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Ed McGuire Named President of Bob Moore Construction
Bob Moore Construction is pleased to announce that Ed McGuire has been named the company's new President. Mr. McGuire assumes his new position with thirty years of industry experience in Texas, Oklahoma and around the country and is a leader in organizations such as Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) and American Concrete Institute (ACI). - January 13, 2014 - Bob Moore Construction
Award-Winning Waterproofing, Crawlspace and Foundation Products and Services from the Basement Doctor at the 2014 Columbus, Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo
The Basement Doctor of Columbus, Ohio is a proud participant of the Columbus, Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo on January 17, 18, and 19, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Two booths will educate homeowners about creating drier, cleaner, healthier, safer, more energy efficient homes. - January 12, 2014 - The Basement Doctor
New Yorkers Are Emerging as One of the Top Buyers of Miami Real Estate
Amity Realty's latest report focuses on a new local community increasingly investing in Miami real estate, New Yorkers, who currently constitute up to 25 percent of luxury buyers in South Florida. - January 12, 2014 - Amity Realty
Spectrum Building Systems, Inc. Appoints New Regional Sales Manager
Justin LaHayne has been hired by modular construction company as Regional Sales Manager. - January 12, 2014 - Spectrum Building Systems, Inc.
O2 Environmental Signs Memorandum of Understanding with O2 TAG Partner Hytecon Regarding Water Technology Services
O2 Environmental signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hytecon Gmbh, combining strengths to expand water technology testing and validation services for emerging technologies within European and North American markets. O2 Environmental CEO Paul O'Callaghan and Hytecon Managing Director Andreas Kolch signed the MOU. - January 12, 2014 - BlueTech Research
O'Donnell & Naccarato Announces Leadership Transition
Anthony Naccarato, PE, SECB, was promoted to President of Philadelphia-based structural engineering firm O'Donnell & Naccarato. He succeeds Nick Cinalli, PE, SECB, who served as President since 2003 and will remain a principal and active member of the firm’s executive leadership team. - January 11, 2014 - O’Donnell & Naccarato Structural Engineers
Irving Materials, Inc. Acquires W.T. Congleton Co.
Irving Materials, Inc., a construction industry material supplier and contractor, announced it acquired W.T. Congleton Co., a Lexington, Ky.-based ready mix concrete supplier. Irving Materials will immediately integrate W.T. Congleton’s entire production staff and Lexington plant operations... - January 11, 2014 - Irving Materials, Inc.
StagedHomes.com(R) Announces Sweepstakes to Win a Home Staging Course
StagedHomes.com(R), the leading provider of Home Staging education is conducting a sweepstakes to win a three-day Home Staging business course valued at $1795.00. The winner of the course will earn the coveted Accredited Staging Professional(R) designation. - January 11, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Latest Statistics Show Home Staging is Helping Homes Sell Even Faster
The most recent statistics released by StagedHomes.com(R) show that 95 percent of homes Staged by an Accredited Staging Professional(R) (ASP(R)) sell on average in 11 days or less, while the average days on market for non-staged homes is 90 days. Time on market has been reduced from a previous study that showed ASP(R) Staged homes selling within 23 days. The newest StagedHomes.com(R) statistics also show that ASP(R) Staged homes sell for 17 percent more money than homes that are not staged. - January 11, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Homes By Chris Ring in the New Year
Homes By Chris (HBC Builders) in Kansas City, ring in the new year with anticipation and excitement for everything that is to come in 2014. With ever growing success and accomplishments, HBC home builders, run by husband and wife team Roy and Chris Ragland, have experienced an exceptional year in... - January 11, 2014 - Homes By Chris LLC
Sam Summerville to Head Weidlinger's Transportation Group; Qi Ye Promoted to Transportation Principal
Summerville has extensive experience in the transportation field, having worked on a panoply of projects nationwide; Ye has played a critical role in new business development, focusing on bridge design. - January 10, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Senior Geomatics Manager Joins McKim & Creed
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the U.S., announces that Michael Hoover, RPLS, LSLS, CFM, has joined the company’s Houston office as a senior geomatics manager. Hoover has extensive experience as a boundary surveyor and... - January 10, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Positive Trends in Florida's Real Estate Market for 2014
Amity Realty reports on favorable trends such as high volume of home and property sales, increasing home values, low mortgage rates and decrease in foreclosure activities that will characterize Florida's Real Estate Market in 2014. - January 10, 2014 - Amity Realty
