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Aluminum Shapes is Pleased to Announce Bob Jennings as Chief Executive Officer
Aluminum Shapes is pleased to announce Bob Jennings as Chief Executive Officer based out of Delair, NJ. Bob has an engineering degree from Iowa State University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. He spent much of his career at EFCO, a global leader in the design and supply of forms for... - November 13, 2009 - Aluminum Shapes LLC
Milgard Lends Hand to Helping Hands House
Milgard Windows & Doors makes donation to Helping Hands House charity in Pierce County, Washington. - November 12, 2009 - Milgard Windows & Doors
AIA Huron Valley Announces 2009 Honor Awards Recipients
Ann Arbor firms Lord Aeck & Sargent, Inc., David Milling Architects, Hobbs+Black Associates, Inc. Quinn Evans Architects and Cornerstone Design Inc. among those recognized. - November 12, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Huron Valley
Commercial Real Estate Finance Veterans Form The BSC Group
Several senior executives formerly allied with Chicago’s Beacon Realty Capital have opened The BSC Group, a commercial real estate investment advisory services firm. Based in Chicago, The BSC Group offers financial and loan advisory, workout, loan assumption and mortgage brokerage solutions to owners and investors of every commercial real estate property type, with a special emphasis on the self-storage market. - November 12, 2009 - The BSC Group, LLC
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. Receives International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Registration
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc., a U.S.-based cryogenic service provider to the global marketplace, announced the approval of its International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. ITAR is a collection... - November 12, 2009 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
Lennar Celebrates Model Home Grand Opening at Foxbank Plantation This Weekend
Lennar’s Grand Model Opening is Set for This Weekend. - November 12, 2009 - Lennar
Cornish & Carey Welcomes Veteran Investment Broker Russ Sherman
Russ Sherman has joined Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International as senior vice president of the firm. He will be a part of the investment brokerage team and be based in the firm’s San Francisco office. Russ brings to C&C nearly 35 years of commercial real estate experience, most recently as senior director of Cushman & Wakefield's Capital Markets Group. - November 11, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Cornish & Carey Welcomes Allison Gorelick to Investment Team
Allison Gorelick has joined Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International as vice president of the firm. Mrs. Gorelick, a LEED AP-certified and Chartered Financial Analyst, brings to C&C more than 15 years of development and financial leadership experience. She joins C&C President Erik Doyle’s investment team and will be based in the firm’s San Francisco office. - November 11, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Biltmore Lake is Honored with Association of the Year Award
Western North Carolina is inundated with beautiful places to live, and last week, one Asheville community was honored as the recipient of the Association of the Year Award, which is given annually by the North Carolina Chapter of the Community Association Institute (CAI). Biltmore Lake, located... - November 11, 2009 - Biltmore Farms, LLC
Archinature Drafting and Illustration Services Firm Wins First Place in the Focal Press Photoshop Challenge
Archinature Drafting and Illustration services firm wins first place in the Focal Press Photoshop Challenge for their use of digital photo manipulation in Photoshop. - November 11, 2009 - Archinature
American Right of Way Associates Will Have Exhibitor Booth at Haynesville Shale Expo
ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will have an exhibitor booth at the Haynesville Shale EXPO November 13, 2009. American Right of Way Associates (ARWA) is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc.) headquartered out of Fort Worth, Texas. - November 10, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Eco Building Booms in Low Economy as Australia's Largest Eco Building Report Completed
Buildings use 40% of total energy consumed*, 12.2% of the total amount of water consumed per day* and 40% of Australian waste is building waste*. These facts and, more notably affordable green solutions were released today in a 150 page study. - November 10, 2009 - Econstruct Australia
Custom Construction, Inc. Awarded TrexPro Gold Rating
Custom Construction, Inc. and Jeff Teander of Raleigh, NC have been awarded TrexPro Gold rating by the Trex Company. They have installed a high volume of Trex decks and demonstrated expertise in working with environmentally responsible Trex products. - November 08, 2009 - Custom Construction, Inc.
