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Gregory Warren to Lead IBA Consulting & Engineering Into Southwest Asia Market
One of America's leading engineering firms opens its first international office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to serve growing overseas market. Gregory Warren, with 30 years experience as a consultant, builder/developer, will lead as director, International Business. - July 03, 2009 - IBA Consultants
Retail, Shopping Center and Office Financing Available
With the CMBS executions dissolved, for owners of Retail properties, Shopping Centers and Office buildings do not have to give their properties up or declare bankruptcy because of the inability to refinance. Securitized has the financing available to get through these times. - July 02, 2009 - Securitized Commercial Funding, LLC
Owner Occupied Business Loans Are Funding
With banks still witholding real estate capital, more and more owners are entrusting Securitized to close their loans. - July 02, 2009 - Securitized Commercial Funding, LLC
Residents in Lennar’s Colonial Heritage Community Take Action
Some residents of Colonial Heritage have volunteered to join the James City County Fire Department’s, Citizens Emergency Response Team to prepare for a disaster or emergency situation in their communities. - July 02, 2009 - Lennar
Bowen Family Homes Connects Online
Bowen Family homes launches their social media marketing plan which includes presence on popular online site such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. - July 02, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
BJAC’s Design Leader Earns LEED Certification
Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced Mark Sealy, design leader and manager of the Charlotte office has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental... - July 02, 2009 - BJAC
Western Architectural Expands Nevada Office with Strategic New Hire
In a bold commitment to the Southern Nevada market, Western Architectural announced today Jessie McCaskill has joined the Nevada Team as Business Development Manager. This strategic addition to the Southwest leadership team is part of an overall plan to expand Western Architectural’s... - July 01, 2009 - Western Architectural
Peter Schkeeper of SCHKEEPER INC. Receives Prestigious Distinguished Engineering Service Award
The New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers (NJSPE) has honored Peter A. Schkeeper, P.E., principal at SCHKEEPER INC., with its 2009 Distinguished Engineering Service Award, in acknowledgment of his more than 40 years of service to the engineering profession. Schkeeper, a recognized expert in building inspection and forensic engineering, was selected to be this year’s award recipient due to his long and distinguished career in the engineering industry. - July 01, 2009 - SCHKEEPER INC
Aegis Metal Framing Releases New Eco-Friendly Catalog
Aegis Metal Framing, a division of MiTek Industries announced today the release of their new eco-friendly Ultra-Span® Cold Formed Steel Trusses catalog. The debut of the new 12-page sleek catalog is printed on recycled paper using soy based ink as part of the company’s commitment to... - July 01, 2009 - MiTek/Aegis
American Leak Detection Partners with Environmental Biotech Company to Offer New Range of Services and Products to New and Existing Clients
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Teams with Sarasota, FL-based Benvironmental to Offer Consumers Preventative Plumbing Maintenance Services. - July 01, 2009 - American Leak Detection
Signature Kitchen Builders Announce "Show & Save" Promotion"
Calgary residents to save money on kitchens and cabinets. - July 01, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
St John’s Wood Housing Market Best for Six Months, According to Winkworth Estate Agents (St John’s Wood)
Winkworth estate agents in St John’s Wood has reported their best month for six months in terms of enquiries and sales. - June 29, 2009 - Winkworth St John's Wood
Four Buildings by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Receive Green Good Design Awards from European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and Chicago Athenaeum
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, one of the country’s leading architectural practices, received four architecture awards given by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and Chicago Athenaeum through its new Green Good Design program. Begun this year, the Green GOOD DESIGN... - June 28, 2009 - Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
JCB Improves Two Backhoe Loader Models
JCB has made significant improvements to its 3CX and 4CX backhoe loader models, improving their speed, control and fuel-efficiency. - June 28, 2009 - JCB Americas
Zera Construction & Armenian Relief Mission Work Together to Recycle a Playground for Orphaned Armenian Children
Commercial concrete restoration contractor Zera Construction and the non-profit Armenian Relief Mission have once again joined together, this time with the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, to disassemble the village's used playground set so that it can be sent to Armenia and rebuilt to benefit orphaned children. - June 28, 2009 - Zera Construction
Horizon Services Welcomes New Pennsylvania Sales Manager
John Cameron, Jr. Brings 30+ Years Experience to Region’s Premier Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Company. - June 28, 2009 - Horizon Services, Inc. - Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning
Gridley Medical Building is Complete
In tough economic climates, medical practices can still thrive. The development of team of Dennis J Lynch PA and Sunderland Associates has completed the Gridley Medical Building in Naples, Florida. Its success will grow though a concept of "tenant as a partner ownership." This commercial development was modeled after a successful ownership arrangement of another building built in 2000, called the Brennan Medical Building. - June 27, 2009 - Dennis J Lynch PA and Associates
Anderson Construction Group Breaks Ground on New SODO Flex Space
Anderson Construction Group has broken ground on 27,000 square feet of new flexible industrial/retail commercial buildings along Airport Way & Holgate Street in the SODO district of Seattle. Construction began in mid-June with the demolition of 15,000 square feet of dilapidated... - June 27, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
