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PJL Realty Advisors Receives Small Business Award
Pjl Realty Advisors Receives 2009 Best of Business Award Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement Pjl Realty Advisors has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Real Estate category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) The Small... - December 26, 2009 - PJL Realty Advisors, Inc.
Highland Homes Sees Success in Polk County with Oakford Estates
Highland Homes is pleased to announce steady sales at many of their Florida new home communities. - December 25, 2009 - Highland Homes
Sterling Custom Homes Builds Luxury Home in Flintrock Falls
Sterling Custom Homes is proud to announce that they are starting a new spec home in Flintrock Falls overlooking the number five fairway. Being built by Sterling Custom Homes, the layout of the home has been carefully designed to maximize the natural views of the golf course from most every room in... - December 25, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Hire a Contractor Now Offers Contracting and Other Services Using a Unique Bidding Market Place Format
Buyers can get contractor information, post projects, get quotes, screen and hire contractors. Contractors can list their skill profile in the directory, get project alerts, bid on projects which can result in a constant stream of work. - December 25, 2009 - Hire a Contractor Now
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Ultra-Lok™ RSQ Self Retracting Lifeline with Rescue
World’s First Dual-Mode Operation SRL Allowing for Fall Arrest and Rescue. - December 24, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
Modern Turf Offers Free Consult on MiniVerde Sod and Sprigs
MiniVerde has become a top choice of golf course superintendents across the southern region. However, while this variety works especially well for tees, collars and greens, its health and vitality depend on proper installation and maintenance. That’s why Modern Turf offers free consultations... - December 24, 2009 - Modern Turf
BJAC Designs UNC Hospitals Imaging & Outpatient Care Center
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm designed the UNC Hospitals Imaging & Outpatient Center. The new 30,000 square ft, two-story building will house a... - December 24, 2009 - BJAC
Latest Developments from Complete Stair Systems
2009 has been a very busy year, please take a look at what they have been up to. - December 24, 2009 - Complete Stair Systems
Home-Tech, Customers Donate to American Red Cross Through "Charity of the Month" Program
Home-Tech donated $950 to Lee County’s American Red Cross chapter in honor of customers who purchased air conditioning units from the company in November. It’s Home-Tech’s way of thanking both its customers and community for their support through the home appliance maintenance and... - December 23, 2009 - Home-Tech
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers $8,000 Double Your Tax Credit Program
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has launched a new program called Double Your Tax Credit. All homebuyers that purchase a Royal Oaks home by February 28, 2010, are eligible to receive $8,000 to use as they choose on... - December 23, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
E&B Paving Promotes Steve Varner to Lead Indianapolis Area Office
E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, promotes Steve Varner to area manager of its Indianapolis office. - December 23, 2009 - E&B Paving, Inc.
Lightswitch Architectural Sheds New Light on the Shedd
Lightswitch Architectural created a dynamic and immersive lighting design for the newly “re-imagined” Oceanarium exhibit, originally built in 1991, at The John G. Shedd Aquarium, in Chicago. The new Oceanarium immerses visitors in the vibrant Pacific Northwest coastal eco-system,... - December 22, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
New Berlin Garage Door Company Receives WBE Certification
Joe Wilde Company, Inc., has received certification as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. The designation provides validation that Joe Wilde Company, Inc. meets the requirements of being at least 51 percent woman-owned, controlled and managed. It qualifies Joe Wilde Company, Inc. to be considered for contracts with corporations and government entities that seek vendor relationships with businesses owned and operated by women. - December 22, 2009 - Joe Wilde Company, Inc.
