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Three New Models Available at Concord Mill
Jim Chapman Communities is pleased to announce that they are offering three new floorplans at their Concord Mill community in Austell. This community designed for families is the Active Adult Builder’s first non-age restricted community. The new floor plans, which can all be expanded on the... - December 09, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Save Time and Money Researching Properties in San Diego County with a New Online Mapping Tool
MappingSanDiego.com provides free access to San Diego's abundant regional information for the purpose of property research. - December 09, 2009 - Innovative Mapping Solutions
Michael Wilkinson Joins Advisory Council of Texas A&M Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship
Paragon Innovations’ CEO, Michael Wilkinson, joins CNVE Advisory Council -- dedicated to help Center prepare students for the challenge of entrepreneurship - December 09, 2009 - Paragon Innovations, Inc.
Major Breakthrough in Civil Engineering Software Tetrahedralization, the New Method for Calculating Volume
Geo-Plus Corporation, a leader in the development of land surveying and civil engineering software is the first company to develop a way of calculating the volume of a complex structure using tetrahedra. This innovative breakthrough will change the way volumes are calculated in the civil... - December 09, 2009 - Geo-Plus
Woodford Wins Parade Award, Sells First Home
Woodford, a new home community located near Zebulon, North Carolina, sells first home and wins a Silver Award in Franklin County Parade of Homes. - December 09, 2009 - Woodford
4G Unwired Wireless Network Consulting Subsidiary - SkyView Software Development LLC Releases Google Earth™ Based SkyView Microwave™& Broadband Engineering Software
SkyView Software Development, LLC, a leader in Google Earth™ based RF Mapping tools, announced today the commercial release of SkyView Microwave™ & Broadband Engineering Software Version 4.0. SkyView Microwave™ provides engineers with the ability to design Microwave and... - December 09, 2009 - 4G Unwired
Great House Designs Delivers Dream House Plans and Custom Home Designs to Donna & Patrick Rowan
Great House Design, an online retailer of pre made house plans and home designs that also specializes in custom house designs, delivers a customized dream house design to the couple Donna & Patrick Rowan. The Rowans had bought a starter home in the beginning of 2004, but since then their... - December 09, 2009 - Great House Design
V-Soft, Inc. Fortifies Its CRM Strategy to Better Serve Its Customers with Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized Training Program
V-Soft, Inc., a leading reseller and implementer of Oracle’s CRM and PLM products today announced that it has fortified its CRM strategy to better serve its customers with Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized Training Program. With Oracle announcing specialized training programs for Oracle... - December 09, 2009 - V-Soft, Inc.
The Around the Clock Freightliner Group Debuts New Two-Building Complex in South Dallas by General Contractor Bob Moore Construction
Bob Moore Construction was the general contractor for the new 200,308 SF ATC Freightliner complex in Dallas Texas. Originally designed entirely as pre-engineered buildings, the project ultimately featured a blend of steel and concrete; the structures and roofs are pre-engineered steel systems from Varco Pruden Buildings, and the two-story walls were created with tilt-up construction. - December 08, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Dnc3 Retail Development Consulting Firm Opens New Office in Ogden, UT
DNC3 provides new and expanding franchisers and franchisees with a full range of services including concept development and real estate analysis and selection; interior and exterior design and drafting; management of the construction process; and new store development. - December 08, 2009 - DNC3
Global Asset Clearinghouse LLC Receives 2009 Best of Business Award
Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement Global Asset Clearinghouse LLC has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Business services category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is... - December 08, 2009 - Global Asset Clearinghouse LLC
Pennsylvania Hospital Goes Green with LEED Silver Certification
The Critical Care Building (CCB) at Geisinger Health System’s Wyoming Valley campus, part of architecture firm Francis Cauffman’s master plan, has received a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to green building and energy-efficient operations. - December 06, 2009 - Francis Cauffman
PDGFazio Design Group Wins Another Dental Office Design Award
PDGFazio Design Group produces another award winning design. Mint Hill Dentistry in NC, recently won the 2009 Matsco “Dental Office Design of the Year” for group practice as the top award given in the national Matsco Dental Design Competition. Matsco, a leading provider of dental... - December 05, 2009 - PDGFazio
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Safety Harness with In-Built Personal Flotation Device
Uniquely Designed to Provide Fall Protection and Buoyancy Protection - December 04, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
Lennar Hosts Holiday Gift Drive for Children in Need
Lennar is promoting the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program to help kids who are less fortunate. - December 04, 2009 - Lennar
New York City’s First ‘Zero Energy Building’ Coming to the Red Hook Section of Brooklyn
Designs for New York’s first sustainable zero-energy, live/work building are nearing completion, with ground-breaking scheduled for February and completion planned for summer 2010. This structure is expected to become a distinctive new addition to the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. As defined... - December 03, 2009 - Redhook Green
New Jersey Architecture Firm Recognized for Excellence in Civic Stewardship, Preservation
Two prestigious design and preservation organizations honored Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects, LLC for its preservation of New Jersey government and educational landmarks, including Cass Gilbert’s early 20th-century Essex County Courthouse and Princeton University’s Whig Hall, which was transformed in the early 1970s by the late Charles Gwathmey. - December 03, 2009 - Farewell Mills Gatsch, LLC
