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GRAITEC Announces European BIM Tour 2015 Across 18 Cities in 8 Countries
GRAITEC, an international BIM, CAE and CAD software developer, announces a first-of- a-kind European BIM Tour across 18 cities in 8 countries. - April 08, 2015 - GRAITEC Group
New Day Underwriting Managers Celebrates 10th Anniversary as Leading Resource for Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Insurance
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC has celebrated its 10th anniversary as a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers. Founded in 2005, New Day has since grown over the past decade from a three-person environmental insurance firm... - April 07, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Foundation Company Offers Soft Story Building Retrofitting
Soft Story Failure is Preventable with Building Retrofitting, Says Foundation Expert. - April 03, 2015 - Julian Construction
Building Safety Expert Speaks on Soft Story Buildings
Buildings of this Type, Not Safe in an Earthquake Says Building Safety Inspector. - April 03, 2015 - Julian Construction
Capital Safety™ Australia & New Zealand Introduce the Safrig™ & Emu™ Fall Protection Systems
Mobile access systems for a wide range of applications. - April 03, 2015 - Capital Safety Australia
GREEN CREATIVE Releases 75W and 100W Replacement A-lamps Suitable for Enclosed Fixtures
GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its first 75W and 100W replacement A-lamps. - April 03, 2015 - GREEN CREATIVE
Backyard Brilliance Has Put Up Its New Website
Backyard Brilliance partners with Click4Corp, a web design company based in Plano, TX to create their new website. The new website for Backyard Brilliance is a way for them to reach out to the pool of potential clients on the internet. In order to tap into the traffic online, they aim to emphasize... - April 02, 2015 - Click4Corp
Metal-Era Appoints New Sales Manager
Eric Godfrey has been promoted as Metal-Era's Sales Manager. - April 02, 2015 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Renown Construction Wins the Pulse of the City News Customer Satisfaction Award
Texas roofing and siding contractor, Renown Construction, receives high customer satisfaction ratings and is honored by Pulse of the City News. - April 02, 2015 - Pulse of the City News
Leading Online Vendors of PEX, Plumbing, HVAC Supplies Announce Merger
Delaware-based company PexMall and Canarsee in New York will combine their enterprises to form one streamlined plumbing, heating and HVAC online storefront with a specialty in offering PEX tubing supplies. With the merger, the Canarsee online store will diversify its product line by including radiators, toilets, plumbing fixtures, heaters, pool and spa supplies and more. - April 01, 2015 - Canarsee
Eileen Escudero Wisor Brings Over 10 Years of Legal and Environmental Law Expertise to New Day Underwriting Managers
Eileen Escudero Wisor has been named a consultant in the Construction Group of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage. Wisor joins the company with more than a decade of... - March 31, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
MetalTech-USA Gives Connecticut’s New Jackson Laboratory the Zinc Treatment
Farmington, Connecticut is stepping into the future of medical research with the newly completed Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine. The project is part of the state’s Bioscience Connecticut Initiative meant to jump-start local research and development. Identified as the catalyst to kick... - March 28, 2015 - MetalTech Global
Special Home Offering in McLean Designed for Multi Generational Living
A Unique Home offered for sale by Jennifer Halm of McEnearney Associates designed to accommodate multiple generations with an attached guest house. - March 27, 2015 - McEnearney Associates
2015 Marks TEMP-AIR's 50th Year in Business
Celebrating 50 Years of Designing Innovative Temporary Climate Control Solutions. - March 26, 2015 - TEMP-AIR
LED Wall Pack Gen II by LGI Technology
Introducing the all New Gen II LED Wall Pack fixture produced by LGI Technology. - March 25, 2015 - LGI Technology
Mr. Moataz Al Khayyat | Building One of Qatar’s Leading Contracting Firms UCC
Established in 2011, UCC has wasted no time affirming a solid reputation within the construction industry, particularly focusing however not limiting its activities within the influential Middle Eastern state of Qatar. The Doha-based company, headed by CEO Moataz Al Khayyat has been ranked 184th out of a list of the Top 250 Global Contractors as stated by Engineering News-Record, and goes on to note the UCC’s total revenue during 2013 surpassed a figure of $1.19 billion US Dollars. - March 25, 2015 - Al Khayyat Contracting & Trading
Beyond Value, Inc. Collaborates with Pflugerville Community Development Corp. to Develop Customized Online Real Estate Tool
Updated Zonability online subscription service provides data-driven insights into Pflugerville area real estate listings, zoning and potential property values located within city limits and ETJ boundaries. - March 23, 2015 - Beyond Value, Inc.