enTrust & Title Launches Real Estate Title Conveyance Services as a Neutral Third Party in UAE
The UAE e-Government initiative has attracted the Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to create the world’s first high technology real estate title conveyance services Company in Dubai. “The operating principle of enTrust & Title group of companies is to provide complete transparency, simplicity, speed and security in any real estate transaction by acting as a neutral third party intermediary,” said Aziz Valliani, Chairman and CEO of enTrust & Title Ltd. - December 22, 2009 - enTrust & Title
Ibstock Brick Wins Top Award at Ceramics Biennial
Ibstock Brick has been presented with the ‘Ceramics in Industry Award’ at the British Ceramics Awards in Stoke-on-Trent. The award is the top honour for technological innovation in ceramics which Ibstock received for its CoolVault and Elementix Express product ranges. - December 20, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Brick Hosts MP Visit
MP visits Ibstock factory in West Sussex and gains an insight into the current condition of the construction industry from the UK’s largest brick manufacturer. - December 20, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Home-Tech Offers Tips to Keep Your Holidays Happy and Stress-free
During the holidays, most homeowners use their microwaves, ovens, garbage disposals and other appliances more than any other time during the year. Southwest Florida’s leader in air conditioning service and installation, major appliance sales and service, home-service agreements, Home-Tech, offers tips to help homeowners have a happier and less stressful holiday. - December 19, 2009 - Home-Tech
Ibstock Leads the Way for Inspirational Schools
Ibstock Brick is right at the heart of three innovative and striking new school buildings in London, Northampton and Birmingham. Brick used in school building designs as it is versatile, durable and sustainable as well as low in cost and maintenance. - December 18, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Bowen Family Homes to Begin Presale at Deerfield Green
Bowen Family Homes announces the upcoming presale at its Deerfield Green Community, located in Milton. Presale opportunities will begin in early January and are limited to six homes. Reservations will be available on a first come, first serve basis by calling 1-877-MY-BOWEN or by emailing... - December 18, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Three New Home Designs Now Available at Bowen Family Homes’ McGinnis Reserve
Bowen Family Homes recently announced the addition of three new home designs at their highly sought after McGinnis Reserve community. The single-family home community, located in Suwanee, Ga., offers luxurious homes ranging from the $320s to the high $400s. - December 18, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Ibstock Dominates BDA Award Shortlist
Ibstock Brick’s building projects account for over 50% of this year’s Brick Development Association (BDA) Awards shortlist. The BDA Awards recognise excellence in design and construction using brick. - December 18, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Ibstock Sweeps the Board at BDA Awards
Ibstock Brick dominated the Brick Development Association (BDA) Awards winning nine awards in total including the Supreme Winner Award 2009. The awards recognise excellence in design and construction using brick. - December 18, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Minto Opens Lakewood Ranch Sales Center; Appoints Maria Amundson Sales Professional
To further its expansion into West Central Florida, Minto Communities today announced the launch of its new Lakewood Ranch Sales Gallery at 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Bradenton. Leading the new gallery will be Maria Amundson, a nine-year real estate professional with new home sales totaling more... - December 17, 2009 - Minto Communities
Ibstock Launches New SUDS Pavers
Ibstock launches a new range of brick pavers for drives and patios that are SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) compliant, allowing for run-off of excess water in heavy rain. - December 17, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Highland Homes Recognized at Tampa Bay Awards of Excellence
Highland Homes was one of many Florida home builders who were recently recognized for their outstanding sales performance for the past 12 months. - December 17, 2009 - Highland Homes
Ibstock Launches New Brick Selector
Ibstock Brick launches a new easy to follow ‘Brick Selector’ brochure to help builders and the general public simplify the process of choosing and matching clay facing bricks. - December 17, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd
Lennar Announces New Community in Ladson
Lennar’s Newest Community, Hunter’s Bend in Ladson Has Value Galore. - December 17, 2009 - Lennar
Latest Designer Staircase Installations from Complete Stair Systems
Hand selected selection of completed staircases supplied in the last 6 weeks by Complete Stair systems - December 17, 2009 - Complete Stair Systems Ltd
AIA Southwest Michigan Recognizes Four Firms at Its 2009 Design Awards
The event honors TowerPinkster, Diekema Hamann Architecture and Allegretti Architects, Inc. - December 17, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Southwest Michigan
BJAC Appoints New Project Interior Designer
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced Barbara Dokulil has joined the firm as an interior designer. In this position, Dokulil will be responsible for designing detailed... - December 17, 2009 - BJAC
E&B Paving Receives Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana Awards for Anderson, Muncie Projects
E&B Paving, Inc., an Anderson, Ind.-based asphalt and concrete paving contracting firm, was recognized by the Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana (APAI) with two Quality Pavement Awards at the 2009 APAI Winter Conference. APAI honored E&B in the Airport and Governmental award... - December 17, 2009 - E&B Paving, Inc.