Paragon Bank Promotes Melanie Robinson to Senior Vice President
14-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Creating Tailored Financial Solutions for Clients - January 10, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Epoxy Flooring Specialists Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services Announce Success of Recent New Jersey Installation Projects
New Jersey-based epoxy flooring installation specialists Mid Atlantic Industrial Services (MAIS) has announced recently that the company has achieved great success with several recent New Jersey based projects. An example of the firm’s recent success in their flooring installation work is the... - January 09, 2014 - Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services
Houston Metal Building Contractor Launches Information Portal on Metal Building Design, Construction and Installation
Brand Metal Buildings today announced the launch of www.bcsbuildings.com as an information portal for Houston metro homeowners to find information about Metal Building and Steel Buildings solutions. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of home improvement... - January 09, 2014 - Brand Metal Buildings
Regatta Universal Exports Displays Rainbow Cube Sandstone for Creating Garden Pavements
Regatta Universal Exports showcases Rainbow cube sandstone which is typically used for garden pavements to match with the colorful greenery around. - January 09, 2014 - Regatta Universal Exports
Startup Reinvents How We do Math
Pencils, papers and calculators have been math classroom staples for 30 years, but FastFig aims to change that forever. The web-based software company calls itself “The Word Processor for Math” making it easy for students and teachers to type and solve math problems. Founder Brian... - January 08, 2014 - FastFig
North Carolina Governor Appoints Dan Dawson to Environmental Management Commission
WK Dickson & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that Dan Dawson, PE, PLS, the firm’s Vice President and Manager of the Wilmington Regional Office, has been appointed to a six year term on the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission by Governor Pat McCrory. Mr. Dawson has more... - January 08, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
EMLab P&K's Las Vegas, NV Laboratory Now AIHA Accredited for Mold Analysis
EMLab P&K's Las Vegas mold and asbestos laboratory is now AIHA accredited to analyze spore trap samples for mold. - January 08, 2014 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Kitchen Tune-Up of Centreville, Virginia Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie's List Super Service Award
Kitchen Tune-Up of Centreville, Virginia has earned the esteemed 2013 Angie's List Super Service Award, reflecting the company's consistently high level of customer service. - January 08, 2014 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up of Tallahassee Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie's List Super Service Award
Kitchen Tune-Up of Tallahassee has earned the esteemed 2013 Angie's List Super Service Award, reflecting the company’s consistently high level of customer service. - January 05, 2014 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Belcan Staffing Solutions Gives to Make-A-Wish Foundation
In the spirit of giving during this holiday season, Belcan Staffing Solutions, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, offered Make-A-Wish a holiday gift in honor of its customers to help grant wishes to local children with life-threatening illnesses. Todd Cross and Robert Baer, President and Vice... - January 05, 2014 - Belcan Corporation
Randy Blankstein, President of the Boulder Group, to Speak at ICSC N3 Triple Net Lease Conference
Randy Blankstein, President of national net lease advisory firm The Boulder Group, will be a featured speaker at the ICSC N3 Triple Net Lease Conference in Dallas on March 4th, 2014. He will be moderating a panel discussing the Single Tenant Net Lease Market Overview and Forecast. The panel will... - January 04, 2014 - The Boulder Group
Cornerstone Air Conditioning & Heating of Land O Lakes, FL Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie's List Super Service Award
Angie's List Prestigious Super Service Award won two years in a row by Cornerstone Air Conditioning & Heating of Land O Lakes FL -Award. Award reflects company's consistently high level of customer service. - January 04, 2014 - Cornerstone Air Heating and Plumbing
Drafix Software, Inc. Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
Drafix Software, Inc., is proud to announce that 2014 marks its 20th anniversary. Founded in 1994, Drafix Software is the manufacturer of the industry-leading PRO Landscape design software. - January 04, 2014 - Drafix Software, Inc.
RA-LIN Project Earns Prestigious LEED(R) Gold Green Building Award
The new Greenway Medical Technologies office building in Carrollton, GA has been certified as a Gold level green energy building by the U.S. Green Building Council. - January 04, 2014 - RA-LIN and Associates, Inc.
