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New American West Single Story Floor Plan - Something to Brag About

American West in Las Vegas, Nevada introduces a new single story home with brag space. This new 3,068 sq. ft. floor plan creates a two-story space in a single-story home. - September 18, 2010 - American West Homes

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.

North Carolina Organization Produces National Universal Design Conference

The R.L. Mace Universal Design Institute, Chapel Hill, NC, in collaboration with The Starkloff Disability Institute, St Louis, MO, announces its fourth Universal Design conference will be held in St. Louis, MO, October 10 -12, 2010. The summit, “Creating Universal Homes and Communities”... - September 18, 2010 - RL Mace Universal Design Institute

Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Recognizes Best Landscaping Projects in Texas

2010 Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards - The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) honored excellence in landscaping this year at its annual awards dinner held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas during the Nursery/Landscape Expo. - September 18, 2010 - Texas Nursery & Landscape Association

Xten Industries "Designs Its Future" in American Molder Series in International Magazine

Article that covers Xten Industries efforts to operate in a more "green" fashion. - September 18, 2010 - Xten Industries

Kensington Master Builders, a Luxury Custom Home Builder in Edmonton, Launches New Website

Kensington Master Builders, a prestigious Edmonton custom home builder, is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved web site. - September 18, 2010 - Kensington Master Builders

Newly Designed Bergen Town Center a Hit Despite Recession

The Bergen Town Center in New Jersey Has Become a Destination mall for "off-price fashion" shoppers. It was developed by Vornado Realty Trust. The architect is Cooper Carry. - September 17, 2010 - Cooper Carry Architects

Minorities Build the American Dream

Talk with Fresh Coat Painting franchise owners Jesus and Estfania Walls and Raul and Paolo Castaneda and three similarities quickly emerge—their tenacity, optimism, and dedicated perseverance to the daily operation and long term growth of their painting franchises. Former salesman Jesus... - September 17, 2010 - Fresh Coat Painters

G.J. Gardner – Northgate Wins Nine 2010 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes Awards

Awards are given based on price and G.J. Gardner – Northgate (formerly Hi-Point Home Builders) won every award category in the $1.0 million & above range. - September 17, 2010 - G.J. Gardner Homes, Colorado/Wyoming

BHDP Architecture Adds Six to Staff

BHDP Architecture announces the addition of six new employees who bring additional depth in experience and resources to meet client needs. - September 17, 2010 - BHDP Architecture

Another Milestone in the IHPA’s "Get the Number Campaign" Helping Consumers Make the Right Choices in Hurricane Protection Products

“Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued a consumer advisory warning Floridians about window film companies that have sold or are selling products to residential homeowners as “hurricane protection.” - September 16, 2010 - International Hurricane Protection Association

von Ahn Design, LLC to Present Custom Home Seminar - “The 7 Essential Steps to Creating Your New Home”

Learn how selecting the right Architect can make your project enjoyable from beginning to end while eliminating costly and unpleasant surprises - September 16, 2010 - von Ahn Design, LLC

Sales Heat Up at Trellis in Chula Vista with Four New Home Sales in Recent Weeks

Four homes have sold in the last two weeks in Phase 6 at the new home neighborhood of Trellis at Windingwalk by Brookfield Homes. “Buyers are taking advantage of the record low interest rates, our reduced prices and the incentive dollars available to help buyers pay closing costs, upgrade... - September 16, 2010 - Brookfield Homes, California

Francis Cauffman Announces New Business Development Manager

National award-winning architecture firm Francis Cauffman has announced that Suzanne Linus has joined the firm as the Business Development Manager for the Philadelphia office. Ms. Linus brings more than a decade of experience in cultivating business relationships and building marketing positions,... - September 16, 2010 - Francis Cauffman

Siegel-Gallagher Brings Major Tenant to The Blatz Boiler House

Siegel-Gallagher recently completed a lease for 20,879 square feet at the Blatz Boiler House, 252 E. Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. Representing the property were Siegel-Gallagher brokers John Dulmes and Daniel Walsh. Marianne Burish-also of Siegel-Gallagher-worked on behalf of the tenant, the... - September 16, 2010 - Siegel-Gallagher

Energy ETC Installs Solid State Lighting Pilot Program at Northern California Research Center

Energy ETC, Inc. is conducting a solid state, LED lighting pilot program at a research center in Palo Alto, CA to demonstrate energy savings and ease of installation of direct replacement solid state lighting technology. Existing lighting fixtures were retrofit with three LED solid state tube... - September 16, 2010 - Energy Etc