DNR Process Solutions Continues Regional Expansion with Presence in Kuala Lumpur
Plant automation consultancy DNR Process Solutions has expanded its regional operations in Asia with a new office in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. This will enable the company to support its growing customer base in Malaysia especially in the Palm Oil and Specialty Chemical Industries. Having already... - December 17, 2009 - DNR Process Solutions
Linda Searl of Searl Lamaster Howe Architects Attends Mayors' Institute on City Design
Linda Searl, FAIA participated in a three day conference for the Mayor's Institute on City Design. - December 16, 2009 - Searl Lamaster Howe Architects
Loudoun’s Good Shepherd Alliance Receives New Roof Through DryHome Roofing and Siding’s Free Roof for the Holidays Program
DryHome Roofing and Siding has selected Good Shepherd Alliance, a nonprofit that serves Loudoun County’s homeless, as the recipient of its seventh annual Free Roof for the Holidays program. Having a roof over their heads is all some families yearn for during the holidays. This year, the... - December 16, 2009 - DryHome Roofing and Siding
Hard Money NYC Closes a $160,000 Bridge Loan in Just 4 Days
Hard Money NYC (www.hardmoneynyc.com), a private money lender specializing in commercial real estate financing, announced that it has closed a short term loan on a mixed use property in Bronx, New York in just 4 days. The borrower had felt the effects of the bad economy all year round, and was in... - December 15, 2009 - Hard Money NYC
movemanSKG Platform Lift Customer Receives Royal Visit
movemanSKG has installed a Prestige platform lift in Box Hill School's new music block, which HRH The Duke of Edinburgh opened last month. The lift allows wheelchair users to reach recording studios and a percussion room on the building's upper floor. - December 13, 2009 - movemanSKG
Inyo Process Launches a Teflon Lined Injection Quill
Inyo’s Teflon Lined Steel Injectors provide an excellent solution for injecting concentrated acids and aggressive chemicals in larger diameter pipelines. - December 13, 2009 - Inyo Process
Portakabin Works Around the Clock to Help the Flood-Hit Community in Cockermouth
The Portakabin rapid-response team has installed an interim building for two Cockermouth GP surgeries, which serve 15,000 patients, after their buildings were destroyed in the Cumbria floods. Working over a weekend and in adverse weather conditions, Portakabin has just delivered and erected a 624... - December 13, 2009 - Portakabin
Hughes Environmental’s Owner Quoted in NADCA’s Trade Magazine
Commercial Duct Cleaning Company shares their experience in marketing their NADCA Certified Company - December 13, 2009 - Hughes Environmental
Architecture Firm Francis Cauffman Hires New Director of Healthcare for New York Office
James May, formerly of the architecture firm Granary Associates, Inc., has joined Francis Cauffman as Director of Healthcare in its New York office. - December 12, 2009 - Francis Cauffman
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Was a Guest Speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Boulder on December 3, 2009
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, was a guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Boulder on December 3, 2009. Elizabeth was invited to speak by Jim Snyder of the Kiwanis Club at the Broker Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado. Elizabeth discussed how to create a dog... - December 12, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner/Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is Guest Speaker at 2010 Garden and Home Show in Denver
Elizabeth Bublitz, author, creator and owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be a guest speaker at the 2010 Denver Garden and Home Show on February 13, 19 and 20th. Her topics include how to create a safe and functional yard for homeowners and their dogs. She will also offer a Q & A for dog... - December 12, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Bob Moore Construction Participates in 5th Annual SAFE Stand Down
Bob Moore Construction participated in the November, 2009 Safety Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) stand-down, sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). To support the SAFE stand-down, participating general contractors stop work at their jobsites and perform training on current safety-related topics for all workers on the sites. The latest stand-down focused on fall protection and the proper use of harnesses, tie-offs and other safety gear. - December 12, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
DIY Fence Products from Carolina Custom Fences LLC
Carolina Custom Fences now provides DIY vinyl and aluminum fencing products shipped nationwide. - December 11, 2009 - Carolina Custom Fences LLC
Brookhaven of East Cobb to Showcase Residents’ Homes for the Holidays Dec. 12
Jim Chapman Communities, Atlanta’s leading active adult homebuilder will host a holiday open house Dec. 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at its Brookhaven of East Cobb community in Kennesaw. Three residents’ homes will be showcased. Guests are asked to meet at the clubhouse. “We are... - December 11, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
CAS Hire Introduces Winter Heater & Dehumidifier Hire Offers
CAS Hire has responded to the worsening weather in the UK by introducing several special offers and bundle deals combining air circulators, dehumidifiers and heater for hire at competitive prices, and making heating equipment hire available for as little as £15 per week. - December 10, 2009 - Cooler Air Services Ltd
Bob Moore Construction Completes Largest LEED Gold Core and Shell Industrial Project in Texas
Built by General Contractor Bob Moore Construction, the 1.16 Million SF Pioneer 360 Business Center in Arlington, Texas has been certified a LEED Gold Core & Shell industrial project. This is one of the first industrial projects in Texas to achieve this certification, and is the largest industrial project to do so. The project included the demolition of an 800,000 SF mall, and the buildings were built with tilt-up construction. - December 10, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Luis Riobueno Joins BJAC
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Luis Riobueno has joined the firm as a designer. In this position, Riobueno brings his 25 years of architectural design experience... - December 10, 2009 - BJAC
Marc Climatic Controls Inc. and the Birdwell Co. Merge and Recapitalize
Air Conditioning giants Marc Climatic Controls Inc. (“Marc”) and The Birdwell Co. (“Birdwell”) have merged and recapitalized to create the leading manufacturer of explosion proof HVAC units in the world. - December 10, 2009 - Marc Climatic Controls Inc
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Seminar for Defective Drywall in Gainesville, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has scheduled a second seminar for the Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation certification. - December 09, 2009 - Building Envelope Science Institute