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Rollex Releases Aluminum Soffit, Fascia, and Trim Coil in Fiber-Cement Colors
Rollex Corporation, a manufacturer specializing in metal building products, has added seven popular fiber-cement siding colors to its lineup of aluminum soffit panels, fascia covers, and related exterior components. Rollex has expanded its aluminum color palette to offer cost, performance, and... - December 12, 2008 - Rollex Corporation
"Green" Architect Selected as December Commencement Speaker
Frank Harmon, FAIA, an award-winning “green” architect and Professor in Practice at N.C. State University’s College of Design, will deliver the commencement address for the College’s December graduates, dean Marvin Malecha announced recently. College of Design commencement... - December 12, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Enventure Technologies Launches www.EnventureInc.com to Showcase Its Enterprise Content Management Services for OEMs, EMS Providers and Component Distributors
Enventure Technologies Inc. today announced the launch of www.EnventureInc.com that is now the official website of Enventure’s Content Management Solutions Group. The new website showcases Enventure’s portfolio of Content Management services including services for Component Engineering, Master Data Management, Environmental Compliance Data Management, Analytics, Supply Chain Consulting and Strategic Sourcing. - December 11, 2008 - Enventure Technology Services
Professional Engineer Michael Malcolm Slay Recognized on Top ‘Aggie 100’ List for Second Year Running
President of Slay Engineering Company, Incorporated, achieves double-digit growth in revenue for two consecutive years, ranking 55th among recognized businesses led by Texas A&M ‘Aggie’ Graduates. - December 10, 2008 - Slay Engineering Co., Inc.
John G. Ziebarth Joins SfL+a Architects
SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has announced that John G. Ziebarth, AIA, has joined the firm as Project Manager. In this position, Ziebarth will oversee the design, management and coordination of multiple complex projects, and is responsible for creating sustainable, energy efficient... - December 10, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
Sepideh Asefnia Named Engineering Impact 24 Leader
SEPI Engineering Group President Honored by Business Leader Magazine. - December 07, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
It’s Here… Stonhard’s New Floor Systems Brochure
Stonhard's newest flooring systems brochure is now available, complete with updated product information, vivid graphics and endless design possibilities. - December 07, 2008 - Stonhard, Inc.
Messer Construction Co. Moves to Larger Office Space in Indianapolis
Messer Construction will be moving to a larger office space in Indianapolis to accommodate local business growth. - December 07, 2008 - Messer Construction Co.
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC and IBA Consultants, Inc. Announce Settlement
Today, Israel Berger & Associates, LLC and IBA Consultants, Inc. (Innovative Building and Architecture Consultants) announced a settlement agreement on litigation involving the use of the IBA initials for marketing and branding purposes. Both parties, who are competitors in the field of... - December 06, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Stoneyard.com Launches New Website
Stoneyard.com has just launched a new version of their website. Additional features and a user-friendly interface make selecting the perfect stone more efficient and easy to use. “We want our customer’s visit to www.stoneyard.com to be informative and inspiring. The new homepage is... - December 06, 2008 - STONEYARD®
Xten Industries Trumps European Manufacturers for British Product
Xten Industries, an award-winning plastic injection molder and contract manufacturer, beat out overseas competition and began production of the popular British product, Bikebins, this week. Executive Designer Sam Lowings began manufacturing the bins in the United Kingdom (UK) after discovering, in... - December 06, 2008 - Xten Industries
New Full-Service Engineering Company Opens Its Doors in White Salmon, WA
American Aerospace Engineering LLC supports clients by taking their ideas from concept to production, all while meeting deadlines. - December 05, 2008 - American Aerospace Engineering LLC
Highland Homes Opens Highland Courte at Ayersworth Glen
Highland Homes recently opened their new affordable line of homes in the community of Ayersworth Glen. - December 05, 2008 - Highland Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Forms Federal Group
Leverages company-wide experience and expertise gained in Washington, D.C. area. - December 04, 2008 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Top Award Given for Restoration of Ace Pilot’s Columbus Home
The Durable Restoration Company receives a Preservation Merit Award for its work on Eddie Rickenbacker’s childhood home. - December 04, 2008 - The Durable Group
Nitrofreeze® Cryogenic Deburring Service Expands
The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. is pleased to announce expanded capabilities for the removal of machine burrs from complex machined parts. The process, known as Nitrofreeze® cryogenic deburring service, has been adopted by a wide range of customers in diverse industries including... - December 04, 2008 - Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction Sponsors Integration ‘08 Conference
Company takes leadership role in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM). - December 02, 2008 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Genesis Funding Source, LLC Provides $4,000,000 in Term Financing for Houston Retail Strip Center