Viceroy Southeast Expands Its Territory to Represent 20 States
For Fifty Years, Viceroy Homes, a Canadian based company, has been designing custom pre-engineered homes. Viceroy Southeast is now representing them in 20 U.S. States. - November 08, 2009 - Viceroy Southeast
New Daytona Beach Skatepark Set for Grand Opening
The 16,000 square foot facility will officially open on Saturday, November 7th. - November 07, 2009 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
KleenPro Restoration Opens KleenAir Environmental Carpet, Airduct and Mold Remediation Services
Kleen Pro Restoration in Matthews, North Carolina announces the grand opening of KleenAir Environmental for retail businesses and home owners. - November 07, 2009 - Kleen Pro Restoration
New Yoke Sizes Meet Industry Demands
Recognizing the need for an increased variety of yoke sizes within numerous industries, G&G Manufacturing has expanded its product line. For example, 12 new sizes have been added to the Square Bore Yoke, six to the Shear Pin Yoke, and five to the Slip Sleeve Yoke. Sales Manager Lowell... - November 07, 2009 - G&G Manufacturing
NH Home Builder Offering Seminar on Building a Custom Modular Home and Green Building
Zetland Homes LLC, a NH based custom green home builder, is offering a free dinner seminar on building a custom modular home with Westchester Modular Homes and Green Building Using Modular Technology. - November 06, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Five Star Painting Expands Into Boston, Massachusetts with a New Franchisee
Five Star Painting Franchise is pleased to announce the opening of a new franchise in Boston, Massachusetts by their newest franchisee team members, Steven Oransky and Carmelina Procaccini. - November 06, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Wise Launch Condensation Shop
Wise Property Care launches their new Wise Condensation Shop, specialising in cost effective products to alleviate condensation problems. - November 06, 2009 - Wise Property Care
JCB's ENCORE Program Brings New Life to Used Equipment
Rapidly expanding program soon to cover refurbishment of all types of JCB machines - November 06, 2009 - JCB Americas
Source One Builders Launch Radiant Floor Heating and Are Offering an Exciting 20% Off for Regular Customers
Source One Builders is a Chicago, IL based full service investment company and one of the leading property management companies in Chicago, founded in 2004. Source One Builders deals in construction management and are specialized in bathroom & kitchen remodeling. - November 06, 2009 - Source One Builders
Sold: Former Headquarters of Emerson Network Power
Craig Stanley of Siegel-Gallagher Madison, LLC, along with ONCOR International network affiliate Paine Wetzel of Chicago, IL, represented Emerson Charitable Trust and Emerson Electronic in the sale of a 45,760 SF office building located on 6.38 acres, as well as an adjacent 6.93 acre vacant lot. The facility, previously utilized by Emerson Network Power, sold in early October at a selling price over $5 million. - November 05, 2009 - Siegel-Gallagher
Julian Construction Offers Earthquake Retrofitting to LA Homeowners
Urges Homeowners to Utilize Earthquake Retrofitting to Protect Homes from Earthquake Damage - November 05, 2009 - Julian Construction
Feyereisen Studios Presents Stillwater Lift Bridge Model for the Blind at Minnesota Architects Convention
The architectural model builder displays lift bridge model at American Institute of Architects convention to engage participation of low vision individuals - November 05, 2009 - Feyereisen Studios
BJAC Named to Zweig Letter 2009 Hot Firm List
Lou Jurkowski, founder and chief executive officer of BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional service for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm has been named to the Zweig Letter 2009 Hot Firm List. - November 05, 2009 - BJAC
Highland Homes Reduces Prices on Central Florida New Homes
Highland Homes is slashing prices again. - November 05, 2009 - Highland Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Selected for $25 Million Contract with Guilford County Schools
In a joint venture with D.H. Griffin Construction, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected by Guilford County Schools to manage construction of $25 million in additions and renovations to Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, North Carolina. The school originally opened in 1959, and its renovation... - November 04, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Sanibel Home Builder Debuts New Blog and iTunes Series
The Aubuchon Team of Companies in Cape Coral is debuting their new blog and iTunes series, designed to promote the Southwest Florida area to potential home buyers. - November 04, 2009 - Aubuchon Team of Companies
Aggregate Industries Celebrates Green Star Certification at North Grafton Ready Mix Plant
Aggregate Industries Northeast Region celebrates the Green-Star Certification of its North Grafton Ready Mix plant in North Grafton, Massachusetts. The North Grafton Ready Mix Plant was recognized by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association for its Environmental Management System (EMS) as a... - November 04, 2009 - Aggregate Industries Northeast Region
Chinese Giant in the Natural Stone Industry Announces the launch of BC Monument in Early 2010
The Chinese giant, Best Cheer is poised to release the Memorial Division into the North American marketplace in early 2010. The head 0ffice is located in Elberton, Georgia. - November 04, 2009 - B C Monument
Reliance Fall Protection Introduces Tool Lanyard Series
Reliance Fall Protection, a leader in custom fall protection solutions, is pleased to introduce the Reliance Tool Lanyard Series. Lanyards are available in a variety of configurations, and can support tools weighing up to 50 lbs. Falling object hazards from elevated locations is a serious jobsite... - November 04, 2009 - Reliance Fall Protection
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Silver at 2009 Parade of Homes
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received a Silver Award from the 2009 Parade of Homes competition, an annual event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The company received the Silver... - November 04, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
fd2s Creates Interactive Donor Kiosks for Cancer Center
Austin-based wayfinding and environmental graphic design consultant fd2s has completed the development of an innovative donor kiosk system for the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. The kiosks, which are located throughout the institution, include PCs with embedded... - November 03, 2009 - fd2s inc.
