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Acoustiblok, Inc. Launches QuietFiber®, a Do-It-Yourself Noise Reduction Solution for Homes and Restaurants
High sound absorbency QuietFiber, can be installed anywhere in the home, a restaurant, or other space that needs a non-invasive DIY interior noise fix. - March 24, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Bonded Logic Introduces Perforated Batts for UltraTouch Denim Insulation
Bonded Logic is introducing perforated batts for its UltraTouch Denim Insulation, sourced entirely of post-consumer blue jeans. A portion of the batts in each package will contain perforations allowing consumers to easily size the batt to the dimensions needed. The perforations enhance the consumer’s experience and have no impact on the nature or performance of the product. The perforation pattern was developed to provide the most common “off size” pieces with the least amount of cutting. - March 21, 2011 - Bonded Logic, Inc.
Acoustiblok Installed in the BIA-Hawaii’s Construction Training Center
Architects forecasting the needs of the Construction Training Center of the Pacific (CTC) in Waipahu, Hawaii determined early in the design phase that soundproofing would be a necessity in the center’s classrooms. Armed with mounting evidence of the detrimental effects of industrial and... - March 16, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Starborn Industries Introduces New CAP-TOR™ Screws for Capstock and Composite Decking
CAP-TOR is the Only Screw on the Market Specifically Designed for Capstock Decking - March 09, 2011 - Starborn Industries
Lancrest Moldings Unveils a Signature Collection of Fine Architectural Products and Decorative Molding
Lancrest Moldings has just unveiled a unique collection of Crown Molding designs inspired by the architecture of ancient Europe and Rome and by the history of Greek revival and the Italian renaissance. Lancrest Moldings, a leading provider of fine architectural products and decorative accents,... - February 25, 2011 - Lancrest Moldings
Call for Entries to RWC Building Product's Escape to the Great Outdoors Showroom Design Contest
Showroom Design Contestants to submit inspiration outdoor showroom space for a chance to win award money along with a feature article in company newsletter and website. - February 25, 2011 - RWC Building Products
Boston Cedar Announces a Partnership with Railing Dynamics, Inc.
Boston Cedar announces a partnership with RDI for distribution of innovative vinyl deck railing solutions for the northeast US. - February 25, 2011 - Boston Cedar
Stonhard Receives Top Honors as #1 Floor Supplier by Food Processing Magazine
Stonhard was recently named top floor supplier for the food and beverage industry by Food Processing magazine, as part of the magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. - February 25, 2011 - Stonhard, Inc.
Metal Roofs: Award Winning Roofing Contractor
Angie’s Super Service Award is earned by companies that achieve and maintain a superior service record on Angie's List. Only 5% of companies listed on Angie’s list meet the eligibility requirements. Maximus Metal Roofing not only met the eligibility requirements, but also won the 2010 Super Service Award. - February 22, 2011 - Maximus Metal Roofing
Acoustiblok® "All Weather Sound Panels" Installed to Quiet Conveyor Noise at George Bush International Airport
Noise barriers became a necessity in the George Bush International Airport when the loud commotion from a luggage conveyor system interfered with communications among TSA staff. - February 16, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Koydol Inc Brings the 21st Century to the Construction, Building and Flooring Industries
Koydol Inc, Contract Flooring Group, unveils their new 21st century business model. In this new economic era, all companies have to be streamlined to generate increased sales. Koydol Inc’s new approach combines the manufacturer, the importer, the distributor into one cohesive organization,... - February 14, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
Stonhard Introduces Stonclad G2, a High-Performing, Seamless Floor System for Sustainability-Minded Projects
Stonhard’s Stonclad G2 seamless floor system, is a new option for projects that require high-performing, sustainable floors. - February 12, 2011 - Stonhard, Inc.
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. Wins the Golden Gate Award
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. today announced that it has won the Golden Gate Partnership Recognition Award. The Golden Gate Partnership is awarded by Cal/OSHA Consultation Service in recognition of implementing and maintaining an effective injury and illness prevention program during the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service visit conducted at J.T. Wimsatt’s LAX Project. - February 10, 2011 - JT Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc.
