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Modern New Ecoloxury Community Breaks Ground in Costa Rica
Rich in biodiversity brimming with excitement and unparalleled in gorgeous views, Costa Rica is one of the hottest destinations for travelers and expatriates. One Los Angeles-based eco-luxury lifestyle brand is taking advantage of Costa Rica’s natural appeal by creating Kalia, four blissfully... - September 04, 2009 - Kalia, LLC
Pinellas County Florida Jail’s Installation of Acoustiblok All Weather Sound Panels Vastly Improves Sound Quality in Courtroom Videoconferencing
Largo, Florida – Videoconferencing between Pinellas County jail inmates and the adjacent Pinellas County Court saves money by doing away with prisoner transportation and the extraneous costs and inconveniences that go with escorting prisoners to court for arraignment and other initial appearances. System feedback was a big problem for judges who couldn't hear the proceedings until Acoustiblok all weather sound panels were installed. - September 04, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
American Pride Bank Presents Resolution to Past Chairman of the Board
American Pride Bank is a full service bank offering commercial banking and personal banking. American Pride Bank created a Resolution in August 2009 to honor a former Chairman of the Board. - September 04, 2009 - American Pride Bank
Five Star Painting Expands Into Austin, Texas with a New Franchisee
Five Star Painting announces the grand opening of their new franchise in Austin, Texas with their newest team member, Mike Combs. - September 04, 2009 - Five Star Painting
CETCO Remediation Technologies Acquires Distribution Rights for Tensar International’s Triton® Marine Mattress System
CETCO Remediation Technologies proudly announces distribution rights to the Triton® Marine Mattress System in the United States and Canada for subaqueous treatment of contaminated sediments. - September 04, 2009 - CETCO
Pine Street Carpenters Expands Remodeling Services for Smaller Projects
Pine Street Carpenters, a design-build remodeling company based in West Chester, PA, hires new production manager for "small jobs." - September 04, 2009 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
Certified Green Dealer Year Two Status Achieved
Boston Cedar is pleased to announce that it has completed the second year of continuing education with the Certified Green Dealer™ Program. Its staff has participated in a second year of voluntary educational training and testing on good green building techniques and green product choices in lumber and building materials. - September 04, 2009 - Boston Cedar
15 Days Left in Roto-Rooter’s Chilling Tales Sweepstakes
Haunted Hotel Stay, Ghost Hunting Trip with SciFi Channel’s Ghost Hunters Among Top Prizes - September 04, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
US Building Consultants Pushing for ASTM standard for inspections
This is an important step in the process as we move forward in this crisis. ASTM International is one of the foremost recognizable associations to be involved in helping to establish proper standards for the inspection of Chinese and other defective drywall. Mulholland feels that without a standard, the opportunity for substandard practices will continue to occur. - September 03, 2009 - USBCI
Olds Elevator Makes Industries Safer with a Unique and Revolutionary Take on Vertical Elevation Systems
Olds Elevator in Hudson New Hampshire has introduced a vertical elevation system that offers industries safer and more effective material conveyance systems. Olds Elevator USA claims their system dramatically decreases the risk of explosions caused by dust clouds, a problem plaguing many industries requiring the movement of large amounts of materials. - September 03, 2009 - Olds USA
Backyard America Introduces New Pergola
The country’s leading pergola fabricator, Backyard America, has recently introduced a new product to their already extensive line of pergola kits, the Southampton. The Southampton is Backyard America’s first pergola with gabled rafters, which differentiates from other pergolas due to... - September 03, 2009 - Backyard America
Introducing… The ShadeRight Premium Canopy: A New Shade System Offered by Backyard America
With broad product knowledge and years of experience under its belt, Backyard America has now brought in a new canopy system that is nothing short of special. - September 03, 2009 - Backyard America
Balfour Beatty Construction Celebrates Dedication of Student Union at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
On Friday, August 28, 2009, students, faculty, and administrative staff at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte gathered for the dedication of their much-anticipated new student union. Recently completed by Balfour Beatty Construction, the expansive, 196,000-square-foot facility promises... - September 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Austin Auditors' Marketing Campaign to Promote Energy Audits in Austin, TX Pushes Forward
"30% Plus" marketing campaign begins today. Offers 30% off standard ECAD Austin energy audit pricing. - September 02, 2009 - Austin Auditors
Eastern Surfaces, Area’s Premier Stone Fabricator, to Exclusively Offer Kohler and Sterling Kitchen Products
Brings Quality and One Stop Shopping to the Marketplace. - September 02, 2009 - Eastern Surfaces
Sterling Custom Homes is Austin's Green Custom Home Builder
Sterling Custom Homes saves on energy costs and protects the environment when building for their customer’s by using green building techniques. - September 02, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Pinal County Plumber, Peltzer Plumbing Undergoes New Management and Name Change, Extends Service Area
Clemans Complete Plumbing becomes Peltzer Plumbing Inc., extends service area to towns of Queen Creek, Maricopa and Casa Grande, Arizona. - September 02, 2009 - Peltzer Plumbing
Eugene, OR Handyman Launches New Web Site - CCB License #190186
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Eugene, OR, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://oregonhandyguy.com. With over 15 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - September 02, 2009 - Handy Guy, LLC of Oregon
