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Home Inspection Company Wins Secret to Business Success Contest
Sherlock Home Inspections, a Southwest Florida company has long been recognized as an industry leader. Now the company’s management team is helping the leaders of other local industries. - October 10, 2010 - Sherlock Home Inspections LLC
Alexander Easy-Fix Engineering Joins Forces with Wide Span Sheds
Wide Span Sheds is happy to announce the appointment of a new agent in Toowoomba, Alexander Easy-Fix Engineering. - October 09, 2010 - Wide Span Sheds
Nov. 1: Public Encouraged to Nominate a Northern Virginia Family or Nonprofit in Need for DryHome’s “Free Roof for the Holidays” Program
DryHome Roofing and Siding, a Sterling, Va.-based roofing company, continues its tradition of helping the community by giving a free roof away this holiday season to a Northern Virginia individual, family or nonprofit in need. - October 09, 2010 - DryHome Roofing and Siding
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
U.S. Iraq Veteran Joins Five Star Painting Ranks
Michael Leonard transitions from military life to business owner. Five Star Painting welcomes Leonard as their newest franchisee who will be serving the northeast Indianapolis, Ind. area. - October 09, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Lennar Charleston Launches Sales Event This Weekend
Visit Lennar Charleston for the Greatest Inventory Sale Ever - October 09, 2010 - Lennar
Miller Construction Company Completes $2.8 Million Renovation
Miller Construction Company has completed the expansion and renovation of the Audi Pembroke Pines dealership in a $2.8 million project for owner Holman Automotive Group. The dealership remained fully operational throughout the renovation, which was completed this summer, according to Miller... - October 09, 2010 - Miller Construction Company
BHDP’s McQuilkin Among Nation’s Elite in Retail Design; Named One of the “Luminaries” for 2010
Andrew McQuilkin, Retail Market Leader for BHDP Architecture, has been recognized as one of the leading voices in the retail design industry with the presentation of the Portfolio Design Luminaries Award from DDI Magazine. - October 09, 2010 - BHDP Architecture
Stefan Drew Associates Help UK Businesses with 20% VAT Rise
With 20% VAT just around the corner in the UK, the only Customer First approved company in the west midlands is offering local businesses help to improve their customer service. Stefan Drew Associates, are providing local businesses with ongoing Customer Service advice to ensure they can survive the 20% VAT hike. - October 08, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
SEPI Engineering & Construction Names Lee Bakely Senior Project Manager
Local Civil Engineering and Construction Firm Hires Senior Project Manager - October 08, 2010 - SEPI Engineering Group
NaturCert Upgrades the Network of International Partners
Today NaturCert announces the new structure of the NaturCert partnership model for the international network of partners. - October 08, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
Liam Cargill, Project Manager of Cargill Construction Co. LLC, Awarded First New Hampshire Emerald Green Home Certification
First Emerald Award by the National Home Builders Association awarded to the Lakes Region's finest custom-home builder, Cargill Construction. - October 08, 2010 - Cargill Construction Co., LLC
Motif Architectural Lighting Launches Remote Modular Power Supply (RMPS)
Innovative low voltage Class II power source simplifies installation, operation and maintenance for Motif’s LED graphic illuminators, light boxes and decorative down lights - October 08, 2010 - Motif Architectural Lighting
Building Clouds™ to Launch New Hardware/Software Platform for Building Controls
Building Clouds provides complete hardware and software solutions for building automation and energy management that seamlessly integrate into an IP infrastructure to create fully converged control networks. - October 08, 2010 - Building Clouds
Capital Safety Australia Introduces ExoFit NEX™, the World’s Next Generation Fall Protection Harness
The ExoFit NEX™ harness provides first-of-its-kind features and benefits. - October 08, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
BESI Provides Specialized Training for the Inspection and Remediation of Structures with Defective “Chinese” Drywall – Warranty Available
The Building Envelope Science Institute graduates can qualify their work for a 10-year warranty program that provides coverage for up to $500,000 for homes remediated by professionals training during the National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held on October 26-27, 2010. - October 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Geomares Launches Website on Marine Spills and Pollution, Spill-International.com
Geomares Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Spill International, the international website and newsletter on the prevention, preparedness for, response to and restoration of marine spills and pollution, www.spill-international.com. Spill International provides international experts... - October 07, 2010 - Geomares Publishing
DPR Construction Honored by American Institute of Architects, California Council
DPR Receives "Award of Merit" for Interior Renovation - October 07, 2010 - DPR Construction
Office and Retail Markets in Tirana Remain Sedate During 2010 Anticipating Further Growth in 2011
Colliers International Albania is happy to announce the results of its Real Estate Review for the first half of 2010. According to Colliers, the total office stock of Class A, B+ and B in Tirana amounts to 63,400 m2 and no new supply has been added to this inventory since the entrance of ABA... - October 06, 2010 - Colliers International Albania
Pullen Air Conditioning Launches Website as a Louisiana Heating and Air Conditioning Resource on the Internet
Pullen Air Conditioning announced today the launch of www.pullenac.com as an information portal for New Orleans area homeowners and businesses. With articles added almost daily, and an online monthly newsletter of heating and air conditioning tips, the website is anticipated to quickly become... - October 06, 2010 - Pullen Air Conditioning, Inc.