Bryan K. Watts, President of Genesis Funding Source, LLC, announced today that the company has provided $4,000,000 in term financing to Beltway-Gessner Retail, LP (“Beltway-Gessner”) for a 28,483 square foot retail strip center located off Beltway 8 in Houston, Texas. The... - December 02, 2008 - Genesis Funding Source, LLC
BCD Selected to Manage Two Projects for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
BCD is proud to announce that they have been selected to manage two construction projects for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. As a result of Columbia University's expansion, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Harlem will be relocated to a new building directly across the street from the current location. The 7,200 square... - December 02, 2008 - Branded Concept Development (BCD)
Cornerstone Detention Announces Fulton County, Georgia Video Visitation Contract
Prison supply company Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. has been awarded a contract to supply a modern 70 unit video visitation system to the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. The VizVox Sentry system will increase security in the jail, while still allowing family members and others to visit with the inmates. - December 01, 2008 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Office Partitioning Specialist Optima Systems Wins Prestigious Construction Marketing Award 2008
Leading commercial office partitioning expert Optima Systems has this week been honoured at the Construction Marketing Awards 2008 in the category of ‘Best Use of a Website.’ - November 30, 2008 - Optima
Omaxe, the Indian Real Estate Developer Giant Targets NRI Buyers
The recent depreciation of the rupees against the dollar has been diverted Indian real estate property developers towards the NRIs living in various places of globe. This may also be the ideal time to invest in property in India because the recent slowdown may become 20 percent benefit for the NRIs. - November 29, 2008 - Omaxe Ltd
Mountain Architects Releases Its Newest Addition to a Distinctive Collection of Log Cabins & Plans
Take a look at how this award-winning architectural firm transforms the ordinary log cabin into rustic elegance. - November 28, 2008 - PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects
MHAworks to Renovate Durham County Office Building
Durham County has selected local architecture firm MHAworks to design the renovation of a 40,000 sf County building. - November 28, 2008 - MHAworks
IDL (EU) Rewarded for Another Outstanding Project
IDL (EU) Limited, Blue C’s main shareholder and the architectural force behind the luxury Whiterocks resort in Bafra, North Cyprus, recently received the distinction of seeing one of their projects recognised by the very top level of the interior design community. During last month’s... - November 27, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Blake Products Reveals Its New Cabinet and Counter Top Surface Protection Products for Builders and Construction Contractors
A new cabinet and counter protection system designed to protect surfaces during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from stains and chips, this product will protect counters and cabinets during all phases of construction. - November 27, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Walls Painting, Inc. Becomes a PDCA Accredited Company
Walls Painting, Inc. has successfully earned PDCA Accreditation by completing all the necessary courses and submitting the appropriate business documents. Contractor College would like to congratulate Walls Painting, Inc. on this outstanding achievement. - November 27, 2008 - Walls Painting, Inc.
SfL+a Architects Announces New Principal and Director of Charlotte Operations
SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz) has announced that Daniel J. Robinson, AIA, has joined the firm as a Principal and Director of the Charlotte Operations. In this role, Robinson will have complete responsibility for the performance and operation of SfL+a’s Charlotte office. His duties will... - November 27, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
Duke University's Greenest Building Gets the Gold
The eco-friendly Ocean Conservation Center, designed by "green" architect Frank Harmon, has all the right stuff to warrant one of the USGBC's highest rankings. - November 26, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Moss & Associates Wins Four Prestigious Awards from Associated Builders and Contractors of South Florida
Three high-profile projects built by Moss & Associates, one of Florida’s largest construction management companies, have received 2008 Excellence in Construction Awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida East Coast Chapter. ABC also presented Moss with its Platinum... - November 26, 2008 - Moss & Associates
AllAroundHomeRemodeling.com Offers Holiday Season Home Remodeling at a Discount
AllAroundHomeRemodeling.com is offering its construction network at a discount during the Holiday Season. Why bring stress into your holidays trying to select a quality and reliable contractor for your holiday home improvement needs. Schedule you home improvement project before December 31, 2008 to receive your discount. - November 26, 2008 - All Around Home Remodeling
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Mountain Architects Announces Launch for a Distinctive Collection of Log Cabins & Plans