BJAC Earns Special Recognition Certificate and Proclamation at Raleigh’s Construction Expo
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 was honored with a Special Recognition Certificate and a Proclamation from the Mayor's office at the Construction Expo... - September 02, 2009 - BJAC
Beasley & Henley Works with Charities in Slow Times
“We have the time, we have the designers, we are happy to help.” Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design has a few designers with time on their hands as they wait for the market to pick up. This is the perfect time to 'give back' and work with charities who may need their help. - September 01, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Heavy California Rainy Season Predicted - Check Your Foundations Now
Julian Construction Urges Homeowners with Indicators of Foundation Problems to Act Before the Rainy Season Starts - September 01, 2009 - Julian Construction
Altitude Marketing Launches Visually Spectacular Website for Eastern Surfaces
Eastern Surfaces, the region’s leading fabricator of natural stone and solid surface products for home, commercial and industrial buildings, launched a brand new website designed and developed by Altitude Marketing. The website focuses on user-friendliness while featuring a modern design rich... - August 31, 2009 - Eastern Surfaces
American Designer, Dutch Shipyard Introduce "Vision Line" 70 Meter Megayacht
Award-winning American yacht architect Ward Setzer, principal of Setzer Design Group, and Icon Yachts of Holland introduce the “VL-70,” a sleek, futuristic vessel loaded with all the special features of a world-class Super-Yacht within the “Build-Platform” of Icon Yachts. - August 31, 2009 - Setzer Design Group
RealUp.com Announces UpLand Group, Inc. as Its Newest Listing Partner
UpLand Group, Inc. makes its commercial property listings available on www.RealUp.com - August 30, 2009 - RealUp.com
Kitchen Remodeling Firm in Manhattan Gives Away Free Dishwashers to New Customers
Berceli Kitchen and Home Design, a leading Manhattan kitchen remodeling firm offers “Dishwasher Giveaway” to Manhattan homeowners. - August 29, 2009 - Berceli Kitchen & Home Design
Brown, Brown & Associates – Architects Takes on Revitalization of Custer Road United Methodist Church Design
Brown, Brown & Associates – Architects have signed on to redesign the Custer Road United Methodist Church of Plano, Texas to provide members an area to socialize and linger. Having successfully assisted the church with 9 previous growth phases, Brown, Brown & Associates –... - August 29, 2009 - Brown Brown and Associates
AIA Detroit Hosts “2009 Birmingham-Bloomfield House Tour,” Oct. 4th
Tour to feature innovative design concepts that represent some of the most current thinking and trends in residential design. - August 28, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Bowen Family Homes' Model Home at Stonehaven Terrace for Sale
Bowen Family Homes recently announced that its fully furnished model home at its Stonehaven Terrace community in Cumming is on the market. The beautifully designed, 1799 square-foot home includes three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and one half bathroom and is priced to sell at $174,900. The... - August 28, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Brown, Brown and Associates Architects Develops Systematic Analysis Process for Church Architecture
The Brown, Brown team is now lending their expertise to assist churches in analyzing their current ministry and church, to evaluate how they may continue to grow. This new Ministry Analysis service includes current building utilization, service times and ministry format to identify growth options,... - August 28, 2009 - Brown Brown and Associates
Francesca’s Restaurants Look to Siegel-Gallagher for Expansion Outside of Chicago
John Bergh and Cory Sovine of Siegel-Gallagher recently completed a deal with Francesca’s Restaurants, an 18-unit Italian restaurant chain based in Chicago. As Francesca’s was exploring expansion options in the Midwest, Siegel-Gallagher turned the restaurant’s sights toward... - August 28, 2009 - Siegel-Gallagher
BJAC Senior Project Manager Earns LEED Accredited Professional
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Terence McCabe, project manager at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)... - August 28, 2009 - BJAC
Highland Homes Opens Model Home at St. James Crossing
Highland Homes is pleased to announce the opening of their new model home at St. James Crossing. - August 28, 2009 - Highland Homes
Polyurethane Structural Insulated Panel Withstands C4 Explosive Blast
SIP Supply’s Greenix Panel survives 4lb detonation of the military explosive C4 while being tested for the new Quantico, Virginia modular training houses. - August 27, 2009 - SIP Supply, LLC
North Star Bath Remodeling Offers North Texas New Options in Bath Remodeling
Bathrooms are the new newest room in the home to get created which reflect the high standards of aesthetic and bathing pleasure. - August 27, 2009 - North Star Bath Remodeling
Cornerstone Detention Products Ranks in Inc.’s Top 5000 List for Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
International detention products and services company Cornerstone Detention Products has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. Cornerstone Detention Products, based in Tanner, Ala., received a ranking of 2,223 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list. - August 27, 2009 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Reliance Fall Protection Introduces the ‘Comfort Series’ Harness
Reliance Fall Protection, a leader in custom fall protection solutions, introduces the ‘Comfort Series’ of Full Body Harnesses. These harnesses combine our best-selling ‘A’ Series™ and ‘Ironman’ Series™ harnesses with ‘X’ style shoulder... - August 27, 2009 - Reliance Fall Protection
Biocontainment Facility Design and Construction Administration Completed by FSG
Facilities Solutions Group completes design and construction administration of Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL-3) biocontainment facility in Chicago. As defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ABSL-3 involves practices suitable for work with animals infected with indigenous... - August 27, 2009 - Facilities Solutions Group, Inc.
