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The October 15 Great California Shakeout Earthquake Drill a Great Success
Julian Construction Gives a Shout Out for the Shakeout and Its Organizing Force, The Earthquake Country Alliance. - October 25, 2009 - Julian Construction
BJAC Hires New Healthcare Architectural Intern
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Tan Zheng has been hired as the new healthcare architectural intern. In this role, Zheng will be responsible for producing... - October 24, 2009 - BJAC
AIA Grand Valley Among Collaborators for Joint Association Meeting
Presentation on Nov. 5 in Grand Rapids to discuss the legal issues of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and IDP (Integrated Project Delivery). - October 23, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Grand Valley
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Their Anchor on the Go™ Fall Protection Roof Anchor
An easy-to-use economical temporary anchor for metal roof applications - October 23, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
Construction Art Forms Strategic Alliance with MW Solar from Baden Baden, Germany Complementing Green Alternative Solutions Portfolio
Construction Art LLC, a leading energy alternative solutions provider for commercial residential and public sectors, announced today its alliance with MW Solar from Baden Baden, Germany to provide the latest European solar technology and German engineering precision in order to accelerate its growing demand for the implementation of Solar Projects across the nation. - October 22, 2009 - Construction Art a subsidiary of Krebs Ventures LLC
Oregon Home Inspector Attends American Society of Home Inspectors Leadership Training Conference
American Society of Home Inspectors Leadership Training Conference Ken Meyer Attends ASHI Leadership Conference, Home Inspectors Code of Ethics and Consumer Trust Ken Meyer of Portico Home Inspection LLC, a local home inspection business, has just returned from leadership training in Chicago, IL,... - October 22, 2009 - Portico Home Inspection LLC
Wisconsin Manufacturing Company Forging Ahead in Sustainability
Plastic injection company leads industry in balancing sustainability and the bottom line - with proven methods and results. - October 21, 2009 - Xten Industries
Bob Sisson Attends ASHI Leadership Conference; Focus is on Home Inspectors Code of Ethics and Consumer Trust
Bob Sisson, owner of Inspections by Bob, a local home inspection business, has just returned from leadership training in Chicago, IL, where the spotlight was on ethics. As a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors, Sisson is committed to conducting business in compliance with the ASHI... - October 20, 2009 - Inspections by Bob
USBCI Provides Free Forum for Homeowners to Get Answers to Defective Drywall Questions
The panelists will have expert advice on the subjects of legal, health, life safety, LEED certification upgrades, analytical/laboratory/chemistry, product materials, environmental, construction and remediation, cost estimating, real estate values, insurance, warranty, decontamination of personal belongings, and state or governmental responses to the crisis. - October 20, 2009 - USBCI
USBCI Announces Speakers for the National Training and Certification Program on Chinese and Defective Drywall in America
National Training and Certification Program on Chinese and Defective Drywall in America on October 25 – 27, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel Orlando, Florida. The training program will offer certifications for the title designation of Certified Defective Drywall Inspector (CDDI), Certified Defective Drywall Consultant (CDDC) and Certified Defective Drywall Remediator (CDDR). - October 20, 2009 - USBCI
NJ Mold Testing and NJ Mold Inspection Services Now Offered by Accurate Inspections Inc.
Accurate Inspections Inc. is one of the most experienced NJ home inspection company. They have now introduced a new service to the array of other services – NJ Mold Testing and NJ Mold Inspection services. - October 20, 2009 - Accurate Inspections, Inc
UL Safety for Wind Turbines – CertifiGroup Launches No-Cost Program for Designers and Manufacturers
CertifiGroup, a Cary NC company, is providing a free service to manufacturers and designers of wind turbine technologies for commercial and residential installation. - October 16, 2009 - CertifiGroup
Sacramento Building Departments Hitting Homeowners and Businesses with Building Code Violations and Building Permits
The slow real estate market is benefiting the city of Sacramento, but at the expense of homeowners and businesses. How are the homeowners and businesses being targeted for building code violations and building permits? - October 16, 2009 - Sacramento Design Group
NaturCert Announces Launch of New International Website
NaturCert today announced the launch of its new international website www.naturcert.com. - October 15, 2009 - NaturCert E.E.
Gafcon Selected as Project Manager for Landmark Berlin Wall Memorial Project in Los Angeles
Original Berlin Wall segments to be erected along Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Cold War icon. - October 14, 2009 - Gafcon Inc.