Sterling Custom Homes Presents Award Winning Seminar Series
Duke McDowell and Gary Grambley of Sterling Custom Homes had the pleasure of presenting their award winning three-part seminar series titled “The Custom Home Construction Process” to a large group of Austin real estate agents on November 13, 2009. The setting was unique: the outdoor... - December 03, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Reliance Fall Protection Introduces Reusable Concrete Anchor
Reliance Fall Protection, a leader in custom fall protection solutions, is pleased to introduce the Reusable Concrete Anchor as an addition to their extensive line of unique anchorage devices. The Reusable Concrete Anchor Provides a safe, fall arrest rated 5,000 lb. (22kN) anchor point for... - December 03, 2009 - Reliance Fall Protection
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Four OBIES
Jim Chapman Communities had an impressive showing at the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s 29th Annual OBIE Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The active adult builder took home Gold Awards for Community of the Year: Attached for the Brookhaven at East Cobb... - December 03, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Georgia Builder Completes a Recent "Self Renovation" Project
Highlight Homes, LLC Launches New Website and Blog - December 03, 2009 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Lennar Hosts Holiday Open House Celebration at Colonial Heritage
Lennar is hosting a holiday open house celebration at their community, Colonial Heritage Saturday, December 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - December 03, 2009 - Lennar
Commercial Silk Int'l Creates CAD Drawings of Silk Plants and Artificial Trees for Architects, Interior Designers and Landscape Architects
New library of 2D CAD Drawings and 3-Part Product Specifications of silk plants available for free download. - December 02, 2009 - Commercial Silk Plants and Trees
New Green Building Report Focuses on the Role of Water, Rainwater Harvesting in Sustainable Design and Construction
New report notes that the bulk of building projects in the U.S. miss out on one of the most potentially significant water conservation opportunities: rainwater catchment and reuse. - December 02, 2009 - Watertronics
Verdigris Group Celebrates 3rd Year of Leadership in Carbon Neutral Business Practice
Today, Verdigris Group, the highly-progressive and ultra-green real estate development, consulting, and brokerage company, celebrates their continued bright future of corporate social responsibility through their ongoing partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF),... - December 02, 2009 - Verdigris Group
Highland Homes Offers Sears Commercial Personal Shopper with New Home Purchases
Highland Homes is pleased to announce a partnership with Sears Commercial to provide customers with an extraordinary home buying experience. Highland Homes and Sears are both companies that have been recognized for their outstanding customer service, and, due to their devotion to customer... - December 02, 2009 - Highland Homes
Accel Framing, Inc.® Announced Today That President, Ryan Holmes, is the Newly Elected President of the San Diego NARI Chapter
Accel Framing, Inc.®, providing Solution Driven® framing, announced today that President, Ryan Holmes has been elected President of the San Diego Chapter of the National Association of the Remodel Industry (NARI). - December 02, 2009 - Accel Framing, Inc.
BJAC Names Nancy A. Padgett as Marketing Director
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Nancy A. Padgett has been named as the firm’s new marketing director. In this position, Padgett will use her decades of... - December 02, 2009 - BJAC
Stamford Homes Wins National Housing Award
Grimsby's ultimate housing-led regeneration project Freshney Green has been honoured at the housing industry’s ‘Oscars’. The 450-home development clinched a coveted silver gong at the recent What House? Awards, during a swish ceremony at London’s Grosvenor Hotel. Freshney... - December 01, 2009 - Stamford Homes
The Lakes at Chaparral is Bringing New Meaning to Resort Style Living at an Affordable Price
A new planned residential development will offer future buyers looking for a waterfront lot in the Okanagan the opportunity to become members of the development team. As a member of the team the purchase price of the lot is reduced dramatically since team members participate in developer profits. The planned resort also will be the first to offer smaller detached homes from 600 square feet to 1800 square feet believing that smaller is greener and more affordable. - November 30, 2009 - Lakes at Chaparral Resort
Amber Electrical Contractors Adheres to Strict Training Requirements
Amber Electrical Contractors follows strict electrical training requirements for their employees. These steep training requirements ensure that all employees are both knowledgeable and capable of providing professional service to electrical clients. - November 29, 2009 - Amber Electrical Contractors
movemanSKG First Choice for Interiors Specialist
Laings Interiors in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, continues to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). After spending over £300,000 renovating the ground floor of its building to convert it into additional showroom space, it installed a movemanSKG platform lift. This allows less able customers to move about the store independently. - November 29, 2009 - movemanSKG
Storm Smart Employees Deliver Thanksgiving Meals to Needy Families
The Storm Smart fleet was on the road Thanksgiving morning, but instead of being filled with state-of-the-art hurricane protection products, they were filled with turkeys, pies and all the other foods necessary for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. - November 28, 2009 - Storm Smart
NH Green Builder to Discuss Green Building on WCRN Radio
New Hampshire green custom home builder Steven Reddy of Zetland Homes LLC to discuss green building and energy efficiency on "The Other Albert Show" WCRN Radio. - November 28, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Unit Architects Select Workspace to Strengthen Their Position for Future Growth
Workspace will provide full information management and financial integration to Sage - November 28, 2009 - Union Square Software
Omniroc, Inc. Opens New Headquarters in US
New headquarters for "green" building product manufacturer in Dallas, Texas.; - November 27, 2009 - Omniroc, Inc.
Stonhard Floors Play a Key Role as the Rebuilding of Greensburg Continues
Stonhard is proud to be part of the rebuilding of Greensburg, Kansas, which was almost wiped off the map after a devastating tornado in 2007. - November 27, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.
AAA Quality Home Improvement Adds Pat Flynn of Reston, Virginia's Keller Williams Realty to Its Northern Virginia Top Real Estate Agent Listing
AAA Quality Home Improvement is enthusiastic about having Pat Flynn, of the Town and County Group / Keller Williams Realty of Reston, Virginia, as one of its preferred partners and trusted source for real estate information, trends and insider tips. - November 26, 2009 - AAA Quality Home Improvement
BJAC Names New Communications Director
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 has promoted Rebecca Edmunds, former director of marketing, to the firm’s new communications director. In this... - November 26, 2009 - BJAC
Rocksolid Stone Works Introduces New Saratoga Soapstone Product Line
Northeast Ohio's premier stone work fabricator expands product offerings and more choices for customers with Soapstone product line. - November 26, 2009 - Rocksolid Surfaces
Second Certification Seminar for Defective Drywall Held in Gainesville, Florida
Defective Drywall in America workgroup, Building Envelope Science Institute and U S Building Consultants are presenting the certification for Chinese or other defective drywall in Gainesville, Florida on December 13-15, 2009 at the Best Western Gateway Grand. This program will certify inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors. - November 25, 2009 - USBCI
USBCI Introduces Certifications for Defective Drywall in Gainesville, Florida
Second training seminar for defective drywall inspection and remediation. - November 25, 2009 - USBCI
Advancements in Naval Research
Schultz-Creehan’s Friction Stir Fabrication Technology Presented to Office of Naval Research. - November 25, 2009 - Schultz-Creehan Holdings, Inc.
Amechi Fence Expands Aluminum Fencing, Vinyl Fence Products to Delaware, Providing Low Cost, Quality
Amechi Fence Company, a leading provider of residential and commercial fencing products, is responding to increased demands for quality Aluminum Fence products & vinyl fencing in the Delaware market. - November 25, 2009 - Amechi Fence Co
Home from Home for Stamford’s Quality Manager Dave
There's no better advert for Stamford Homes than to have a member of its own staff purchase a property – but even more so when it is the company’s quality manager. - November 25, 2009 - Stamford Homes
Harford Attachments Release New I - Lock Quick Hitch
Balfour Beatty Utility Systems and Skanska UK bring in new safety legislation for their quick hitches for sub contractors. Harford Attachments new I-lock quick hitch has been approved. - November 25, 2009 - Harford Attachments
NASA Names Thermablok® to Its Top 49 Product Spin-off List for 2009
NASA's new aerogel technology, the highest R-value ever developed, now set to change the world. - November 24, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Lexington SC Construction Company Streamlines Process of Building New Homes
People considering new home construction often expect the process to take months to complete. Lexington, South Carolina’s McGuinn Homes has developed a process to take customers through the steps of building new homes in less time while adhering to specific quality standards and guidelines. - November 24, 2009 - Mcguinn Homes
Leading Exterior Facility Maintenance Company, Lipinski Outdoor Services Organizes Holiday Drive for Troops
Lipinski Outdoor Services has collaborated with two NJ schools to organize a Support Our Troops Holiday Drive along with Dynamic Defense Materials. - November 22, 2009 - Lipinski Outdoor Services
Adame Construction is Recognized as a Leading Roofing Contractor in Austin, TX
Adame Construction has been recognized as one of the leading roofing contractors in Austin, TX. They have recently been selected as "Top Local Roofing Contractors" by Hometown Roofing Contractors - November 22, 2009 - Hometown Roofing Contractors