ACP, LLC Now Representing Metal-Era in Maryland, Northern Virginia and West Virginia
ACP, LLC is now representing Metal-Era's roof edge and ventilation products in Maryland, Northern Virginia and West Virginia. - March 22, 2015 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Painting Contractor Mitch Cohn Contractor Website Launching
Painting contractor Mitch Cohn Contractor would like to announce the launching of the company’s website: www.mitchcohncontractor.com. Mitch Cohn Contractor is a company with over 20 years of experience in the business of Painting, Interior and Exterior, Residential and Commercial. They... - March 21, 2015 - Mitch Cohn Contractor
Construction-Specific Accounting Software Adds Valuable Results
TAG Responds to Increased Demand by Expanding Construction Software Team. - March 21, 2015 - TAG
Pegasus Residential Selected to Manage Luxury San Antonio Rental Portfolio
LivCor, LLC has selected Pegasus Residential to lease and manage a three property, 826-unit portfolio located in San Antonio, Texas. The portfolio consists of the following assets: Crown Ridge: 352 unit, luxury community, located in close proximity to Palmer Course at LaCantera and Crown Ridge... - March 20, 2015 - Pegasus Residential
Colin Winters of Momentum Attains National Design-Build Certification
Colin Winters, Senior Director, Client Services in Project Delivery at Momentum (http://www.momentumbuilds.com/solutions-overview/), a national plan-design-build firm, has successfully completed the requirements for the nationally recognized Designated Design-Build Professional™ certification. - March 20, 2015 - Momentum, Inc.
G&W Supply Grand Opening
East Central Florida Lumber Supplier Now Open for Business. - March 20, 2015 - G&W Supply
Global Facility Management & Construction Promotes Mike Russo to Vice President of Operations
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to announce the promotion of Mike Russo to Vice President of Operations. With over 20 years experience, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge when leading the day to day operations at Global. "Mike has been an integral part of... - March 19, 2015 - Global Facility Management & Construction
AFG’s Paula Crosby Receives Prestigious CMAA Chair Award
AFG’s Marketing Manager, Paula Crosby, was recognized by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) with a CMAA Chair Award. - March 17, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® and Fluoroloy® Polymer Sliding Tape Protect Key Structures in Japan from Earthquakes
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® and Fluoroloy® proprietary blended PTFE materials have been utilized in seismic base isolation systems for several large buildings and key structures in Japan, representing a significant technology for the highest level of protection from earthquake... - March 15, 2015 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Deutsche Reihenhaus is Using Advanced Light Weight Deflectometer byTERRATEST for Their Construction Works
Deutsche Reihenhaus AG builds high-quality terrace houses on a turnkey basis all over Germany and has provided their construction services to more than 5000 families across the country. - March 14, 2015 - TERRATEST GmbH
GREEN CREATIVE Releases New Generation 4 A19 GU24 LED lamps
GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its new LED A19 9.5W GU24 and A19 11W HIGH CRI GU24 lamps. - March 14, 2015 - GREEN CREATIVE
The World's First 100% Solar Powered, High Flow, Marine Fuel Dispenser Cart
BETA Fueling Systems has unveiled their new 100% solar powered fuel dispenser cart for marine applications. Designed to safely deliver fuel at flow rates of 10 gallons per minute (gpm) up to 150 gpm through interchangeable nozzles, it’s zero turn radius and ease of maneuverability make it the... - March 13, 2015 - BETA Fueling Systems
GRAITEC Release New Version of PowerPack for Autodesk® Advance Steel
GRAITEC, an international BIM and CAD software developer for AEC, and all round structural industry specialist, is excited to announce the new version of their complementary productivity tools, GRAITEC Advance PowerPack for Autodesk® Advance Steel 2015.1. - March 13, 2015 - GRAITEC Group
Spring Kick Off
The frozen grounds are thawing, temperatures are climbing and clocks are moving forward…yes, Spring is finally within reach. Sharper Impressions Painting did not remain idle during the bitter cold months, but rather spent them diligently preparing for the upcoming painting season. Part of... - March 13, 2015 - Sharper Impressions Painting
John Heft of New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss “Oil & Gas – Environmental Insurance” at IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
Leading Environmental Liability Insurance Expert to Explore Latest Energy Industry Risks & Trends on March 17th. - March 12, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Terramor Homes Hosts Grand Opening Celebration for Emerald Woods Community Saturday, March 14
Local Award-Winning Homebuilder Welcomes Home Buyers to New Community in Wake Forest. - March 12, 2015 - Terramor Homes
United Alliance Services’ New Blog Series on Construction Safety Management
Construction safety management blog series focuses on best practices and offers the “Blueprint for Safety Management in Construction.” - March 12, 2015 - United Alliance Services