Own a Home at Lennar’s Fairways at Wild Wing for Less Than You Pay in Rent
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar is offering up to $30,000 off the price of a new townhome at their Fairways At Wild Wing community in Conway. “These huge savings offer a wonderful opportunity for homebuyers to get an incredible deal on a new townhome,” said Susan Martin,... - June 27, 2009 - Lennar
Anderson Construction Group Wins Master Builders’ 2009 Best Major Remodel
The Master Builder’s Association of King And Snohomish Counties honored Anderson Construction Group, Inc. with its 2009 award for Best Major Remodel Above $600,000 at its annual Remodeling Excellence Awards (REX) banquet held Saturday, June 20th at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Snohomish... - June 27, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
SciFi’s Ghost Hunters, Roto-Rooter Launch New Bathroom Reader Book
Roto-Rooter, America’s largest plumbing and drain cleaning service provider, has unveiled its latest creation to bring joy and relief to bathroom users everywhere. Chilling Tales from the Porcelain Seat is a vignette-style bathroom reader featuring real life Roto-Rooter plumbers and SciFi... - June 27, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
LDA Design to Go Live with Workspace for Email Management and Project Management
LDA Design Adopts Phased Approach to Workspace Implementation. - June 27, 2009 - Union Square Software
Conros Group Launches an All New Website Design
Conros Group is live on the Internet with a new design and website structure. With new look of the website; Conros believes it will increase its site's readability and efficacy for professionals. - June 26, 2009 - Conros Steels Pvt. Ltd.
Revitalization Brings New Housing to Historic Downtown Overland Park
In historic downtown Overland Park, Kan., new housing options are now available. Regions Development Company LLC announced today that it will host the grand opening Thursday, June 25 on a $5.3 million, 22-unit infill townhome development bordered by 78th Street on the north, Conser Street on the east and Newton Street on the west. Ribbon Cutting - 6-25-09 at 11:00 a.m. - Wine & Cheese Party (open to the public) - 6-25-09 5:00-8:00 p.m. - June 25, 2009 - The Townhomes at Buckley Court
Manhattan Kitchen Remodeling Firm Offers Summer Tips for Homeowners
Berceli Kitchen and Home Design, a leading Manhattan remodeling firm, says homeowners should think about the big picture and a realistic budget. - June 25, 2009 - Berceli Kitchen and Home Design
Recent Study Helps Quantify the Benefit of Energy-Efficient Retrofits
Initial results from a research study in East Tennessee shows that energy-efficient upgrades can pay off for homeowners by reducing heating costs by 35 to 65 percent. - June 25, 2009 - BioBased Insulation
Plath & Company Accepted Into the Bay Area Green Business Program
Plath & Company, a general contracting firm dedicated to construction and renovation of fine residential, commercial and historic structures has become a member of the Bay Area Green Business Program. The program is a voluntary partnership that recognizes and promotes businesses that demonstrate continuous compliance with applicable environmental regulations, conserve energy, water, and other materials, implement sound environmental practices. - June 25, 2009 - Plath & Company
Amenities Now Open at Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe
Bowen Family Homes is pleased to announce that the warm weather amenities at their Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe communities have opened in time for summer. - June 25, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Sterling Announces Innovative New Platinum Collection
Sterling Custom Homes is excited to present a new series of pre-designed home plans, The Platinum Collection. These plans have been inspired by the Austin custom home builder's favorite designs over the years, all of which are pre-selected with outstanding features that will make the homebuilding... - June 25, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Boston Cedar Adds Exceptional Quality Western Red Cedar, FSC Certified Cowichan Gold to Its Line-up of Third Party Certified Products
Specify FSC chain of custody certified Cowichan Gold for your most discerning projects. Western Red Cedar is utilized throughout the world in a multitude of highly valued specialty products. Terminal Forest Products has successfully developed one of the most comprehensive product lines in the industry including Cowichan Gold boards, dimensional or verticals available in FSC certified or non-FSC options. - June 25, 2009 - Boston Cedar
RealUp.com to Display Hart Corporation’s Property Listings
Hart Corporation has signed with RealUp to make its industrial real estate listings available on www.RealUp.com - June 24, 2009 - RealUp.com
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), a company that builds fine homes throughout Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Cary, Apex and Angier, N.C., has announced that the company has been ranked No. 37 on Business Leader magazine’s... - June 24, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Couple Enjoys Glory Years at Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge
Couple reveals why they chose to move to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge. - June 23, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Marketing Magician Joins Your Business Channel as Marketing Expert
UK based Stefan (Marketing Magician) Drew is about to start filming business marketing advice for web based TV channel yBC (your Business Channel) as a Marketing Expert. - June 23, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Irvine Public Schools Ranked Highest in the County According to New State Report
The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD), which serves residents of the Villages of Irvine, is home to the highest number of top performing schools in all of Orange County, according to a new report issued by the California Department of Education. - June 22, 2009 - Irvine Company Community Development
Messer Construction Co. Named One of "Best Employers in Ohio" for 2009
Messer Construction Co. has been named one of the 2009 “Best Employers in Ohio” by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Ohio State Council. Messer ranked sixth in the “Large Company” category, which was announced earlier this month. The Best Employers in Ohio... - June 21, 2009 - Messer Construction Co.