Stone Pride Releases New Marble Borders in US Market
Stone Pride released a new marble border called Harmony. It’s picture is available at www.stone-pride.com and can be shipped immediately from Anaheim, CA. - August 27, 2009 - Stone Pride International Corp.
Deck ReDo Now Offers a How-to Blog on Web Site
Deck Redo Blog offers chance for homeowners to see the impact of staining a deck the proper way and what can occur if the deck is stained improperly. In addition to techniques, products, Deck Redo, of former company Deck Renu, offers to opportunity for homeowners to ask questions and make comments. - August 27, 2009 - Deck Redo LLC
Wausau Home Builder Goes Green
Vistas at Greenwood Hills goes green. Taking an already unique community nestled between a 27 acre nature conservatory and private golf course, Jim Wanserski makes this development into something truly special. - August 27, 2009 - Vistas at Greenwood Hills
Only Three Homes Remain at Bowen Family Homes' Alcovy Falls
Only three single family home remain; townhomes move-in ready. - August 26, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Bathroom Renovations in Sydney Gain from Full Service Solution
The market for bathroom renovations in Sydney is set for a new level of service with a fully managed solution being offered by Renovation Boys, one of the leading bathroom furniture and accessory retailers in the city. - August 26, 2009 - Renovation Boys
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, Wins National Recognition for Emarketing August 2009
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, has been recognised nationally for what he is best at - marketing a businesses without a budget. The recognition comes from E-skills UK, the employer led, government supported, national sector skills council, in their latest edition of Business IT Skills. It reports... - August 26, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
2020 Ponce Receives Certificate of Completion
2020 Ponce, an elegant, full-service Class A office building located at 2020 Ponce de Leon Blvd. in the Coral Gables business district, has received a Certificate of Completion. The 14-story classic Mediterranean-style tower was developed by Florida East Coast Realty (FECR) and has a total of... - August 26, 2009 - Florida East Coast Realty
Award Winning Architecture Firm Stinson Design Group Changes Name to CDG-Texas
Award winning Houston architecture firm specializing in corporate, institutional and educational facility design changes its name to align more closely with its Los Angeles affiliate. - August 26, 2009 - Chelsea Design Group
New Skatepark at Military Base Boosts Soliders’ Morale
With the construction complete, the grand opening of the new skatepark at the Fort Irwin Military Base is set for Wednesday, August 26. Permission to shred sir? Permission granted soldier! With the help of Spohn Ranch Skateparks, the new 15,000 square foot concrete skatepark at the Fort Irwin... - August 26, 2009 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Dallas' Staffelbach Takes Top Honors
Dallas-based interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, earned top honors from the American Society of Interior Designers (Texas chapter) with the First Place in Corporate – Large (over 15,000 square feet) award. It was Staffelbach’s design and finish work on their corporate... - August 26, 2009 - Staffelbach
Legacy Kitchens Calgary Renovates Showroom
Legacy Kitchens CEO John Buller is pleased to announce that Legacy Kitchens Calgary has completed the renovation of their showroom. The new showroom boasts several exquisite new kitchen designs, accessories and new cabinet lines available at Legacy Kitchens. The showroom encompasses many different... - August 24, 2009 - Legacy Kitchens Calgary
Workpost.com Directory Reaches 1,000 Pros
Workpost.com today announced the Workpost Pro Directory has surpassed 1,000 contractors, all actively managing their listings. This simple and free website connects consumers who need work done with quality service professionals. - August 23, 2009 - Workpost LLC
American Right of Way Associates Holds Haynesville Shale Training Class
August 29th, 2009 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport located in the Mid South American Right of Way Associates (ARWA, Inc.) will hold a training class Saturday, Towers building in Downtown Shreveport on the corner of Travis Street and Edwards Street. The class is titled... - August 21, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates