "Dog World Magazine" Discussing How to Create a Pet Friendly Landscape
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be featured in April, 2010 "Dog World Magazine" discussing how to create a pet friendly landscape. The article is called, "Design the Ultimate Dog-Friendly Yard," written by Debbie Swanson. Elizabeth explains,... - March 08, 2010 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Enertia Engineering Ltd. Launches Electrical Consulting and Equipment Manufacturing Website
Enertia Engineering Ltd. is proud to announce its newly revamped EnertiaEngineering.com website. The new website offers information on products and services including Arc Flash Analysis, Variable Frequency Drives, manufacture of oil field electrical surface equipment and the sales of fully-integrated Solar Powered Street Lights. - March 08, 2010 - Enertia Engineering
Brian Weinstock Offers Free Advice on Home Remodeling and People Are Listening
As additional repercussions from a downturn in the economy continue, residents in northeast Cook County are opting for a home remodel or renovation instead of buying bigger or newer homes. From Brian Weinstock’s perspective that can be a very positive option for a homeowner as long as he or she thinks the process through. - March 08, 2010 - Brian Weinstock
NaturCert Signs 3 New Countries in Americas & Asia
NaturCert announces the signature of the new Representation offices for Argentina, Indonesia and Malaysia, joining the existing offices now covering 10 countries internationally, with local presence and localized marketing. NaturCert Argentina In Argentina NaturCert appointed as Representative... - March 05, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
Capital Safety Australia Introduces The Repel™ Technology Fall Protection Range
Uniquely designed harnesses, lanyards and pole straps that repel liquid, enhance durability and are naturally self cleaning. - March 05, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
BDB Go Live with Workspace mini
Business wide solution for managing enquiries and projects implemented in under 2 months - March 05, 2010 - Union Square Software
Tensar International Honored for Introduction of TriAx™ Geogrid
Tensar International Corporation, which pioneered polymeric grid for civil engineering applications, has been honored for its introduction of the next generation of geogrid technology. The company recently received Better Roads® Magazine’s “2009 Best New Products Top Rollouts”... - March 05, 2010 - Tensar International Corporation
Howard Bright of Ion Exchange to Speak at Muscatine County Master Gardeners "Art of Gardening" on This Year’s Hot Topics
Muscatine County Master Gardeners are holding their annual Art of Gardening seminar. Howard will be speaking on Rain Gardens Bird & Butterfly Attractor Stations and Urban Gardening. - March 04, 2010 - Ion Exchange Inc.
New Machinery Directive Lifts Safety Levels
In January, the new Machinery Directive was launched by the government. It contains a set of strict health and safety regulations that manufacturers must conform to to sell their products in Europe. movemanSKG's Prestige is compliant. - March 04, 2010 - movemanSKG
Farewell Mills Gatsch Begins Construction on Restoration of Modern Architect Louis Kahn's Historic Bath House
Architecture firm Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects is restoring the Trenton Bath House and Day Camp, a seminal mid-century modern landmark and one of Modernist architect Louis Kahn's earliest masterpieces. - March 03, 2010 - Farewell Mills Gatsch, LLC
EMLab P&K Expands Real-Time PCR Tests for Pathogen Detection
EMLab P&K can detect pathogens in food and environmental samples using real-time PCR testing technology. The new PCR testing services are affordable and will help clients with time-sensitive projects. These PCR services further expand EMLab P&K's analytical services. - March 03, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Sepideh Asefnia Appointed to North Carolina Department of Commerce Economic Development Board
Sepideh Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction (www.sepiengineering.com), has been appointed by Gov. Bev Perdue to the 2010 North Carolina Department of Commerce Economic Development Board. The North Carolina Economic Development Board oversees state economic development research... - March 03, 2010 - SEPI Engineering Group
NH Green Builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC Featured Speaker at 43rd Annual NH State Home Show
New Hampshire (NH) green custom home builder, Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC, is a featured speaker discussing cost effective green building and energy efficient homes at the 43rd Annual NH State Home Show March 7. - March 02, 2010 - Zetland Homes LLC
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Largest Triangle Architect Firms List
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm ranked among the top architect firms on the Triangle Business Journal’s Largest Architect Firms in the Triangle list. - February 27, 2010 - BJAC
Platform Lift for Local Hero
Leicestershire resident Matt Hampson, formerly an England U21 rugby player, lost the use of his limbs in a horrific training accident in 2005, confining him to a wheelchair. movemanSKG recently installed a platform lift in Matt's home, which enable him to access the building's upper floor. - February 27, 2010 - movemanSKG
Paragon Innovations Presents First Place Award at Texas A&M MBA Tech Transfer Challenge
Paragon Innovations continues its first place sponsorship Challenge by presenting $3,000 to the winning team of the MBA Tech Transfer of Texas A&M Mays Business School’s Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship. - February 25, 2010 - Paragon Innovations, Inc.
