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Dennis M. Baez Joins Berkley Construction Professional as Senior Vice President of Underwriting
Dennis M. Baez joins Berkley Construction Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, as a senior vice president of underwriting. He is responsible for underwriting primary and excess business within the retail and wholesale insurance communities, fostering strong... - August 31, 2021 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Gina Bernardo Promoted to Account Manager at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Gina Bernardo has been promoted to account manager within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the team in 2019, Bernardo has supported the practice’s production teams by creating sales proposals, developing coverage assessments and... - August 26, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Q-Tran Releases MICRO 5 Flexible Fixtures
Enlightened Thinking: The Future is Here - August 18, 2021 - Q-Tran
Naomi Comstock Joins USA Wood Products as Mechanical Engineer
Naomi Comstock has joined the mechanical engineering team of Nova USA Wood Products, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality hardwood products and accessories. As a mechanical engineer, Comstock was hired to support the ongoing development of cutting-edge fastening and installation technologies... - August 17, 2021 - Nova USA
Matthew Schwam Design Launches Wishing Lights
Matthew Schwam Design is proud to launch his innovative decorative lighting company called Wishing Lights. Hotels, restaurants, bars, event planners, landscape architects and retail are taking notice. Pendant lights are custom designed, hand-made by Artisans and manufactured for indoor or outdoor use. The unique ability to offer preprogrammed light scenes is one of many custom features. www.thewishinglights.com - August 05, 2021 - Wishing Lights
Maureen Amari Promoted to Vice President of Operations at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Maureen Amari has been promoted to vice president of operations within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Amari was the first team member to join the RT ECP team in 2005. Starting as an account and office manager, she now supervises the... - July 29, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Durante Rentals Becomes Member of Professional Women in Construction
Durante Rentals, a leader in the construction equipment rental industry, announced it has become a member of the Professional Women in Construction (PWC) Association. The PWC supports, advances and connects women within the architecture, engineering, construction and related industries. Anthony... - July 27, 2021 - Durante Rentals
Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Managers to Discuss Professional Liability in a Post-COVID-19 World at CLM 2021 Annual Conference
Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and assistant claims manager at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will discuss ways to Get Ahead of the Claim: Professional Liability in a Post-COVID-19 World at the CLM 2021 Annual Conference to be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta,... - July 21, 2021 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Heidi Burke Promoted to Account Executive at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Heidi Burke has been promoted to account executive within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Burke joined the team in 2014 and has since played an instrumental role in the development and management of the company’s professional liability,... - July 08, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Yorkshore Introduces AM-Clad Wall Cladding to the US
Yorskhore Sales & Marketing has reached an exclusive agreement to introduce AM-Clad’s line of wall cladding products to the United States. - July 03, 2021 - Yorkshore Sales & Marketing
The Daftarian Group Luxe Real Estate Represents 33 Smithcliffs
The Daftarian Group Luxe Real Estate is proud to represent one of the most exclusive and expensive home in Southern California. - June 28, 2021 - The Daftarian Group
Vacatia Partner Services Offers Innovative New Model to Finance Renovations at Legacy Resorts
Vacatia Partner Services, a leading provider of innovative, customer-centric solutions for timeshare resorts, has introduced a new financing solution to assist resorts with needed renovations. Through a partnership with Glacier Creek Capital, VPS can help bring legacy resorts back from the brink. - June 28, 2021 - Vacatia Partner Services
Joseph Buono Promoted to Account Executive at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Joseph Buono has been promoted to account executive within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. For the past 11 years, Buono has been deeply involved in the ongoing growth of the team’s real estate book of business as well as the client renewal... - June 24, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Online Auction for Luxurious Home Off the Mardi Gras Route in New Orleans is Creating a Buzz
SVN Gilmore Auction & Realty Co. has created a buzz around the upcoming auction in New Orleans. The home was designed by local architect, Edward F. Sporl for Salvador D’Antoni of the Standard Fruit Company about 1910-1911. This beautiful home is up for bid that begins Friday, June 18 and... - June 19, 2021 - SVN Auctions
Studio Haus Announces Boutique Showroom Opening in Anaheim, CA
Studio Haus is expanding their services to include Orange County as well as Los Angeles by opening a new showroom in Anaheim, CA. - June 18, 2021 - Studio Haus
Tim Prosser Promoted to Senior Consultant at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Tim Prosser has been promoted to senior consultant within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the team in 2017, Prosser has worked with agents and brokers to analyze, negotiate, and assess the risk management strategies available to general... - June 10, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Nova USA Wood Products Expands ExoClad® QuickClip™ Line with New Nylon Rainscreen Siding Clips
Nova USA Wood Products, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality hardwood products and accessories, has expanded its line of Rainscreen siding clips with a new ExoClad® QuickClip™ designed with 6/6 ballistic grade nylon. Lightweight and easy to handle, the new Nylon ExoClad QuickClips are... - June 08, 2021 - Nova USA
Durante Rentals Partners with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 15C
Durante Rentals, a leader in the construction equipment rental industry, announced its partnership with the International Union of Operating Engineers. The IUOE is a 400,000-member trade union representing construction workers primarily employed as heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors,... - June 03, 2021 - Durante Rentals
Q-Tran Releases the MICRO 5 Series
Illuminating Innovation with the Power of MICRO Light - May 26, 2021 - Q-Tran
Launching an "Iconic" New Home Community in the Central Valley by Florsheim Homes
Since 1983 Florsheim Homes has been building new homes in the Central Valley of California. Florsheim Homes is a privately owned, local new home builder with strong roots in this region creating cutting-edge new home designs in sought-after neighborhoods. The recent “work from home... - May 26, 2021 - Florsheim Homes
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Textile Blocks and 3D Cement Tiles Now Available for Sale
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has partnered with Southern California building materials company Eso Surfaces to create iconic textile blocks and 3D cement tiles from the Frank Lloyd Wright archive. Frank Lloyd Wright is considered America’s most influential architect. His unique textile blocks had a major impact on mid-century design. Textile blocks from Storer House and Ablin House and 3D cement tiles from Millard and Ennis House are now available for purchase. www.esosurfaces.com - May 20, 2021 - Eso Surfaces
RT ECP President to Address CPrL Insurance Topics at the AGC’s 2021 Conference on Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management
Jeff Slivka, president of RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice, will address the methods for “Navigating the Ups & Downs of the Contractors Professional Liability (CPrL) Insurance Market” at the 2021 Conference on Surety Bonding and... - May 12, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Bill Webb Promoted to Vice President at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Bill Webb has been promoted to vice president within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. A specialist with more than 20 years of experience within the professional liability insurance marketplace, Webb joined the RT ECP team in 2017 as an assistant vice... - April 28, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Joe Reynolds Promoted to Vice President at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Joe Reynolds has been promoted to vice president within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. He joined the company in 2018 as an assistant vice president and has since built a substantial book of business within the Contractor’s Pollution Liability... - April 01, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Shaddock Homes Moves Into Tarrant County with Tavolo Park and Westworth Falls
Shaddock Homes is proud to present Westworth Falls, a new, luxurious gated community located near downtown Fort Worth, in the City of Westworth Village. The family owned and operated, Dallas-based home builder made their first move into Fort Worth with the development of Tavolo Park. Tavolo Park,... - March 10, 2021 - Shaddock Homes
Alex Ilgner Named Account Administrator at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Alex Ilgner has been named as an account administrator within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. He will support the account management and policy servicing activities offered by senior management to the organization’s national network of agents,... - February 25, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Groundbreaking Debut of Hawkins-Welwood’s Award Winning Luxury Custom Homes in Southlake, Texas
Hawkins-Welwood Homes announces a milestone opportunity to own a custom home at The Metairie, a new neighborhood in Southlake, Texas, averaging $1.6M. The Metairie is a beautiful addition to Southlake and a welcomed choice for those who prefer a luxury lifestyle, low-maintenance living and... - February 24, 2021 - Hawkins-Welwood Homes
Durante Rentals Hires Industry Veteran Steve Durante as Chief Sales Officer
Durante Rentals, a leader in the construction equipment rental industry, announced Steve Durante has joined the company as Chief Sales Officer. As the organization’s senior-most sales leader, Steve will provide strategic leadership and direction to both the inside and outside sales teams. He... - February 19, 2021 - Durante Rentals
Hilton Jones Named Consultant at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Hilton Jones has been named a consultant within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Based in San Francisco, California, Hilton is responsible for expanding the company’s presence as a premium resource for access to environmental and... - February 09, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Chris Hammond Joins Donnelly Timmons & Associates
Celebrating 20 years in business, custom home builder adds executive talent to capitalize on growth. - February 06, 2021 - Donnelly Timmons & Associates
Durante Rentals Continues Expansion with New 20,000 Square Foot Rental Facility in Carmel, NY
Durante Rentals, a leader in the construction equipment rental industry, announced the grand opening of their new full-service rental facility located at 81 Commerce Drive in Carmel, NY. At 20,000 square feet, the new store is five times larger than their previous Carmel location and is their... - February 05, 2021 - Durante Rentals
Tom Rea Named Executive Vice President of Berkley Service Professionals
Tom Rea has been named executive vice president of Berkley Service Professionals, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company. He is responsible for overseeing the organization’s operations, strategic direction and business development efforts. “We are excited to welcome... - February 04, 2021 - Berkley Alliance Managers
John Caravella: a Decade of Construction Representation
As a dedicated and experienced Construction Law Attorney, the Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. helps Homeowners, Contractors, and Design Professionals with their legal needs in construction litigation and arbitration. The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C., practices primarily in Construction... - January 28, 2021 - The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C.
Advancement in Technology; HEPA Clean Specialty Products Complies with CDC Guidelines for Infection Control and Containment on Medical Related Construction Projects
CDC guidelines suggest that on any construction related projects all negative air is exhausted to the exterior of a building. This is not always possible, it can be labor intensive and impact energy usage for HVAC. These factors cost time and money. CDC allows for alternative solutions. HEPA Clean Specialty Products has developed an alternative solution. - January 14, 2021 - HEPA Clean Specialty Products LLC
Justin Kochmer Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
RT Specialty has named Justin Kochmer as an account administrator within its Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice. He is responsible for supporting the expert account and policy management services provided to brokers and agents nationwide by the company’s senior... - January 13, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
RT Specialty Webinar Details the Dos and Don'ts of Servicing Contractor's Professional Liability Claims
R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice recently detailed The Dos and Don'ts of Servicing Contractor's Professional Liability (CPrL) Claims during an online executive industry panel moderated by BJ Leonard, the company’s assistant vice... - December 16, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
NOVA USA Wood Products Celebrates 15th Anniversary with 100% Percent Increase in Year-to-Year Sales Revenues for Its ExoShield Wood Stain and QuickClips
Nova USA Wood Products, the leading supplier of superior, high-quality hardwood products and accessories, recently completed its 15th anniversary with a 100 percent increase in year-to-year sales revenues for its proprietary wood stain and fastening products. Launched in 2005 as a manufacturer and... - December 08, 2020 - Nova USA
Joseph Reynolds of RT Specialty Explores Contractor Faulty Workmanship Coverage Innovations at IRMI Construction Risk Virtual Conference
Joseph Reynolds, assistant vice president within R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice, recently highlighted “Insurance for Faulty Workmanship: The Next Great Innovation for Contractors?” at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference held... - December 03, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Nova USA Wood Products to Showcase ExoShield Wood Stain, ExoClad Rainscreen QuickClip & Premium Hardwood Decking & Siding Solutions at ABX20
Nova USA Wood Products, a leading importer of real wood decking and siding, will demonstrate its full line of ExoShield Wood Stains, ExoClad Rainscreen QuickClips, RainScreen Siding, and premium hardwood decking products at ABX20 (www.abexpo.com) the Northeast’s largest architectural event to... - November 30, 2020 - Nova USA
Shaddock Development Announces Northbrook Place in Plano; Three Additional Developments Far Exceeding Sales Expectations
With new home sales at historic levels, Shaddock Development finds the perfect time to announce an exclusive, high-end, lifestyle community priced in the low 600’s, tucked strategically south of Hedgcoxe and east of Robinson Road in Plano, Texas. Andrew Shaddock explains, “I am... - November 23, 2020 - Shaddock Development
Berkley Design Professional’s BDP Risk® Learning Management System Named Brandon Hall Group 2020 Silver Excellence Award Winner
For the second consecutive year, Berkley Design Professional (BDP), a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, has won a Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award for Learning for its BDP Risk® Learning Management System. The 2020 Silver Award for “Best Advance in Custom... - November 17, 2020 - Berkley Alliance Managers
RT Specialty Panel Explores “The Future of Contractors Professional Liability Insurance”
Dedicated to “The Future of Contractors Professional Liability Insurance (CPrL),” R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice recently explored the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and related trends on the popular coverage form designed to... - November 10, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
New Self Storage Facility Opened in Summerville, South Carolina
Summerville, South Carolina Local real estate development company JBC Properties, has opened a new Sigma Drive Self Storage location at Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community. - November 04, 2020 - Absolute Storage Management
The Law Offices of John Caravella to Co-Present in Halfmoon Seminars October 29 Webinar
Long Island Construction Attorney, John Caravella, Esq. will be co-presenting for Halfmoon Seminars "Laws for New York Architects" on October 29, 2020. Along with two other New York construction industry professionals, Mr. Caravella and his other co-presenters will discuss the fine details of Law for New York Architects. - October 25, 2020 - The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C.
The Law Offices of John Caravella to Co-Present in Halfmoon Seminars October 29th Webinar
Long Island Construction Attorney, John Caravella, Esq. will be co-presenting for Halfmoon Seminars "Laws for New York Architects" on October 29th, 2020. Along with two other New York construction industry professionals, Mr. Caravella and his other co-presenters will discuss the fine... - October 11, 2020 - The Law Offices of John Caravella P.C.
New Super Flex Surfaces from LOTTE Unleash Design Creativity
Super Flex technology from Staron delivers superior thermoplastic properties, enabling design of futuristic, functional surfaces ideally suited for creative uses in commercial, residential, and public-space projects. This flexibility provides designers and architects dynamically increased design options to create dramatic curves and never-before-attainable bending features. - October 09, 2020 - LOTTE Chemical Corporation
Craftspeople Responsible for Stunning Renovations at Baltimore’s Pratt Library Honored with Preservation Artisan Award
EverGreene Architectural Arts of NY and F.G. Vogt Company of Virginia complete award-winning and highly-technical restoration of the historic flagship location of one of the oldest public library systems in the United States, Baltimore's Central Library. - October 08, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Joseph Reynolds of RT Specialty to Discuss Contractor Faulty Workmanship Coverage Innovations at IRMI Construction Risk Virtual Conference
Joseph Reynolds, assistant vice president within R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice, will address “Insurance for Faulty Workmanship: The Next Great Innovation for Contractors?” at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference to be held... - September 16, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Andrew Mendelson of Berkley Alliance Managers to Address Evolving Climate Change Standards at the 2020 CLM Virtual Construction Conference
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, senior vice president, chief risk management officer at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will participate in the panel discussion, “Weathering the Storm: Evolving Legal Standards in the Era of Climate Change”, held during the 2020 CLM Virtual... - September 15, 2020 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Crane Warning Systems Atlanta Continue to Provide Crane Safety Equipment to Construction Companies Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Following strict protocols and ensuring customer safety, the company has been providing crane safety equipment to construction companies across the U.S. during the pandemic. - September 04, 2020 - Crane Warning Systems Atlanta