Hilliker Corporation Hires Two Brokers
St. Louis commercial real estate company adds new members to its team. - January 04, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
New Year Brings New Tenants to Herndon
Stout and Teague signs 3 new tenants at Herndon Station, 754 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia, bringing the office space in the building to 85% occupancy. The new tenants are: Construction Consultants, Inc. Acuity Systems LLC Artemis Global Logistics & Solutions The new tenants join Probity LLC... - January 04, 2014 - Stout and Teague Companies
Sunny Isles Beach is a Perfect Location for Luxury Living According to Amity Realty
Extraordinary locations lead to extraordinary living experiences and Sunny Isles Beach offers such a location. - January 02, 2014 - Amity Realty
New Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Opens in Austin, Minnesota
Kitchen Tune-Up, a national kitchen & bath remodeling franchise, announces the opening of a new location in Austin, Minnesota. The company specializes in affordable kitchen updates, and the business is located inside the Sears Hometown Store at 1301 18th Ave NW. Earlier this year a partnership... - January 02, 2014 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Welding Company to Bond with St. Louis City
Hilliker Corporation helps client find larger, more convenient headquarters. - January 01, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
Amity Realty Announces Investment Opportunities for Millionaire Property Investors at Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles Beach
Real estate professionals at Amity Realty reveal the latest on Miami investment opportunities at the iconic Porsche Design Tower. - January 01, 2014 - Amity Realty
Greenbridge Condominiums Announces Opening of New Bikram Yoga Studio in Ground Floor Retail Space
Popular Hot Yoga Practice Opens April 2014 at Luxury Condominium Located in Chapel Hill. - January 01, 2014 - Greenbridge Condominiums
Precision Garage Door Service of Brevard County Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service. - December 30, 2013 - Precision Door Service
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Company, Inc. Wins Experts’ Choice Award
Crews That Rock 2014 Experts’ Choice Award Recognized by World of Concrete - December 30, 2013 - JT Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc.
On Site Energy Provides High-Wattage Heaters for NYC Movie Premiere Event
On Site Energy once again demonstrated its ongoing commitment to the film and special events industry by supplying powerful heating equipment to keep important guests warm and comfortable during a recent high-profile movie premiere event in New York City. - December 30, 2013 - On Site Energy
Kitchen Tune-Up Recognized for Success in 2014 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 List
Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list ranks Kitchen Tune-Up #1 in the Building & Remodeling Category. - December 29, 2013 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Foundation Repair Company Discusses Value of Foundation Repair
Foundation Repairs Can Have Significant Impact on Resale Value of a Home - December 28, 2013 - Julian Construction
StagedHomes.com Announces Home Staging Classes for Winter/Spring 2014
Become an Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) through StagedHomes.com®. StagedHomes.com® is the original provider of Home Staging training since 1999. The ASP® course was designed by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, after decades of instructing real estate professionals in the art of Home Staging. Get educated through the finest Home Staging training in the world. - December 28, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Bucks County Residents Consolidate Roofing Costs with Home Remodeling Services of Frank Ramsden
Leading New Hope, PA-based general contractor Frank Ramsden offers home roofing services as part of his full suite of remodeling work within Bucks County. Frank Ramsden’s roofing services enable area homeowners to achieve complete construction durability, and for this month only, he is now... - December 28, 2013 - Frank A. Ramsden, Contractor, Inc
Precision Door Service Owner Earns International Door Association (IDA) Accreditation
Precision Door Service of Columbia and Precision Door Service of Charleston are now both accredited International Door Association (IDA) locations. - December 25, 2013 - Precision Door Service
Paragon Bank Promotes Treasury Management Support Manager Lauren Schlafer to Assistant Vice President
8-Year Industry Veteran Leads Operations, Product Management for Treasury Management Practice - December 25, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Bank Promotes Sally A. Neuman to Senior Vice President
Banking Industry Professional with 42 Years Experience to Grow Paragon’s Private Banking Operations - December 25, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Terramor Homes Expands Into Chapel Hill with Estate Homes in Lystra Preserve Community
Local Luxury Homebuilder Purchases New Home Sites That Offer Some of Town’s Largest Residential Lots. - December 25, 2013 - Terramor Homes
Soldier Starts Crowdfunding Campaign to Help Employ Veterans
Alec Haggerty, a Sergeant in the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood Texas, started a crowdfunding campaign for his business, EcoGrunt Home Improvement, to help provide jobs for veterans. - December 24, 2013 - EcoGrunt Home Improvements llc
Precision Door Service of Akron Has a New Owner
Congratulations to Dan DeSantis, the new owner of Precision Door Service of Akron. This location proudly serves the Akron, Alliance, Aurora, Brunswick, Canton, Hartville, Kent, Massillon, Medina, Montrose, North Canton, Ravenna, and Wadsworth areas. Dan has been in the home construction field for... - December 23, 2013 - Precision Door Service
Home Staging Industry Leader StagedHomes.com® Hires New Marketing Director
StagedHomes.com®, the first and foremost Home Staging training organization, recently hired Brandi Cernohlavek as Director of Marketing. Brandi has over 20 years of marketing experience on both the corporate level and with small businesses. She has a background in interior design and resides in Montana. - December 23, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
JordanBuilt Homes Wins Gold Parade and STARS Award
JordanBuilt Homes, Award-Winning North Carolina Home Builder - December 22, 2013 - JordanBuilt Signature Homes
Construction of Penrose Village Phase II Now Complete
36 new affordable housing units now available in Detroit. - December 22, 2013 - The Douglas Company