Frank Garza and Grazen Engineering Partner with Trumatech in Product Development
Frank Garza, the president of Grazen Engineering, has partnered with engineering firm Trumatech in the development of Grazen's newest technology. - October 06, 2010 - Grazen Engineering
Zanette Begins Building Construction on Esplanade Project in Naples
Zanette Construction Co., LLC began a construction and renovation project for the Esplanade Club in Naples, FL. Project features total renovations of outdoor areas, including pool, gazebo, pool house, landscaping, and new construction of a spa, kitchen and fireplace. Project slated for completion by December 6, 2010. - October 06, 2010 - Zanette Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group Now Offering Customized Handicap Accessible Homes
Triangle Builder Designs Homes That Meet the Americans with Disabilities Act Building Standards - October 06, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
BJAC Awarded 2010 AIANC Firm of the Year
Local Architecture Firm Recognized for Creative and Innovative Application of Architectural Practices - October 06, 2010 - BJAC
Lead Paint Removal Training and Riverbend Environmental Join Forces to Meet 400% Surge in Demand for EPA RRP Lead Certification Training
Contractors flood classrooms to qualify under new EPA Guidelines and avoid heavy fines - Lead Paint Removal Training (LPRT), a National Leader in EPA Lead Safety Certification Training, and Riverbend Environmental have joined forces to meet a 400% increase in demand for lead abatement training certification. By utilizing resources at affiliated training institutes and bringing on Riverbend’s RRP training staff, LPRT has effectively tripled its training capacity to meet intensified demand. - October 06, 2010 - Lead Paint Removal Training
BESI Offers First X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Certification for Gypsum Products
The Building Envelope Science Institute is presenting the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer Certification (XRF-GP) training on October 26, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina located at 1881 SE 17th Street Causeway in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This certification program provides valuable information and techniques for the use of XRF as it pertains to Gypsum products. - October 05, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Verdigris Group Wins Acclaim as Leader in Green Building & Sustainability Consulting
Verdigris Group's banner year 2010 earning acclaims from Wall St. Journal, GreenCollarEconomy.com among other organizations for their top ranked green building consulting services and organizational sustainability efforts, expanding their national reach with their new mountain-region offices. - October 05, 2010 - Verdigris Group
E&B Paving Receives Top Category Award from American Concrete Pavement Association for Jasper County Airport Project
E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, received a 2010 National “Excellence in Concrete Pavement” Gold Award in the Airport Overlays Category from the American Concrete Paving Association (ACPA) for its runway, taxiway and apron... - October 04, 2010 - E&B Paving, Inc.
Restroom Direct Purchases Second Warehouse
Restroom Direct, distributors of hand dryers and other commercial restroom equipment, announces the purchase of their second warehouse at their headquarters in Huntersville, NC. Founded in 2008, Restroom Direct has expanded rapidly and is one of the largest distributors of hand dryers in the US,... - October 04, 2010 - Restroom Direct
Crocker Partners Announces 34,000 SF Bank of America Renewal to Anchor ING-Owned Tower in Downtown Boca Raton, Florida
Bank of America has leased 34,000 square feet under a long-term lease renewal at the Bank of America Tower in downtown Boca Raton. The 110,000-square-foot building, located at 150 East Palmetto Park Road and Mizner Boulevard, is leased and managed by Crocker Partners for owner ING. Jon Blunk,... - October 03, 2010 - Crocker Partners
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
KST Electric Signs Contract to Wire New Data Foundry Data Center in Austin
Rosendin Electric's Texas Subsidiary Signs New Contract to Build Out New State-of-the-Art Data Facility. - October 03, 2010 - Rosendin Electric
New Website for Vendible Broker
The diverse and rapidly expanding Vendible Broker has just launched its new entertainment website. This site will be ever updated and evolving however is a launching point for their growing needs. - October 03, 2010 - Vendible Broker
Macallan Construction Awarded Contract to Renovate St. Monica's
Macallan Construction is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the contract to renovate St. Monica’s in downtown Raleigh. Built in 1930 by the Catholic Diocese the one story brick building once provided elementary education for African American children for nearly 37 years. Through... - October 02, 2010 - Macallan Construction
Sabritec Launches New Passive Equalization Technology
Sabritec, a highly integrated engineering and manufacturing company providing special interconnect solutions for military, aerospace, telecom, space, test and measurement, and commercial applications, has introduced a new passive equalizer technology. - October 02, 2010 - Sabritec
Castro Roofing Introduces the Storm Hawks Division
A brief description of Castro Roofing's new division: the Storm Hawks. - October 02, 2010 - Castro Roofing