Therm-All Insulation Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Therm-All Insulation, a leading insulation manufacturer in the U.S., celebrates its 30th anniversary of providing contractors, builders, architects, erectors and end-users with high quality insulation products and services. - February 10, 2011 - Therm-All, Inc.
Koydol Inc, Announces Move to New Corporate Offices in Washington DC
Koydol inc, Contract Flooring Group, has today, announced the move to their new corporate and sales headquarters in Washington DC. As part of the expansion of the MidAtlantic Division of Koydol Inc, the new offices will be able to handle growth in sales, support and marketing. - February 07, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
Koydol Inc, Commercial Flooring Division, Introduces Their Extensive New Product Catalog
Koydol Inc, a leading manufacturer and importer of flooring materials ranging from bamboo and cork to ceramic tile and linoleum are introducing their own branded product range. These new Koydol-Certified products are now available. - February 05, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
Koydol Inc, Commercial Flooring Division Unveils Their New AI Website Designed for Subcontractors, Architects, Specifiers and Designers
Koydol Inc, has been developing a user friendly, efficient and environmentally friendly website for commercial flooring professionals. When completed all catalogs, product listings, specs and technical data, plus bidding, quoting and communication will all be handled via the website without the use of paper products. Phase 1 of the website is now available for use. - February 04, 2011 - Koydol Inc.
2011 Lumber and Building Materials EXPO Sponsored by the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association Exceeds Previous
The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association has announced that its 2011 LBM EXPO moved to Foxwoods after 34 years in Boston and is seeing unprecedented growth in attendance badges (+7% Retail Members) and room reservations (+79%) so far. The trade show takes place February 2-4, 2011. For more information go to www.nrla.org or www.lbmexpo.com. - January 28, 2011 - Northeastern Retail Lumber Association
Therm-All Insulation Sheds Light on Patented Labor-Saving Insulation Product
Therm-All Insulation reintroduces ConSealTab®, a cutting-edge labor-saving system that eliminates the need for stapling insulation during installation. - January 27, 2011 - Therm-All, Inc.
Stonhard Floor Helps “ReStore” Habitat for Humanity Store
Stonhard recently donated 1,000 square feet of seamless epoxy flooring to the Pamlico County Habitat for Humanity’s new ReStore retail outlet. - January 22, 2011 - Stonhard, Inc.
Builders Site Protection’s Doorguard™ Temporary Door Protection Selected for Omni Hotel Project in Dallas, Texas
Doorguard™ by Builders Site Protection has been selected by Performance Door and Hardware, Inc. to protect all of the doors in the thousand-room Omni Hotel at the Dallas Convention Center. - January 19, 2011 - Builders Site Protection
Stonhard Meets Demands of Unique Construction Project of the 2010 Facility of the Year Award Winner
In 2010, Stonhard completed work in Genentech’s ECP-1 Bacterial Manufacturing Facility, which was recently recognized with the 2010 Facility of the Year Award. - January 13, 2011 - Stonhard, Inc.
Stoneyard.com Launches Two New Veneer Products
Stoneyard.com has just launched two new natural stone veneer products. Greenwich Gray and Colonial Tan colors are now available in the Square & Rectangular Shape. - January 12, 2011 - STONEYARD®
The SMART-BIT® Pre-Drilling and Countersinking Tool from Starborn Industries Receives International Patents in Australia & Canada
Starborn Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fasteners and related products for the building industry, has expanded on its domestic and international sales success of its SMART-BIT® pre-drilling & countersinking tool with the receipt of patents in both Australia and Canada. Now... - January 07, 2011 - Starborn Industries
OceanSafe and Road Home Builders Introduce the Next Generation in Green Home Construction
OceanSafe, the nation’s premier manufacturer of durable and energy-efficient Steel Structural Insulated Panels, and Road Home Builders, a leading green residential and commercial contractor, have entered into a strategic partnership to produce highly energy-efficient, durable, healthy and... - January 06, 2011 - Oceansafe
Therm-All Insulation Featured in January Issue of Construction Digital Magazine
Therm-All Insulation, a leading insulation laminator in the U.S., is featured in the January issue of Construction Digital magazine. The article, which chronicles the company's 30-year history, also includes a company profile, high resolution photos and an exclusive interview with Bob Smigel, President of Therm-All, Inc. - January 06, 2011 - Therm-All, Inc.