Five Star Painting: The Five Star C.A.R.E.S. Project

Five Star Painting, Inc. is giving individuals the opportunity to alter the face of their town in the best way possible. The Five Star C.A.R.E.S. (Cleanup and Repair Event Service) project will congregate community assistance and awareness for the rampant graffiti problems in North America today. - September 16, 2010 - Five Star Painting

Motif Architectural Lighting™ Launches All New Lines of LED-Based Illumination Products

State-of-the-art LED luminaires define the next generation of backlit graphic illuminators, lightboxes, and decorative down lights. - September 16, 2010 - Motif Architectural Lighting

First Annual RADO Charity Golf Tournament is Oct. 5 at Bent Creek

Player fee includes a $50 golf gift certificate, a chance to win a Mustang convertible from Duval Ford, a hamburger lunch buffet and an awards reception following a spectacular day of golf to support a community non-profit organization. - September 16, 2010 - Riverside Avondale Development Organization (RADO)

movemanSKG Receives a Warm Welcome

The Wellcome Trust Centre in Hinxton, Cambridge contracted movemanSKG to install a wheelchair lift for disabled access. The new unit, a Prima Plus, provides a smooth, comfortable ride and allows people with mobility problems to move around the building independently. - September 16, 2010 - movemanSKG

Four New Capacitive Liquid Level Switches from Fozmula - Measuring Up at Any Level

Capacitance technology in the measurement of fuel, oil and coolant levels is now the favoured alternative to traditional methods and this range of capacitance switches is just the latest innovation from the UK’s leading designer of liquid level measurement equipment which supports a wide range of industry throughout the world. - September 16, 2010 - Fozmula Ltd

Fozmula Turns Up the Heat with New Sender Design

A new and improved range of liquid level senders – the T/LL171 series – has been launched by Fozmula Limited of Leamington Spa. - September 16, 2010 - Fozmula Ltd

Doucet Remodeling & Design Announces Free Remodeling Workshop

Doucet Remodeling & Design announces the first in their fall series of free workshops at their showroom. - September 15, 2010 - Doucet Remodeling & Design Inc.

Mayhew to Receive Prestigious ARIDO Award for CTV Olympic Digital Lounge

In September, the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) will present Mayhew, a Toronto company that focuses on workplace ingenuity, with a prestigious interior design award for their outstanding work on the CTV Olympic Digital Lounge. This contemporary and flexible lounge... - September 12, 2010 - Mayhew

Albion Sections Supply for Nike World Cup ‘Ballman’

Custom cold roll forming manufacturer Albion Sections based in West Bromwich has supplied C-section for leading sportswear brand Nike in World Cup project dubbed ‘Ballman’ in the Carlton Shopping Centre in Johannesburg. Leicester based Ratcliffe Fowler Design developed the Ballman... - September 12, 2010 - Albion Sections Ltd

Bespoke Architectural Dog Runs Take Shape

Work is being completed on the Raystede Animal Centre in Lewes, East Sussex. The project features two elements; a traditional portal frame structure accommodating a new equine centre and bespoke architectural dog runs. The £2 million lottery funded extension to the specialist animal welfare... - September 12, 2010 - Albion Sections Ltd

Croatia’s Premier Oak and Timber Buildings Now Available in the UK

Now self builders can benefit from some of the most desirable and sustainable timber buildings in the world, thanks to an exclusive partnership between Azelija, Croatia’s leading manufacturer of oak and timber buildings, and UK company, CroatianCabin Ltd. Ideal for all types of self build... - September 12, 2010 - CroatianCabin Ltd

Catch Media Inc. and V-Soft, Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance for Mobile Computing

V-Soft, Inc. and Catch Media Inc. Ties Strategic Alliance for Mobile Application Development and Mobile Computing. - September 12, 2010 - V-Soft, Inc.

BESI Provides Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspections and Remediation

The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. The Institute’s first major contribution to the industry is providing a solution to the Defective (Chinese or corrosive)... - September 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute

Waterpointe Homes Forms Interest List for Affordable Newport Beach Homes

The interest list for the Newport Palisades collection by Waterpointe Homes is already gaining momentum. Only 33 new homes will be available in this gated enclave in Newport Beach. - September 11, 2010 - Waterpointe Homes

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

SCS Hardwood Floors is Getting Ready to Launch Their New Interactive Web Site

SCS Hardwood Floors is excited about the launch of their new web site which will include an online store so that SCS will now be able to offer hardwood flooring to customers throughout the United States and International markets. - September 11, 2010 - SCS Hardwood Floors Inc.

CORE Development Services Co-Founder John Koos to Share Insight at PCIA Wireless Conference

Longtime Planner to Provide Guidance, Tips Regarding Zoning Issues - September 10, 2010 - Core Development Services

Royal Oaks Building Group Begins Village of Lexington Expansion

Triangle Home Builder Launches First Phase of New Homes in Residential Neighborhood Located in Cameron, N.C. - September 10, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

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

Viceroy Southeast Finalizes Exclusive Partnership with Providence Home Builders

Viceroy begins building its model home at The Coves at Round Mountain and will use Providence Home Builders and as their exclusive builder. - September 09, 2010 - Viceroy Southeast

BESI Holds Its First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition on Defective “Chinese” Drywall

The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida and in New Orleans. The institute reached a milestone, just nine months after being launched, it surpassed 100 certified members with nearly half being dual certified - the institute is experiencing remarkable growth. - September 04, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute

RealUp Launches Commercial Real Estate Mobile App

RealUp.com, the leader in commercial real estate listings, released its mobile application for commercial property searching available for the iPhone. The RealUp iPhone app, which is also compatible with the iPod Touch and iPad, was designed for iOS4 and includes augmented reality. Now available as... - September 04, 2010 - RealUp.com

Cincinnati Based Smith & Schaefer Reveals Completion of The Christ Hospital 3 South Unit

The Christ Hospital opens doors of spine, orthopedic and ear, nose, throat unit - September 04, 2010 - Smith & Schaefer

BHDP Architecture Enhances Retail Practice with Addition of Brezina

BHDP Architecture has enhanced and expanded the expertise in its Retail practice with the addition of Andrew Brezina as Retail Client Leader. With 23 years of industry experience, Brezina brings a proven track record of success in space allocation/planning, product merchandising/presentation,... - September 04, 2010 - BHDP Architecture

A New Online Matchmaking Site is Causing a Quiet Storm Within the Real Estate Investment Sector

Fundthatdeal.com is an innovative new platform for real estate entrepreneurs to pitch their latest deals to a network of private investors seeking out the next real estate deal to invest in. - September 03, 2010 - Fund That Deal

Scientific Capital Arranges 1.3 Million SBA 7a Refinance for Independent Motel in Oregon

Refinancing a motel with a seller carry back within the 24-month minimum wait period - September 03, 2010 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.

Capital Safety Australia Introduces Updated Inspection & Maintenance Fall Protection Poster

Updated to Reflect the Recent Changes to the Fall Arrest Standard. - September 03, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia

Trace Basement Systems Become ADD Waterproofing Licensed Installers

Trace Basement Systems have become Licensed Installers of the unique ADD Waterproofing system, which offers combined waterproofing and radon gas control for properties with basements and cellars - September 02, 2010 - ADD Waterproofing

Josh Ries Construction, Inc., Leading Edge Construction of Galena, Inc., and Pegasus Properties, LLC, Merge to Form New Enterprise

Josh Ries Construction, Inc., Leading Edge Construction of Galena, Inc., and Pegasus Properties, LLC, are pleased to announce a merger between their respective businesses to form one new entity. The new company will retain the Pegasus Properties, LLC name. Pegasus Properties brings with it a new... - September 02, 2010 - Pegasus Properties

DS&D to Host Steelcase CEU “Acoustics” on September 16, 2010

Maintaining their commitment to Continuing Education Seminars, DS&D will be hosting a Steelcase CEU at their corporate headquarters in Somerville, NJ on September 16, 2010 from 5:30-8:30 pm. This autumn’s CEU Credit Seminar will be Steelcase’s Acoustics, presented by Tony... - September 02, 2010 - Dancker, Sellew & Douglas (DS&D)

Prudential Bob Yost Homesale Services Sponsors HomesInYork.com

On September 1st, Prudential Bob Yost Homesale Services announced its exclusive sponsorship of HomesInYork.com and EveningSunHomes.com, the local real estate websites for York and Adams Counties. HomesInYork.com offers a comprehensive listing of all homes for sale in York and Adams Counties, and... - September 02, 2010 - Prudential Homesale Services Group

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