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Riverview Homes, Inc. Teams Up with “Kiducation”

Riverview Homes teams up with "Kiducation" to place clothing donation boxes on all of its 8 display centers. - July 18, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.

Lennar’s Sealed Bid Auction is Back by Popular Demand

Lennar’s Sealed Bid Auction event is back by popular demand. The event takes place on July 30th at all Lennar communities in Conway and Myrtle Beach. - July 18, 2009 - Lennar

VGS’ MagaForms™ Menu Displays Revolutionize the Concept of Menu Boards by Taking on a Whole New Shape

These re-imagined menu boards combine patented magnetic technology with colorful, changeable dimensional image forms to capture both the customer’s attention and their appetite. - July 18, 2009 - Visual Graphic Systems

Design Build Contractor SCC Selects Workspace for Email Management

Full roll out in phase two to include Document and Drawing Management - July 17, 2009 - Union Square Software

Salvaged Materials Find a Home in America’s Greenest Building Project

This week marks the grand opening for America’s greenest project and one of the world’s best showcases for reclaimed building materials. The Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL) in Rhinebeck, New York open its doors Wednesday, July 16. PlanetReuse, a global broker of reclaimed... - July 17, 2009 - PlanetReuse

Raleigh's Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric Are Recipients of an Award of Merit from the Inform Awards

Tonic Design | Tonic Construction with Mike Cindric are recipients of a 2009 Inform Award of Merit for their Art as Shelter project. The project was selected from a large pool of entries representing design excellence throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Designed and built specifically as an integral component of the North Carolina Museum of Art’s ‘art-in-service’ initiative, ‘Art as Shelter’ offers visitors a sheltered place to sit and reflect upon the museum sculpture park and public green way. - July 17, 2009 - Tonic Design / Tonic Construction

BJAC’s Tapati Bose Now 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 Tapati Bose, intern architect, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited... - July 16, 2009 - BJAC

Chimney Repair Company in New Jersey Launches Summertime Discount

A1 Armor Construction, a leading provider of roof repair, gutter cleaning, chimney cleaning and chimney repair in Northern New Jersey, plans to win new customers to a "Summertime Special" discount. - July 16, 2009 - A1 Armor Construction

Small Business Taps SBA for Growth Opportunities

Industria Inc., a small construction and project management firm, has obtained the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certification and completed the SBA Emerging 200 Program, which will provide the firm with opportunities for further growth and development - July 16, 2009 - Industria Inc.

3M and National Glass Service Group Form an Alliance

3M and National Glass Service Group (NGSG) announce the formation of an exclusive alliance to market window film solutions to large national retail chains. Through this agreement, NGSG will use 3M products and dealers exclusively while 3M will concurrently pursue all national retail accounts... - July 16, 2009 - National Glass Service Group

Commercial Duct Cleaning Company Launches New Website

Hughes Environmental, a commercial duct cleaning company based in Louisville, Kentucky, launched their new website today. The new site features expanded content, updated photos and graphics to create an entirely new online presence. - July 16, 2009 - Hughes Environmental

Hathaway Goes Green with Solar Power

The project, named Ansley at Princeton Lakes Apartments, will consist of 306 market-rate apartment units. It will feature 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, a resort style pool, an energy efficient clubhouse and other attractive amenities. The clubhouse, which was completed in May 2009, was built with... - July 16, 2009 - Hathaway Construction Services

Macallan Construction to Build Johnston County Hospice

Macallan Construction will begin construction on the Johnston County Hospice this month. - July 16, 2009 - Macallan Construction

Industry Specialists Unite to Form Global Engineering Services Organization

New Venture Enables Energy & Construction Companies Worldwide to Leverage a Full Spectrum of Engineering Expertise Through a Single Service Platform - July 15, 2009 - Cantara Engineering International

Brookhaven of East Cobb to Hold Open House Event July 30

Jim Chapman Communities' Brookhaven of East Cobb, Cobb County's best selling active adult community, will host at open house event July 30, 2009. - July 15, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities

New Glass Imaging Technology Helps On-Site Systems Meet Tight Deadline

Creating full-color glass store windows and product shelf backgrounds on less than two days' notice was a challenge for On-Site Systems. With the Atlanta.net store opening just hours away, Sierra Construction commissioned On-Site Systems to make it happen. Barry Russell, superintendent of Sierra... - July 15, 2009 - On-Site Systems

Mister Sparky Awards 100th Franchise

National Brand Reputation, Outstanding Customer Service and Best Business Practices Are Driving Growth - July 15, 2009 - Clockwork Home Services

Lunarstudio Architectural Rendering Website and Gallery Update

Lunarstudio has recently performed a major update to its existing website and gallery containing its architectural renderings and illustrations. Lunarstudio is a leader in the field of architectural renderings and illustration services. - July 14, 2009 - Lunarstudio Architectural Renderings