Builders Site Protection Announces January Clearance Sale
Builders Site Protection is offering significant discounts on select temporary surface protection and lead containment products. Builders and contractors can get discounted prices on overstock and discontinued items. The sale runs from January 5th-31st 2011. - January 06, 2011 - Builders Site Protection
Starborn Industries Introduces New SMART-BIT® PRO PLUG® System for Wood
Precisely Engineered System Makes Plugging Simple & Easy, While Delivering Superior Results for Decking, Hardwood Flooring & Woodworking Applications - December 15, 2010 - Starborn Industries
ARXX Corporation Announces the Launch of New Energy-Efficient Basement Finishing System
reFIT is a new, fast, easy, cost-effective and energy-efficient way to finish and insulate basements and interior spaces, representing the latest addition to ARXX’s portfolio of innovative and energy-efficient green building materials. Installing reFIT is less expensive than finishing a basement or interior space using conventional construction methods attributable to the reduced material, competitive price point and reduced labor involved. - December 08, 2010 - ARXX Corporation
Therm-All, Inc. Expands Current Retrofit Services to Continental U.S.
Therm-All, Inc., a leading metal building insulation laminator, has announced the extension of current retrofit services to all U.S. states and Canada. This expanded service is designed to make adding insulation to an existing building easier than ever. - December 04, 2010 - Therm-All, Inc.
Doorguard™ from Builders Site Protection Receives High Customer Approval Rating in Recent Survey
In a recent survey by Builders Site Protection, the Doorguard received a very high customer satisfaction rating for temporary door protection from both commercial and residential builders. This distinction is attributed to the Doorguard's easy installation and heavy duty impact resistance. - November 30, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Green Home Decor and Material Sought for REOSE Building Project That Takes "Green" to the Extreme
To achieve the goal of creating a nearly 100-percent “green” show home, REOSE LLC, the sustainable building venture of green product manufacturer, Oceansafe, and sustainable design consultants, The ReGen Group, seek partners interested in showcasing their sustainable, energy-efficient... - November 19, 2010 - Oceansafe
Ibstock Dominates at the BDA Brick Awards, Again
Ibstock Brick sweeps the board at the BDA Brick Awards with wins including Supreme Winner and Best Public Building for the Olympic Substation. - November 18, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Brick is the Star Performer at the RIBA Stirling Prize
Brick showed that it is still the building material of choice for Britain’s leading architects after it featured prominently in the 2010 RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist. Three out of the six finalists for the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize, which is run by RIBA and awarded to the architect of... - November 18, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Surface Protection Experts at Builders Site Protection Announce Increase in Sales of Mobile Containment Units for Hospital Improvement Projects
The Surface Protection Experts at Builders Site Protection has increased sales of mobile containment units for hospital renovation and Maintenance, projects over the last quarter. Mobile containment units are designed to create a negative pressure environment to trap and contain dust that can be potentially hazardous to sensitive patient's health. - November 12, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Homeowners in the Mid-Atlantic Prepare Their Gutters for Snow with Helmet Heat from Gutter Helmet Systems
Last winter the Mid-Atlantic region was hit by a series of monster snow storms known as "Snowmageddon." The storms left countless homes with damaged gutters dangling from their eaves. - November 08, 2010 - Gutter Helmet Systems
Rocksolid Stone Works Introduces New HanStone Quartz Product Line
Countertop Fabricator of Granite, Quartz, and Natural Stone Adds an Additional Stone Choice to their Extensive Product Offerings - November 06, 2010 - Rocksolid Surfaces
Boston Cedar is a New Member of the North American Deck and Railing Association
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that the company has become one of the first deck and railing distributors in the Northeast to join as members of the rapidly expanding North American Deck and Railing Association. - November 05, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Sure CavityTM and 10mm Sure CavityTM Are Now ICC-ES Evaluated
Sure CavityTM and 10mm Sure CavityTM, manufactured by Masonry Technology Inc. (MTI), received an evaluation report (ESR#2044) from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), providing evidence that their Sure CavityTM and 10mm Sure CavityTM products meet code requirements. Building officials, architects,... - November 04, 2010 - Masonry Technology, Inc.