USBCI Connects with Homeowners to Provide Answers to Defective Drywall Questions
A discussion panel comprised of 15 top experts which is “Open to the Public” allows homeowners to get their questions answered on defective Chinese drywall, its effects to property values and health concerns. - October 13, 2009 - USBCI
Holladay Properties Celebrates Major Milestone: Developer Completes 3M Square Feet as It Welcomes 6 New Tenants to Its Park
Holladay Properties is celebrating a major milestone in its history, as it announces the completion of 3,000,000 total square feet of developed space in Northwest Indiana. Despite challenging economic times, the development, design, and construction firm has pushed forward with new... - October 11, 2009 - Holladay Properties
fd2s Lands Three New Austin Projects
Austin-based wayfinding and environmental graphic design consultant fd2s, which is best know for its work on mega hospitals around the U.S. and large mixed-use projects in Europe and Asia, has increased its local workload in recent weeks, landing three new Austin-area projects. These new... - October 10, 2009 - fd2s inc.
How Does a Lighting Designer Light a Finish Line?
Lighting Designer, Avraham Mor, Among the Youngest to Achieve Professional IALD Designation While Training for Triathlon. - October 10, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
CertifiGroup Opens New Ingress Protection Testing Laboratory for CE and UL Product Certifications
CertifiGroup a Cary NC company, announces the opening of a new Ingress Protection testing laboratory. This IP Code testing laboratory is the biggest privately owned facility in the Western Hemisphere. - October 10, 2009 - CertifiGroup
"The Economic Report" to Feature Nexus Engineering
Nexus Engineering is pleased to announce its involvement in an upcoming segment of “The Economic Report” focusing on topics, trends and issues related to “Leading Developments in Nuclear Power” as part of the show’s Energy Solutions for the 21st Century... - October 10, 2009 - Nexus Engineering
Cartee-Berry Wins Grand Prize in SDS/2 Solid Steel Competition
Cartee-Berry & Associates is proud to announce that it has won a grand prize in the commercial category of the 2009 Design Data SDS/2 Solid Steel Competition. The company received the award for its steel detailing work on the Cyber Innovation Center, a state-of-the art research park located in... - October 10, 2009 - Cartee-Berry & Associates, LLC
Product Regulatory – the Critical Missing Piece of the Venture Capital Process
CertifiGroup, a Cary NC company, is offering important information to manufacturing companies who are preparing to seek Venture Capital. This information is also critical to Venture Capital firms. Many designers and product builders will be eligible for no-cost assistance. - October 10, 2009 - CertifiGroup
Mark of Excellence Remodeling Introduces New Home Maintenance Club
Mark of Excellence Remodeling, an award winning New Jersey remodeling company, is taking their customer service one step further and introducing their new Home Maintenance Club. The goal of this new club is to help families keep homes maintained and energy efficient. Using the NJ Clean Energy... - October 10, 2009 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Save a Bundle on Preferred Bath Bundles from PlumbTile
PlumbTile responds to consumer demand for easy to order, budget-friendly bathroom starter kits. Preferred Bundles are mini-suites of basic items from top name brands grouped together for discounted savings. - October 09, 2009 - International Bath & Tile
CertifiGroup Has Alternative to UL Certification, Offers Electrical Product Safety Training in Cary
CertifiGroup is providing UL testing and certifications for local, national and international designers and manufacturers of electrical products and systems. Training classes are available. - October 09, 2009 - CertifiGroup
UL Certification and CE Marking for Laboratory Equipment Special Manufacturer Program
Laboratory equipment represents an elevated risk of product safety dangers. CertifiGroup has a special new program to help manufacturers, designers and equipment owners for this high-tech category. - October 08, 2009 - CertifiGroup
Lightswitch Architectural Shines New Light on Chicago Skyline
After decades, exciting new lighting designed by Lightswitch Architectural truly makes a difference to the skyline in a city already known for its breathtaking architecture and silhouette and energizes the windy city. - October 07, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
Mackilwean Turf Farm Harvests N.C. Centipede for Public Sale Eastern, N.C.
Mackilwean Turf farm is the only farm in Eastern N.C. that harvests centipede seed available for sale to the public. - October 07, 2009 - Mackilwean Turf Farm, Inc.
U S Building Consultants, Inc. Considers Homeowners the Winners with New Certified Protocols
The homeowners wanted back the value of their homes and they wanted assurance that the fix was not going to be a band-aid type repair. Armed with this information, USBCI and the DDIA launched a six month pursuit in designing a cost effective protocol that would insure homeowners would only have to go through this nightmare once. Spending 90% of the time on the solution and 10 % of the time on the problem. - October 05, 2009 - USBCI
BJAC’s Chief Operations Officer Receives 2009 Mover and Shaker Award
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Jenna Geigerman, chief operations officer, has received a 2009 Mover and Shaker award presented by Business Leader magazine. The... - October 04, 2009 - BJAC
The Time to Prepare for Earthquakes is Before It Starts to Shake
Julian Construction Urges Homeowners to Ensure Their Houses Are Properly Secured to Their Foundations - October 04, 2009 - Julian Construction
movemanSKG Goods Lift Makes Waves
movemanSKG has installed a Titan goods lift in Princess Yachts' Plymouth manufacturing facility. It is used to move vessel parts between floors safely, quickly, and efficiently. The lift helps the company meet tight production deadlines. - October 03, 2009 - movemanSKG
FSI Technologies Inc. and EyeVision Technology AG Announce Partnership
FSI Technologies Inc., and Eye Vision Technology AG have joined together to bring EyeSpector Smart Cameras and EyeVision machine vision software to North America. - October 02, 2009 - FSI Technologies Inc.