DS&D’s October CEU Labfest Tour Set to Roll Through Philadelphia, NJ and NYC
In collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific, DS&D will be hosting LabFest 2010, a three-day, three city tour aimed at expanding knowledge of the latest laboratory equipment and green technology. The DS&D 2010 LabFest will kick off in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 12th, followed... - October 02, 2010 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)
323link Inks Representation Deal with Paradigm Strategic Marketing Offering Simplified Internet Video
323link, a leader in Lecture Capture, Podcasting and Streaming, announced that it has signed a representative agreement with Paradigm Strategic Marketing, LLC. Paradigm Strategic Marketing is now providing sales, demonstrations, and support for all 323link products in the state of Florida. - October 01, 2010 - Paradigm Strategic Marketing, LLC
Uplands Visionaries Break Ground on New 63-Acre Residential Community in Southwest Baltimore
Uplands Visionaries, LLC, a public-private real estate development consortium led by Pennrose Properties, LLC and Bozzuto Homes, is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of a highly anticipated new 63-acre, $238 million master-planned community located on the site of the former Uplands community in southwest Baltimore. The first phase of development encompasses 761 residences which includes townhomes and semi-detached residences, as well as apartment homes with varying floor plans. - October 01, 2010 - Pennrose Properties, LLC
AIA Flint Calls for Entries to Revitalize Genesee Towers
Design Competition Among Highlights of Chapter’s 50th Anniversary - October 01, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Flint
Highland Homes Announces New Orlando Area Community Deer Creek
Highland Homes is pleased to announce its newest Orlando area community, Deer Creek. Located in St. Cloud, prices at Deer Creek start in the $120,000s. If you are looking for affordable St. Cloud new homes, Deer Creek offers just the right combination of what today’s buyers are looking for --... - October 01, 2010 - Highland Homes
SEPI Engineering & Construction Names Andy Kiley Environmental Project Scientist
Local Civil Engineering And Construction Firm Hires Environmental Project Scientist. - October 01, 2010 - SEPI Engineering Group
BESI’s Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall is Now a Registered Course for Recertification (RC) Credits with ACAC
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s received recertification credits (RCs) from the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for its National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 26-27, 2010. - September 30, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Frank Garza of Grazen Engineering Unveils New Web-Based Employee Management System
Grazen Engineering's President, Frank Garza, spearheads the firms latest cost cutting initiative in the form of an employee management system. The new system offers several value add benefits to Grazen's clients as well as reduces costs across the board. - September 30, 2010 - Grazen Engineering
ACPA Says HDPE Pipe Failure at Texas Fish Hatchery Offers Costly Lessons
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recently learned a very costly lesson when it was forced to replace two miles of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe with reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), after portions of the plastic drainage system collapsed at the new John D. Parker East Texas Fish Hatchery near Jasper. - September 30, 2010 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Balfour Beatty Construction Recognized Coast-to-Coast with 10 "Best of 2010" Regional Awards
Balfour Beatty Construction is proud to announce that 10 of its recently completed projects across the United States have been recognized by McGraw-Hill Construction as being among the “Best of 2010” within their respective regions. Six projects topped the lists as “Best... - September 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
New Construction is Under Way at The Villas at Pleasant Valley
Kemmons Wilson Companies broke ground on the new Abbey and Canterbury models at The Villas at Pleasant Valley, an active adult community with a maintenance-free lifestyle. The new models add upgraded kitchen and living areas creating more options for a home-buyer who is looking to live in a... - September 29, 2010 - Kemmons Wilson Communities
PBS Series ‘For Your Home’ Selects Top Charlotte Plumbers
One of the experts chosen to appear in several upcoming episodes of ‘For Your Home’ is Chris Vigna of Charlotte's All About the Pipes Plumbing, Inc. - September 29, 2010 - Charlotte's All About the Pipes Plumbing, Inc.
StrucSure Home Warranty Welcomes Scott Whisenant to Sales Team
Whisenant to Promote StrucSure’s Warranty and Insurance Programs in Central & Southwest Texas - September 29, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
Dan-Wood Energy-Efficient Houses Use FlexiDry
Budimex Danwood Ltd is a major European consortium which specialises in the design, factory pre-fabrication and on-site construction of exceptionally high quality and energy-efficient timber frame houses to a fixed-price, guaranteed timetable of just eight to ten weeks. - September 29, 2010 - FlexiDry Global Limited