ARXX Corporation Recognized as Cleantech Leader
ARXX Corporation has been recognized by Corporate Knights Magazine as one of the Next 10 Emerging Cleantech companies. Corporate Knights Magazine is the magazine for clean capitalism, making it easier for people to know the environmental and social impacts of their marketplace decisions, showcasing leaders and innovators and bringing together key decision makers from all sectors to identify common sense solutions that make the market work better for the environment, society and economy. - November 03, 2010 - ARXX Corporation
Builders Site Protection's Lead Ready™ RRP Rule Compliance Kit Now Available in Retail Stores
Builders Site Protection's popular Lead Ready kit provides remodeling contractors with everything they need to meet the EPA's RRP Rule including work area containment, personal protection, and lead dust clean-up supplies. The single-person kit is now available in select retail stores throughout the West Coast. - October 09, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Boston Cedar Achieves Year Three Re-Certification Status in the "Certified Green Dealer™ Program"
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that it has completed the third year of continuing education with the Certified Green Dealer™ Program. Its staff has participated in a third year of voluntary educational training and testing on good green building techniques and green product choices in... - October 03, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Ibstock Brick Awarded Responsible Sourcing Standard
Ibstock Brick has been awarded the BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing Standard which demonstrates that their products are produced with minimal environmental impact and are sustainable. - September 22, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Brick Dominates the BDA Award Shortlist … Again
Ibstock Brick has been shortlisted with a record-breaking 40 projects for the 2010 BDA Awards which recognise excellence in design and construction using brick. - September 22, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Launches Smartphone Brick App
Ibstock Brick launches a free smartphone app to help customers easily and conveniently select bricks from their mobile phone. - September 22, 2010 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
New Web Source Available
Larry Adreme, President and CEO of Bluejay Sales, inc., announced the opening of their new online store serving businesses involved in structural improvements and upgrades of homes and commercial property. These include construction contractors, home improvement companies and those involved in... - September 18, 2010 - Bluejay Sales Inc.
Boston Cedar Adds a Well Respected Architectural Representative to Its Education and Training Team
In a continued effort to drive qualified sales through its base of independent lumber and building materials dealer partners, Boston Cedar is honored to announce that Garry Prevedini has joined the company in the capacity of Architect | Builder Specialist. - September 11, 2010 - Boston Cedar
Builders Site Protection to Supply Temporary Surface Protection Products to BEQ8 Military Housing Project at Camp Pendleton
Builders Site Protection is now supplying Coverguard industrial-grade surface protection to RJ Lanthier for the BEQ8 military housing project at Camp Pendleton. Builders Site Protection is a certified WBE/DBE and meets minority supplier requirements. - September 09, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Builders Site Protection Donates Surface Protection Products to Rebuilding Together San Diego
Local woman-owned temporary surface protection supplier Builders Site Protection donated products to Rebuilding Together San Diego to help revitalize San Diego county communities in need. Their donation will protect valuable doors, floors, cabinets, and other features from damage during remodeling projects. - September 01, 2010 - Builders Site Protection
Thomas Construction to Host Charity Golf Tournament
Thomas Construction, St. Louis' largest home remodeler, is hosting a charity golf tournament benefiting South Grand Senior Ministry on September 26, 2010. - August 28, 2010 - Thomas Construction