Palm Beach County Selects Wantman Group, Inc. for Jog Road Extension
Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI) is pleased to announce their selection by Palm Beach County to provide professional engineering services for the Jog Road Extension from SR 710 to Northlake Boulevard. - October 02, 2009 - Wantman Group, Inc.
Successful Remodeling: a Free Seminar for Homeowners at Papa Razzi in Wellesley MA
A free educational seminar being held on October 22, 2009 at Papa Razzi in Wellesley will provide information to equip homeowners with tools and information to help them start and complete a remodeling project with confidence. The first 3 registrants who attend the event will receive a free... - October 01, 2009 - Mitchell Construction Group Inc.
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing & Bacteria Testing Capacity to Support Georgia and the Southeast After Flooding
In response to flooding in Georgia and the Southeast region, EMLab P&K has added mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to support the increased need for environmental testing. - October 01, 2009 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Fyfe Co. LLC Awarded Patent for Reinforcing Connector
On August 18, 2009, Fyfe Co LLC was awarded a United States Patent for Connectors for Reinforcing the Attachment among Structural Components (US Patent No. 7,574,840 B1) - September 30, 2009 - Fyfe Co. LLC
Home Inspections of Northern Virginia Expands Service Area Into Fairfax, VA and Arlington, VA
Home Inspections of Northern Virginia has expanded its service area to include Fairfax, VA and Arlington, VA. Home buyers in these areas are encouraged to contact Joseph Weissglass for any home inspection needs. - September 30, 2009 - Home Inspections of Northern Virginia
Wantman Group, Inc. Selected by FDOT – District 4
Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI) is pleased to announce their selection by Florida’s Department of Transportation (FDOT) – District 4 to provide professional services for the Design-Build – Dixie Highway Flyover project in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. - September 27, 2009 - Wantman Group, Inc.
Highlight Homes of Georgia Extends a Helping Hand
Local Builder Offers Aid to Atlanta Area Flood Victims. - September 27, 2009 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Tom Booth of Hardin Construction Company Named to Leadership Raleigh
Hardin Construction Company LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, vice president and general manager for Hardin Construction Company’s Raleigh office, has been chosen to participate in Leadership Raleigh. Leadership Raleigh is a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber... - September 27, 2009 - Hardin Construction Company
Hughes Environmental Receives 2009 Best of Cincinnati Award
Hughes Environmental has been selected for the 2009 Best of Cincinnati Award in the Air Duct Cleaning category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). - September 25, 2009 - Hughes Environmental
BJAC Named to List of Top Women-Owned Businesses
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 women-owned businesses in the Triangle, according to the Triangle Business Journal’s List of... - September 25, 2009 - BJAC
Apetito’s Goods Lift Moves Heavy Loads
movemanSKG has installed a heavy-duty Titan goods lift at apetito ltd’s manufacturing plant in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. apetito is a global company that supplies quality frozen food and catering solutions. It has over 8,000 employees and boasts an impressive ten year track record in growth and... - September 24, 2009 - movemanSKG
Lifting Solution for Extreme Access Needs
movemanSKG’s new platform lift, Companion Extreme, features a robust steel construction with a painted finish. This means it resists rust and withstands harsh weather conditions, even those typical of Scandinavian winters. Suitable for wheelchair users, the lift is perfect for companies with... - September 24, 2009 - movemanSKG
CertifiGroup Program for General Contractors – Avoid Delays from UL Testing Issues on Jobsites
Knowing what to do when jobsite delays might occur makes the difference between days and weeks for solving UL problems. What are the questions for suppliers of non-certified equipment? - September 24, 2009 - CertifiGroup
Capital Safety Australia Introduces their Nomex®/Kevlar® High Temperature Fall Protection Range
Offers extended protection for Hot Work and the Utility industry, eliminating the risk of your fall protection equipment igniting or melting. - September 24, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
Miho Koshido Named Retail Design Creative Director
International retail brand strategy and design firm, JGA, recently named Miho Koshido to creative director at JGA. She will be overseeing the project design process, working closely with her clients from initial conceptual development through final design. In announcing the appointment of Ms. - September 23, 2009 - JGA
movemanSKG Lift Feeds Hungry Students
Feeding nearly 400 hungry children is no easy task, but in term time Winchester House Boarding School serves meals to pupils three times a day, every day of the week. A two-stop movemanSKG dumb waiter moves food and beverages from the kitchen to upper level dining rooms. Located in the market town... - September 21, 2009 - movemanSKG