Brown Brown and Associates Top Church Architects in Dallas Designing a ‘Green’ Church
Brown, Brown & Associates, Architects are working with a Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area church for one of the few Texas “LEED Silver” churches: First United Methodist Church of Celina, Texas. - June 21, 2009 - Brown Brown and Associates
Fort Mojave Resident Goes Solar with a 5.06kW PV System
DJH Construction, Inc. installs a 5.06kW photovoltaic system for a Fort Mojave, Arizona resident. - June 21, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Zetland Homes LLC Demonstration Green Home Wins National Dream Home Award
New Hampshire custom green home builder Zetland Homes LLC wins Silver Dream Home Award for Green Home of the Year. - June 20, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
DAVACO Manages High-Volume Programs for Quick Service Restaurants. Restaurant Division Executes National Programs.
DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), a leading provider of retail and restaurant services, announced today that the company has the expertise to complete national quick service restaurant programs in thousands of locations across the country. DAVACO’s team of restaurant professionals specializes... - June 20, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.
Justdetailspainting.com to Paint the Home of a Colorado Springs Contest Winner Within a Single Day
Veteran family-owned house painting firm Just Details Painting, Inc. is pleased to announce that the company will be painting the home of a Colorado Springs resident within a single day. JustDetailsPainting.com, which offered a complete house paint job at no cost to the winner of a contest... - June 20, 2009 - Just Details Painting, Inc.
Design Firm Creates World-Class Ultra-Small Hearing Instrument
Industrial Design Teaming Up with Innovative Technology. - June 20, 2009 - Evolve Design Solutions Inc.
Dallas Famed Designer to Celebrate 70 Cycling 'The Tour'
Dallas-based Interior Design Hall of Fame interior architect, Andre Staffelbach, will celebrate his 70th birthday while cycling the last week of the Tour de France. Staffelbach has not taken this adventure since 2006 and is looking forward to being a part of one of the most grueling events in... - June 20, 2009 - Staffelbach
Lori Eichel of Accent Construction Moderates Green Building Panel
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women Host Sustainability Discussion. - June 20, 2009 - Accent Construction
Marnic Flame Retardant Protection Boards Meet LPCB Requirements
Marnic MP flame retardant, multi-functional, fluted protection boards used for protecting surfaces - approved to LPCB standards. - June 20, 2009 - Marnic Plc
Perimeter Security Firm Fensec Opens New Sydney Office & Warehouse
Fensec Pty Ltd have opened a new office space and warehouse in Sydney to meet the growing needs of clientele. To enable Fensec to provide a better service to its customers, the Sydney team has moved to a new office space and warehouse in Castle Hill. This improvement in operating premises will... - June 19, 2009 - Fensec Pty Ltd
Signature Kitchen Builders Completes Okotoks Project
Calgary based Kitchen Company partners with Pacesetter Homes - June 19, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
Just Touch and Go with Upgraded Striebig Vertical Panel Saws from TM Services Ltd.
Major improvements have been made to the popular Striebig Evolution and Control Series of vertical panel saws, improving their efficiency and making them even more attractive for use in the busiest of production environments. Launched at Ligna, both the upgraded Evolution and Control models now... - June 19, 2009 - TM Services Ltd
Gaelite Composite Signs in Better Shape with Striebig Panel Saws from TM Services Ltd.
Changing to a Striebig Vertical Panel Saw has help improve efficeinct at Irish sign manufacturer Gaelite. - June 19, 2009 - TM Services Ltd
Chandler Concrete Employees Receives National Sustainability Certification
Chandler Concrete's; Bob Cartner; Technical Sales, Brad Stowe; Technical Sales, Carl Wilburn; Key Accounts Manager, Casey Roberts; Technical Sales and Steve Bernard; Technical Sales all received the certification of Concrete Sustainability Specialist from the National Concrete Ready Mix Association (NRMCA). - June 19, 2009 - Chandler Concrete