AAA Quality Replacement Windows Principal Scott Thompson Creek Window Preservationist
A smoke house Creek Window that was originally crafted by the tribal hands of the Muscogee or Creek was photographed and inspected by window expert Scott Thompson. Scott is a historical window preservationist and enthusiast; a Super Window Expert and one of the principles of AAA Quality Home Improvements. - November 03, 2009 - AAA Quality Home Improvement
Local Small Business Announces That a Facelift May be All Your Home Needs
According to a new handymen service business in Tucson, Arizona “A facelift may be all your home needs; in order to enhance it, rent it, or even sell it.” - November 02, 2009 - Facelift Services
Des Moines, Iowa Handyman Launches New Domain
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Des Moines, IA, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://www.desmoineshandyman.com. With over 25 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - November 01, 2009 - Handy Guy, LLC
Green Builder – Highlight Homes – Branches Out to Fill the Highly Sought After "After Market" Niche
Atlanta Builder Makes an Addition of Its Own by Creating a New Division – Highlight Home Restoration - November 01, 2009 - Highlight Homes, LLC
Wright Building Gets Business Award
Wright Building Systems, Inc has been selected for the 2009 Best of Hendersonville Award in the Prefabricated Structures category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). - November 01, 2009 - WRIGHT BUILDING SYSTEMS INC
Platform Lift a Work of Art
The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery is using a movemanSKG Prima Plus platform lift to allow less able visitors to access the gift shop and a newly refurbished gallery area. - November 01, 2009 - movemanSKG
Bay Area Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeler Opens Virtual Showroom
Livermore's Wine Country Cabinets, a kitchen and bathroom remodeling contracting company in the San Francisco Bay Area has opened a virtual showroom on their new Web site. Customers can now browse their product catalogs online. - October 31, 2009 - Wine Country Cabinets
Calgary Kitchen Manufacturer “Builds” on Technology
Calgary based Kitchen company adds new CNC Router to their warehouse arsenal - October 31, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
Flying 3D Launches New Website for Low-Cost 3D Visualisations and Animations
Flying 3D, a sister company to creative agency Flying Kite, has just launched a dedicated 3D visualisation and animation website at www.flying3d.co.uk Flying 3D are a specialist design visualisation and animation company, creating 3D computer generated images (CGI’s) and animations for... - October 31, 2009 - Flying 3D
Rosendin Electric Names Sam Lamonica as New CIO
New Chief Information Officer Appointment Paves the Way for Rosendin Electric to Expand with the Latest Construction Industry Technology. - October 30, 2009 - Rosendin Electric
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Fall Protection Solutions for the Wind Energy Industry
Ideal for use in the construction and maintenance of wind turbines. - October 30, 2009 - Capital Safety Australia
BJAC’s Construction Administrator Earns Certified Construction Contract Administrator Designation
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Christina Graham, construction administrator at BJAC, has earned the Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)... - October 30, 2009 - BJAC
Lennar Announces New Community in Goose Creek and Focuses on Affordability
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar is Showcasing Four Spectacularly Affordable Home Designs at St. Charles Place. - October 30, 2009 - Lennar
Red Cup Charity Golf Tournament Raises Thousands for American Red Cross
More Than $8,000 Was Raised for the American Red Cross at the Lennar Colonial Heritage’s Charity Gold Tournament. - October 30, 2009 - Lennar
Finalists for Bowen Family Homes’ Penny Power Promotion Almost at Capacity
Homebuyers interested in winning a Bowen Family Home for just $.01 and Realtors looking to win $50,000 need to make sure to follow Bowen Family Homes’ Penny Promotion on their Web site, www.bowenpennypower.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook at either www.twitter.com/bowenfamilyhome or... - October 30, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Brown, Brown and Associates Dallas Church Architects Joins the Metroplex Christian Project Alliance as the Official Church Design Firm
Brown, Brown and Associates – Architects is appointed the official design firm for the Metroplex Christian Project Alliance. The alliance is comprised of three other firms, each with their own specialization, 3i Construction, Mission Management Consultants for financing, and MMC Green... - October 29, 2009 - Brown Brown and Associates