Roofing Trade Services Now Representing Metal-Era in Upstate New York
Roofing Trade Services is now representing Metal-Era's tested and warranted roof edge and ventilation systems in upstate New York. - March 08, 2015 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Lifetime Member, Dianna M. Johnson Has Been Selected as Professional of the Year 2015 in Roofing by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dianna M. Johnson of Mesa, Arizona was selected as Bio of the Month of December 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of Roofing. She is now being featured as the Professional of the Year 2015 in Roofing. - March 07, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Timberline Enterprises Acquires Hughes Lumber Company
Timberline Enterprises LLC, a Gloucester, Massachusetts lumber and building materials company, announced today that it has signed a deal to acquire the assets of Hughes Lumber Company Inc. of Billerica, Massachusetts. Timberline currently operates three full service lumber yards on the north shore... - March 07, 2015 - Timberline Enterprises
Softwood Log Imports to China Slowed in the 4Q/14, But 2014 Was Still a Record Year with the Import Value Surpassing 5.4 Billion Dollars
China is the largest importer of logs in the world and although the log shipments to the country slowed in the 4Q of last year, import volumes hit a record high in 2014, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The import cost of softwood logs in the 4Q/14 was seven percent below the prices seen in the 4Q/13, with the costs for logs from New Zealand and the US having fallen the most. - March 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Fell Throughout Much of North America Late in 2014 Because of Reduced Lumber Production and Slowing Log Exports to Asia
Lower lumber production and slowing log exports to Asia resulted in generally lower sawlog prices in both the US and Canada in the 3Q/14, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The biggest price declines were seen in the US South and in the Interior of British Columbia, where prices were down 3-10% from the 2Q/14. - March 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC
Westech Building Products National Sales Manager Elected to Board of Directors of the North American Deck and Railing Association
John Burkhart will utilize extensive fabrication experience to provide guidance and expertise to the NADRA Board of Directors and membership. - March 04, 2015 - Westech Building Products
GRAITEC Reports 40% Growth for 2014
GRAITEC reports a turnover of 47.2 million Euros for the fiscal year ending December 31st 2014. - March 04, 2015 - GRAITEC Group
Foundation Expert Speaks on Importance of Foundation Inspection for Slab Foundations
Slab Foundations Should Receive Regular Maintenance Inspection - March 03, 2015 - Julian Construction
Earthquake Retrofitting a Must for Southern California Homes
Foundation Experts Speak on Keeping Home’s Safe From Earthquake Activity - March 02, 2015 - Julian Construction
Moreno Granite Finishes Their New Website
Arlington Chiropractic partners with Click4Corp, a web design company based in Plano, TX to update and redesign their website. - March 01, 2015 - Click4Corp
The World’s First and Only Dump Truck Load Board Just Launched
DumpTruckLoads.com, a web service accessible from desktop and mobile browsers, brings dump truck owners and contractors together. Contractors are able to post their jobs to the load board, targeting either selected truck owners or the entire network, and dump truck owners can receive notifications of those loads and search for existing loads. - March 01, 2015 - MyLogic, Inc.
Leading Custom Home Builder in Kansas City Homes by Chris Introduce the Hadley Floor Plan
Kansas City, MO-based Homes by Chris is now inviting clients to review the advantages of their latest floor plan – The Hadley. The Hadley model features four bedrooms, three garages and four and a half bathrooms to provide residents the ultimate luxury living experience. It’s one of the... - March 01, 2015 - Homes By Chris LLC
AFG Group Awarded 5–Year Construction Management Contract by GSA Region 3
AFG Group was awarded a 5-year IDIQ contract to provide CM services to GSA’s Mid-Atlantic region. - February 28, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Spring Creek Fence and Gate Announces Their Website Redesign
Spring Creek Fence and Gate partners with Click4Corp, a web design company based in Plano, TX to update and redesign their website. - February 28, 2015 - Click4Corp
General Roofing Developing Drone Technology for Rooftop Safety and Productivity
Using Drones (UAV’s) for Roof Repairs Will Save Lives and Increase Productivity - February 26, 2015 - General Roofing Systems
Weidlinger-Engineered Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Art of the Americas Wing Awarded Boston Society of Architects’ Most Prestigious Honor
The wing, designed by Foster + Partners with CBT/Childs Berman Tseckares, Inc., received the 2014 Harleston Parker Medal, which acknowledges Boston’s “most beautiful piece of architecture, building, monument, or structure.” - February 26, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.