LionForce ecoLiving Home Receives LEED Gold

The U.S. Green Building Council Awards LionForce Building Systems LEED Gold Certification. - July 14, 2009 - LionForce Building Systems

American Wire Rope & Sling is Selected as a Top 10 Finalist in the Dell / NFIB Small Business Excellence Award Contest

Dell/NFIB announced 10 U.S. finalists for the Sixth Annual Dell/NFIB Small Business Excellence Award. American Wire Rope & Sling is one of these finalists and here is what was said about them: In an industry still using paper and pen to conduct inspections and inventory, American Wire Rope & Sling of Fort Wayne, IN, uses barcoding and RFID for more efficient inventory control and inspections, to better track repairs in cooperation with OSHA requirements, improve productivity and save money. - July 13, 2009 - American Wire Rope and Sling

Spiderman S. Mulholland, U S Building Consultants, is Issuing a Warning About Conducting Remediation on Homes with Defective Chinese Drywall

A leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese drywall, Spiderman S. Mulholland, Senior Forensic investigator and national consultant with U S Building Consultants and U S Building Laboratories Inc., is issuing a warning to those conducting remediation on homes and buildings across the states including Florida. - July 12, 2009 - USBCI

Stonhard Joins in the Effort to Green a Storm-Ravaged Town

Stonhard is the latest company to become a part of the “greening” of a Midwest town destroyed by a tornado. - July 11, 2009 - Stonhard, Inc.

Harmon Electric and S2Energy Join Forces to Launch Harmon Solar

Harmon Electric has merged with Glendale-based solar installation company S2 Energy Partners. As a result of the partnership, Harmon Electric has formed a new company division, Harmon Solar, specializing in the design and installation of photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial buildings. - July 11, 2009 - Harmon Solar, a Division of Harmon Electric

Trinity Partners "Buy and Hold" Charitable Bargain Sale - Case Study

Trinity Partners offers an alternative sale leaseback solution to companies owning highly appreciated commercial real estate. Corporations can generate much needed cash currently tied up in their real estate holdings. Corporations can receive a greater "net cash" return vs. selling the property as an all cash deal. - July 11, 2009 - Trinity Partners Corporate Acquisitions, Inc.

Three Move-in Ready Homes Available at Berkeley Chase, Presales Available on Remaining Carter Model Home Sites

Bowen Family Homes has three homes ready for immediate move-in and pre-sales for Carter model home sites. - July 11, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes

Florida Property Owners and Insurance Agents Benefit from a New Technology

WindStormDiscount.com, LLC, one of the fastest growing inspection companies in Florida, has streamlined the process of acquiring windstorm mitigation discounts. This new technology is saving homeowners money, saving insurance agent’s time, and helping to educate property owners about additional discounts that are available to them. - July 10, 2009 - WindStormDiscount.com, LLC.

Eastern Surfaces Adds Eco-Friendly Product to Line Up

Leading Countertop Fabricator to Offer New ECO Product by Cosentino - July 10, 2009 - Eastern Surfaces

The Jones Company Launches Aggressive Plan to Take Away Excuses

The Jones Company launches a new "Buy Now with Confidence" plan to help alleviate potential home buyers' hesitancy to buy now. The extensive plan provides answers for most any objection. - July 10, 2009 - The Jones Company

On Site Energy Co., Inc. (OSEC) Provides Power Solutions to the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana

The City of Jeffersonville like many Indiana communities along the Ohio River has had a history of combined sewer overflows. This has caused the city to be the focus of the Environmental Protection Agency. They needed to purchase quality used generator sets at an affordable price to provide emergency power when needed. - July 10, 2009 - On Site Energy

Green Lighting Isn’t Just About Wicked - Lightswitch Architectural LEEDS the Discussion at Design Industry Annual Conference

Avraham Mor, LEED AP, partner at Lightswitch Architectural, an award winning provider of architectural lighting design services, facilitated two discussions that emphasized the place lighting has in design at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2009 held June 15th - 17th. - July 10, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural

Aircon Helps Prevent Workers Productivity Slumping on Hot Days

Surrey company, Cool Concerns Mechanical provides affordable ways to keep your aircon working effectively for maximum employee performance. - July 10, 2009 - Cool Concerns Mechanical Ltd

Ibstock Extends ELEMENTIX® Rainscreen Cladding System

Ibstock extends its Elementix® rainscreen cladding system to give specifiers and architects complete flexibility for building design, with an unrivalled choice of façade sizes, colours and finishes. - July 09, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd

Ibstock Welcomes Budget Boost for Housing Market

Ibstock welcomes Budget announcement designed to stimulate the housebuilding industry including £500m investment to restart frozen building projects. - July 09, 2009 - IBSTOCK BRICK Ltd

BJAC’s 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 Lynn Eskridge Dunn, senior project manager at BJAC, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design... - July 09, 2009 - BJAC

FEECO International Provides Solutions Minimizing Phosphate Contaminations in Water Shed

FEECO has developed solutions to minimize and control Phosphates from entering the watershed via Agricultural, Municipal, and Industrial processes. - July 08, 2009 - FEECO International, Inc

Good Home Construction Wins Two 2009 Chrysalis Awards

Good Home Construction, a small general construction company that specializes in restoring and renovating historical and architecturally significant homes in Southern California, is honored to win two 2009 Chrysalis Regional Awards for Best Kitchen Under $50,000 and Best Bathroom Under... - July 08, 2009 - Good Home Construction

Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, to Open SW Regional Office: The Property Hunt is on

The marketing consultant the BBC introduce as The Marketing Magician is seeking a new regional office in the south west of England. - July 08, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates

Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Major FDA Building Three Months Early

Successful project also includes outperforming LEED requirements and providing excellent client service. - July 07, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Building and Landscaping Materials Now Available for Pick-Up in East Brunswick, N.J.

ATAK Trucking now offers a location in East Brunswick, New Jersey for pick-up of small quantities of sand, stone, topsoil and other building, landscaping and construction materials. - July 06, 2009 - Atak Trucking

Pawfriendly Landscapes is Adopting a Doggie Bag Station to Support Envirowagg, a Dog Waste Recycling Program That Converts Waste Into DOGGONE GOOD COMPOST®

Pawfriendly Landscapes is adopting a doggie bag station to support EnviroWagg. The City of Englewood Parks and Recreation Department and Englewood Unleashed are partnering with EnviroWagg, LLC to do an eco-friendly make-over for Canine Corral, a fenced dog park at 4848 S. Windemere Street. - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Elizabeth Bublitz is Hosting Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Denver West Shopping Center in Golden, Colorado for TMAC's 3rd Annual Percentage Day on July 23, 2009

Elizabeth Bublitz is hosting a book signing at Barnes & Noble Denver West Shopping Center in Golden, Colorado for TMAC's 3rd Annual Percentage Day on July 23, 2009. The event is to benefit Table Mountain Animal Center in Golden, Colorado. Participating stores will give a percentage of all their... - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Pawfriendly Landscapes Supported "Englewood Unleashed 4th Annual Chili Cook Off" as a Vendor for Their Fundraiser on April 25, 2009

Pawfriendly Landscapes supported "Englewood Unleashed 4th Annual Chili Cook Off" as a vendor for their fundraiser on April 25, 2009. Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, was invited to attend Englewood Unleashed committee to contribute her expertise on creating dog friendly yards. EU is a non profit organization dedicated to public education for off-leash dog recreation, site selection, park maintenance and fundraising for Englewood Unleashed parks. - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes Will be Teaching a Course at the Denver Botanic Gardens About Keeping Pets Safe During the Holidays

Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be teaching a new course at the Denver Botanic Gardens about keeping pets safe during the holidays on November 7 from 7-9 pm. She will discuss toxic plants and how various holiday decorations and commonly served food items can be... - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

Elizabeth Bublitz of Pawfriendly Landscapes Was Featured on 9 News on July 3 to Discuss Preventing Pests from Destroying Gardens

Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, was featured on 9 News on July 3 to discuss preventing pests from destroying gardens. Her philosophy was to discuss cruel free, organic ways to prevent coyote, deer, ants, mites, and rabbits from destroying yards. Elizabeth discussed... - July 06, 2009 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.

SC Sod Farm Announces Top Quality Sod for All Your Needs

Modern Turf, a South Carolina Sod Farm is pleased to announce the availability of top quality sod for golf courses, professional landscapers, sports fields and homeowners in the Southeastern US. Modern Turf has a wide variety of high quality grass species for different sod needs. Several different factors determine which type of grass will perform the best including soil, climate, usage and budget - July 04, 2009 - Modern Turf

Perimeter Security Firm Fensec Named as 2009 WA Telstra Business Awards Finalist MYOB Small Business Award

Fensec Pty Ltd has been named one of only five finalists in the MYOB Small Business Award category of this year’s West Australian Telstra Business Awards. - July 04, 2009 - Fensec Pty Ltd

Precision Building Construction, LLC

Precision Building Construction, LLC offers a range of services from complete custom home building to home remodeling. As a Certified Building Contractor with over 15 years of progressive hands-on field experience, Charles Hobus has developed the skills to effectively manage any size construction... - July 03, 2009 - Precision Building Construction, LLC

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