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Paul Miskovsky Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Paul Miskovsky of East Falmouth, Massachusetts has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of landscaping. About Paul Miskovsky Paul has 30 years experience in the landscape design field. After... - October 26, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Switala’s Construction Wins Consecutive Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Awards
New York contractor, Switala’s Construction, is honored for achieving high marks for customer satisfaction. - October 26, 2012 - Celebration Media U.S.
Julian Construction Urges Public Not to Allow Foundation Problems
Construction Company Concerned on Letting Foundation Issues Remain Unhandled - October 26, 2012 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Urges Earthquake Retrofitting
Foundation Construction and Repair Experts Comment on the Best Ways of Preparing for an Earthquake - October 26, 2012 - Julian Construction
Omnica is Helping Goodwins Lay Foundations for Success
Multi-channel retail specialist, Omnica, is helping building materials provider, Goodwins expand its customer base, improve service and increase efficiency, all whilst the Irish construction industry is in the grips of recession. - October 25, 2012 - Omnica Limited
Blades Direct Announces the Re-Launch of Their New and Improved Company Website - BladesDirect.Net
Blades Direct & BladesDirect.Net is extremely proud to announce the Re-Launch of its brand new company website, www.BladesDirect.Net. - October 25, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products
Consolidated Consultants Expands Into the International Food Industry Sector with Tasty Bites
Consolidated Consultants & Engineers Private Limited (“CCEPL”), a leading Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Renewable energy engineering group based in Pune, Maharashtra, announced the signing of a project with Tasty Bites. CCEPL shall be providing complete Mechanical,... - October 24, 2012 - consolidated consultants & Engineers Pvt. Ltd
Log and Lumber Imports to China Were Down 19% During First Eight Months of 2012, Y-O-Y, with the Biggest Declines Seen of Logs Imported from Russia and the US
Importation of both logs and lumber to China fell substantially in 2012, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Total imports, by value, during the first eight months was 4.3 billion dollars, or 19% less than in 2011, with the biggest declines in logs imported from Russia and the US, and in lumber from North America. - October 20, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Long® Fence is Diamond Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Long® Fence is a diamond level sponsor of the 20th annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®. The residential and commercial fencing contractor is donating temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during the Hunt Valley, Maryland event. - October 20, 2012 - Long Fence
Life Safety Services Awarded "Fast 50"
LSS Life Safety Services makes prestigious “Fast 50” for fifth consecutive year. - October 20, 2012 - Life Safety Services
Weidlinger Engineer Mohammed Ettouney to Address DHS Resilient Buildings Workshop
Dr. Ettouney will discuss the capabilities of Integrated Rapid Visual Screening, a software tool he co-developed to assist facility stakeholders in making important decisions about hazard mitigation. - October 18, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Geoff Haver Named Vice President of Construction Division at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has named Geoffrey L. Haver as Vice President within its Construction Insurance Division. He joins the company with nearly 25 years of commercial casualty,... - October 18, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Zimmermann Construction Staffing: Construction Staffing Firms and Craft Personnel Thriving from Gas Drilling
Zimmermann Construction Staffing has answered the call for skilled tradesmen by reaching out to many of the construction personnel who they had employed recently for per diem jobs on the pipelines and infrastructure of North Dakota, to bring them back home to their east-coast families. - October 17, 2012 - Zimmermann Construction Staffing
Sustainability of Coco Coir Inspires Launch of New Company, CocoEnviro Solutions
Coco Coir Based Products are now available as a green alternative growing medium for home gardeners, landscapers and commercial greenhouses. - October 15, 2012 - CocoEnviro Solutions, Inc.
Echo Ridge Homes Announces Eco-Friendly Home Design in Alberta
Echo Ridge Homes has just announced that they offer custom-built eco-friendly home design in Alberta. The company specializes in, “Insulated Concrete Form” (ICF) basements and has adapted innovative building technology, to assist with insulation and energy efficiency, with their home... - October 14, 2012 - Echo Ridge
Innovation Direct™ to be at Helm of Marketing Blitz for Patent Pending Titus Tool Invention
An innovative new product designed to make a common construction task much moreefficient, the Titus Tool, has been developed by Naeem S. Titus of Oxford, Georgia. The invention's unique design effectively combines two essential tools into one. Construction is a trade where time is particularly of... - October 13, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
European Forestry Management Company to Help Solve Brazilian Housing Shortage
European forestry management company, Greenwood Management, is launching a new Brazilian project that will help the government reduce the country's huge housing shortage and produce strong returns for investors. Today, over 7 million families in Brazil are without adequate housing. The government... - October 11, 2012 - Greenwood Management ApS
The US Surpassed Canada as the Largest Wood Pellet Exporter in the World in the First Half of 2012
The expansion of wood pellet capacity in the US South the past few years has enabled the US to export more pellets than Canada, making the US the largest exporter in the world. With continued investments throughout southern US, export volumes are forecast to increase from an estimated 1.5 million tons in 2012 to 5.7 million tons in 2015, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - October 11, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Mutualscrew.com Unveils a Host of Upgrades Including Website Improvements and New, More Competetive Pricing
Mutual Screw & Supply recently unveiled a complete update of www.mutualscrew.com, making doing business with the company quicker, easier and more turnkey. Along with the website upgrades, Mutual has also instituted new pricing procedures, resulting in even better value for builders, contractors... - October 11, 2012 - Mutual Screw & Supply Inc
QA Graphics Develops 3D Graphic Library for Tridium’s NiagaraAX Framework® 3.7
QA Graphics, leading provider of design services for the building automation industry is pleased to announce that they have developed the new symbol library recently released with Tridium’s NiagaraAX Framework® 3.7. QA Graphics partnered with Tridium in Spring of 2012, to develop a... - October 10, 2012 - QA Graphics
Consolidated Consultants Secures High-End Residential Project in Chhattisgarh, India
Consolidated Consultants & Engineers Private Limited (“CCEPL”), a leading Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Renewable energy engineering group based in Pune, Maharashtra secured a High-End Residential Project in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The property belongs to one of the... - October 10, 2012 - consolidated consultants & Engineers Pvt. Ltd
Global Facility Management and Construction Receives WBE Certification
Global Facility Management and Construction has been certfied as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council and the Women's Presidents' Educational Organization. - October 09, 2012 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Leading Internet Mall MyReviewsNow.net Offers 60% Savings on Consumer Phone Bills with Phonebooth
Leading internet superstore MyReviewsNow.net is now offering a major way that consumers can cut down on their phone bills by utilizing Phonebooth.com. - October 09, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Global Facility Management & Construction Welcomes New Construction Manager
Global Facility Management and Construction has named Brad Radlinski, formerly of Abercrombie and Fitch, as its new Construction Manager. - October 08, 2012 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Basalite Concrete Products Annual Masonry Event a Success
Trowel Contest Draws over 300 attendees and 100 masons compete for awards and bragging rights. - October 05, 2012 - Basalite Concrete Products, LLC
Hansons Windows to Change Colors to Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink signs will appear on customers’ lawns as a show of support. - October 05, 2012 - 1-800-HANSONS
Home Builders Association Announces Remodeler and Associate of the Year
The Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County announced Catherine Baker, of TrendMark Inc. as the 2011 Remodeler of the Year and Louise Davis, of Interior Decisions as the 2011 Associate of the Year during its annual STAR Awards on Aug. 29 at the Renaissance Hotel at North Hills. - October 03, 2012 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Website Offers Exclusive Construction Updates of Theme Parks Worldwide
Site statistics reveal popularity of upcoming theme and water parks among board users. - October 01, 2012 - The Theme Park Guy
Beasley & Henley Interior Design/ WCI Communities Win Sand Dollar Awards
Award winning Beasley & Henley Interior Design is pleased to add two more awards to its collection. At the 2012 Sand Dollar awards in Naples last evening Beasley & Henley was awarded Best Interior Design and Best Kitchen for its Marquesa Royale model at Tiburon development in Naples, FL. WCI Communities is the builder and developer. - October 01, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Simple Steps for Preventing Foundation Damage in a Home
Foundation Construction Company Urges Homeowners to Maintain Foundations - September 30, 2012 - Julian Construction
i-lighting™ Introduces New Generation of “Easy Plug Installation System” to Make “Lighting Simplified” Installations Even Quicker & Easier
Superior Plastics Named Exclusive Distributor for i-lighting Pro-dealer Network - September 29, 2012 - iLighting
Precision Walls, Inc. Welcomes Back Rich Sula
Sula rejoins the Triangle team as Sr. Project Manager. - September 29, 2012 - Precision Walls, Inc
RMI Exhibits at the 10th Anniversary National Portable Storage Association (NPSA) Conference & Tradeshow
RMI is proud to announce their plans to exhibit at the NPSA’s 10th Annual Conference & Tradeshow. A proud NPSA member since the association’s inception, this year also marks RMI’s 10th year participating in the NPSA. - September 28, 2012 - Rental Management Inc
Spectrum Building Systems, Inc. to Sponsor 2012 Georgia Charter Schools Conference
Record breaking attendance expected at 10th annual gathering in Atlanta, GA. - September 28, 2012 - Spectrum Building Systems, Inc.
Rabine Group Hosts Blood Drive at Headquarters
The Rabine Group Headquarters hosted a blood drive in partnership with the Heartland Blood Centers. - September 28, 2012 - Rabine Group
Deckfast® Metal Fasteners from Starborn Industries Officially Approved for Use with Wahoo™ Deck and Dock Products
New Stainless Steel Fastener Designed Specifically to Accommodate Aluminum Joist Deck Framing System Application Requirements - September 27, 2012 - Starborn Industries
Louis A. Bencardino and Bencardino Excavating Add New Employee to Construction Crew
Bucks County, Pa. Full-service Excavating Company Hires Ray Mancini as Jobsite Foreman - September 27, 2012 - Bencardino Excavating
Bayer MaterialScience Contractor Accreditation Program Emphasizes Safety, Adds Value for Spray Foam Contractor Community
As a key supplier to the Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) industry, Bayer MaterialScience LLC recognizes the need to establish consistent standards for contractors who apply this product. For that reason, the company has developed a Contractor Accreditation Program, which aims to help increase safety... - September 26, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Blades Direct / BladesDirect.net Announces: in the Next Few Weeks They Will Launch Their New Website
Blades Direct / BladesDirect.net announces the future release of their next generation website, which will be envied by competitors and industry associates alike. Look for this new website the end of September or beginning of October 2012. - September 26, 2012 - Cut-Master Diamond Products
Riding the Wave: High-Profile Multi-Family Projects
Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is in the forefront of the latest wave of multi-family building, sweeping the US. The design firm is bringing its many years of experience to the designs and lifestyle planning of these high profile projects. “Multi-family is... - September 25, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Beasley & Henley Interior Design/Mattamy Homes Win Gold
Award-winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is proud to announce the Gold Award for the Periwinkle Model at Rivertown. The design firm’s model for Mattamy Homes was honored with the highest honor at the annual St Johns County Builder’s Council event in Jacksonville,... - September 21, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
MKA Capital Acquisitions Breaks Ground on Second Release of the McKee Subdivision
MKA Capital Group LLC, a real estate firm that manages McKee Development LLC, is breaking ground on the Second Release of the McKee subdivision. It is a 157 unit project where 30 of the 78 lots in Phase I are already sold. Located in Bakersfield, CA, the project is being managed by MKA Capital... - September 21, 2012 - MKA Capital Group Advisors
Pennsylvania-Based Remodeling Company, Pocono Luxury, Has Earned Back-to-Back Talk of the Town Awards for Providing Its Customers with Excellent Customer Service
Pennsylvania-based home improvement and remodeling company, Pocono Luxury, has earned back-to-back Talk of the Town Awards for providing its customers with excellent customer service. Achieving the highest customer satisfaction rating of five stars for two straight years, Pocono Luxury Inc. has... - September 21, 2012 - Pocono Luxury Inc
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Cano Saw Blade Invention
Alejandro C., California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Cano Saw Blade concept to potential licensees to industry. An innovative new product designed to appeal to construction workers and carpenters, the Cano Saw... - September 21, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Creates Dynamic Presentation for Johnny's Level Invention
Johnny R., Florida resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create an eye catching online presentation for this Johnny's Level invention. An innovative new product designed to bring unprecedented functionality to a standard level,... - September 21, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Rabine Paving America Exhibits at PRSM Mid-Year Conference
Rabine Group’s national paving company exhibits at the PRSM Mid-Year Conference September 18-20 in New Orleans. - September 21, 2012 - Rabine Group
Thiess Invests in Apprentice Training Program
Mining, construction and services industry leader Thiess has formalised its partnership with MEGT Australian apprenticeships Centre to equip its apprentices and trainees with the skills to meet future project commitments. This follow the recently released Queensland Energy and Telecommunications... - September 20, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
New Canadian Product Listing for Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation from Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC spray polyurethane foam insulation evaluated as a Type 2 insulation by Canadian Construction Materials Centre. - September 20, 2012 - Covestro LLC
"Global Flat Glass Market to be Worth $73.1bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global flat glass market will reach a value of $73.1bn in 2012, as the demand rises for building glass and automotive glass in emerging markets; new technological developments also create new and increasing applications of flat glass thus driving the market. - September 20, 2012 - visiongain
Integrity Construction Continues to See Surge in Capital Expenditures for Multi-Family Renovations Throughout 2012-2013
Integrity Construction, a Dallas-based multifamily renovation and roofing specialist, reported a surge in multifamily capital expenditure projects for the first three quarters of 2012. The company also stated proposed budgets from major multifamily groups indicate strong spending plans for capital... - September 17, 2012 - Integrity Construction LLC