Latin Power Group, Inc. (DBA LPG Electrical) Announces Its World Class Advisory Board
World Class Advisory Board has been invited to participate in LPG Electrical to help achieve the goals of the company - February 25, 2010 - Latin Power Group, Inc. (LPG Electrical)
What is "El Nino" and What Does It Have to do with the Foundation of Your House?
Julian Construction Warns Homeowners That This Year’s El Nino May Affect Home Foundations - February 25, 2010 - Julian Construction
Underwater Ship Repair Experts Repair 40 Ton Azimuth Thruster In-Situ in Port Gentil, Gabon
Underwater ship repair (http://www.hydrex.be) specialists, Hydrex, repaired a 40 ton azimuth thruster on an offshore crane barge in Port Gentil, Gabon while the vessel stayed at anchorage. - February 25, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
EMLab P&K's San Diego Asbestos Laboratory Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's asbestos lab in San Diego, California is NVLAP accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code: 500034-0). - February 25, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Fourth Training Conference for Defective Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is presenting the inspection and remediation protocols developed specifically for defective "corrosive" drywall. The training seminar is taking place at the Embassy Suites Hotel located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. - February 24, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Has Blogged About Pet Friendly Yards on Waggyspetsitting.com
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, has contributed to Waggy's Petsitting blog about creating pet friendly yards. For more information, go to www.pawfriendlylandscapes.com or http://waggyspettipsandtales.com/2010241-pawfriendly-landscapes-an-interview-with-owner-elizabeth-bublitz-for-a-beautiful-pet-friendly-yard/ - February 24, 2010 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Engineering Firm Buro Happold Hires New Partner Erleen Hatfield
The international engineering firm Buro Happold has welcomed a new partner, BIM expert Erleen Hatfield PE, LEED AP, in its New York office. - February 24, 2010 - Buro Happold
Staffelbach Jumps in National Rankings
Interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, leapt up Interior Design magazine’s national rankings of 100 design giants landing firmly at 57th. The annual ranking is based on factors including: total design fees earned, total dollar value of the work and the amount of square footage of... - February 24, 2010 - Staffelbach
Department of Defense Selects MADCAD.com for Building Codes and Standards Online Access
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded MADCAD.com a one-year subscription contract for online access to more than 800 building codes and standards from ASHRAE, ASME, BHMA, ICC and NFPA. The contract will provide architects, engineers, specifiers and facility managers at the Naval Facilities... - February 24, 2010 - MADCAD.com
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Co-Sponsoring the Benefit for World Animal Awareness Society on February 25, 2010 in Aurora, Co
Pawfriendly Landscapes is co-sponsoring "A Beastly Haitian Affair for the World Animal Awareness Society" on February 25, 2010. There will be free portrait sessions all day, hourly prize drawings, goody bags for the first 200 guests, food/drink and amazing auction items in the event. The event is free to the public. - February 22, 2010 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Modern Turf Features Zorro, the #1 Zoysia Sod Worldwide
While sod quality is not always a competition, home, business and golf course owners are reporting that Zorro brand zoysia sod grass is their top choice. Modern Turf of Rembert, SC, is featuring Zorro sod in its sod product line-up and reports that it has been rated the number one zoysia grass in... - February 21, 2010 - Modern Turf
Robeson Marketing & Design Celebrates Ten Years with Launch of New Website, CEO-Directed Blog
Cincinnati-based Robeson Marketing & Design (RMD), a full-service firm specializing in strategic planning, recently launched their new website to highlight the firm’s expertise and success stories over the past ten years. Learn more about what Robeson is proud to show their clients and prospects--including the new CEO-directed blog written by RMD's CEO Beth Robeson. - February 21, 2010 - Robeson Marketing & Design
Northwest Home Builder Reality Homes Inc. Experiences Increase in 2009 and Brighter Future in 2010
Northwest On Your Lot Builder Reality Homes Inc. sees a successful 2009 in what many say has been a tumultuous economy. Increased volume is something that many builders have not experienced in more than 24 months or more and do not expect to see for the foreseeable future. Yet this Northwest based company has found their way to a meaningful year and is looking forward to a much brighter future. - February 20, 2010 - Reality Home Inc.
Wynright Announces Launch of New Brand Company – Wynright Robotics
Wynright, a leading manufacturer and integrator in the material handling industry has announced the formation of their latest Brand Company – Wynright Robotics(wynright.com/robotics/). - February 20, 2010 - Wynright
Underwater Rudder Repairs Now Permanent with New Hydrex Underwater Technology
Underwater rudder repairs (hydrex@hydrex.be) are now permanent with new Hydrex underwater technology that allows for rudder repairs to be performed in-situ anywhere in the world, without the need of drydocking. This new Hydrex underwater technology saves ship owners and operator’s money and... - February 19, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
Julian Construction Urges Homeowners to Learn from Haiti’s Mistakes
Company Urges Homeowners to Get Their Homes Well Prepared for the Next Earthquake. - February 18, 2010 - Julian Construction
JCT Builds Share of Construction Contracts
Almost 80 per cent of building projects use the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) standard forms of construction contract, according to the latest Contracts in use survey produced by Davis Langdon on behalf of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Published on Friday, the survey was... - February 18, 2010 - Joint Contracts Tribunal
Lance Dunahoe Earns Certified Master Inspector® Designation
Colleyville, Texas and Advantage Property Inspections is pleased to announce that Lance Dunahoe is now credentialed as a Certified Master Inspector(CMI)®, which is the inspection industry's top professional designation. - February 17, 2010 - Advantage Property Inspections
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Conference for Defective Drywall in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
The “BESI System” offers the most comprehensive remediation; the protocol was developed based on proven science and considers the following major factors: corrosion, cross-contamination of other building materials, personal belongings, IAQ monitoring program, and a proposed national warranty (not an insurance policy). - February 17, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Miller Construction Company Building Republic Services' "Green" Facility in West Palm Beach, Florida
In its second innovative, “green” design/build project for Republic Services, Miller Construction Company has begun work on a 30,000-square-foot office/maintenance facility for the company’s West Palm Beach-based truck fleet. Scheduled for June 2010 completion, the two-story... - February 17, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
Contractors Legal Group Joins JCT
The new Contractors Legal Group (CLG), which represents the common interests of main contractor trade associations, has joined the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT). - February 16, 2010 - Joint Contracts Tribunal
Aptcon Opens New Office in Wilmington, NC
New Wilmington, NC location and hire of Construction Manager support continued growth. - February 13, 2010 - Aptcon
NH Custom Home Builder Zetland Homes LLC Winter Planning and Building Seminar
New Hampshire custom green home builder Zetland Homes LLC offering their Winter 2010 Planning and Building dinner seminar. Information on building a custom home whether stick built, structural insulated panel (SIP), log, timber frame or modular. Discusses Energy Star and Green Build NH certification programs. - February 12, 2010 - Zetland Homes LLC
Building Envelope Science Institute Initiates Patent Process on Remediation of Buildings with Defective Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) was launched in 2009 to provide a solution to the defective or corrosive drywall crisis which has unfolded over the last seventeen months or so. The Institute developed what is being referred to as the “BESI System” and has now filed a provisional patent on their process for remediation of buildings that have defective or "corrosive" drywall. - February 12, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Conference for Certification of Inspectors & Remediators for Defective or Corrosive Drywall in Ft. Lauderdale
BESI will certify inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors in Ft. Lauderdale on March 2-3, 2010. This certification program offered through the Institute (BESI) instructs and trains licensed and approved state contractors in the remediation of defective or corrosive drywall. - February 12, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
BJAC is a Triangle CREW 2010 Corporate Sponsor
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that BJAC is a corporate sponsor for Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (“Triangle CREW”) in 2010. BJAC will sponsor... - February 11, 2010 - BJAC