The log cabin industry is inundated with simple, low-end cabin designs. Mountain Architects takes the ordinary log cabin to the next level by blending rustic elements with high end finishes and inspiring design. - November 25, 2008 - PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects
Fall Family Fest a Success in Richmond County
The Fall Family Fest was held from 11am to 2pm on November 15 at the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham. This was the first event in Richmond County for Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. “Despite the unfortunate weather, we had a good turnout of children and families,”... - November 25, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
EnergyStar Certifies Northeast Georgia Home Builder
Mountain View Home Builders has been certified under EnergyStar’s green builder program. The company builds energy efficient homes in the Northeast Georgia area. - November 25, 2008 - Mountain View Home Builders
Blake Products Reveals Its New CarpetWrap Carpet Protection Film for Builders and Construction Contractors
A new carpet protection product designed to protect carpets during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dirt and stains, this product will protect carpets during all phases of construction. - November 25, 2008 - Surface Protection International
25-Year Design and Construction Expert Joins IBA Consultants
Mark Baker, president, IBA Consultants announces that Beatrice Bastidas has joined the organization as a consultant. A 25-year design and construction industry veteran, she will serve IBA’s South Florida clients and concentrate on waterproofing and roofing related projects. Prior to joining... - November 24, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Stonres RTZ: A Trusted Formulation Gets a Brand New Name
Stonhard proudly re-introduces one of its best-selling products with a brand new product family name. - November 24, 2008 - Stonhard, Inc.
New Options in Vinyl Flake Floor System Expand Design Possibilities
Stontec, Stonhard's long-lasting vinyl flake flooring system, is now available in all new colors and two flake sizes, allowing for highly customizable flooring solutions. - November 24, 2008 - Stonhard, Inc.
New Ingredient in Resinous Floors Makes Installation “X-tra” Fast
Stonhard is excited to offer "Xpress" versions of two best-selling products to speed up installation time on critical path and new construction projects. - November 24, 2008 - Stonhard, Inc.
Construction Windscreen on Your Project? Tips for Architects and Construction Project Planners.
Don't get caught on your next building project plans if the site requires construction screening. Larry Brown, owner of Midwest Cover a national windscreen manufacturer and distributor, provides architects and construction site managers with tips and things to consider if the next job requires temporary fence screening. - November 23, 2008 - Midwest Cover
VAIL Products Now Shipping with the VAIL Universal Hitch
Vail Products announces that its’ world renowned line of attachments are now shipping with a 100% Bolt-on Universal Hitch. The Vail Products Universal Hitch allows a hitch to be added at anytime during the attachment’s lifecycle, eliminates the need for welding, and enables a hitch to... - November 23, 2008 - VAIL Products
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Five Obie Awards
Jim Chapman Communities received outstanding recognition Saturday at the Greater Atlanta Home Builder's Association's 28th annual Obie Awards program. - November 23, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Mark Johnson Custom Homes Web Site Wins International W3 Award
Wilmington custom builder, Mark Johnson Custom Homes has won a prestigious Silver W3 Award for their web site www.markjohnsoncustomhomes.com. W3 Awards honor creativity and excellence on the web. There were over 3,000 entries to this year’s competition. “It is an honor to be recognized... - November 23, 2008 - Mark Johnson Custom Homes
Xten Industries Featured on Cover of Plastics Decorating Magazine
Xten Industries, a growing leader in the plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing industries, is featured on both the cover and in a profile story in the most recent issue of the national magazine, Plastics Decorating. Plastics Decorating magazine is distributed to 10,000 plastics... - November 23, 2008 - Xten Industries
Introducing the Vail Products X-Ripper
Vail Products is proud to announce a new product to the construction, excavation and site prep industry, the Vail X-RIPPER. The VAIL X-RIPPER is an exciting addition to the world-renowned Vail Products line of attachments. The X-RIPPER is vastly superior to the rippers currently used today in the construction, excavation and site preparation industries. The Vail X-RIPPER has a Wide array of new and improved features. - November 22, 2008 - VAIL Products
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services Makes Quick Work of Fast Food Project
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor recently completed the rigging of two modular boxes for a Checkers in Staten Island, NY. The scope of work for the project consisted of rigging two modular units that would make up a... - November 22, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son Completes Critical Installation of Generator for Private Client
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor recently completed the rigging and rough setting of a 4,000 lb backup generator for a private client in New Jersey. R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) was... - November 22, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Peachtree Residential's Victoria Square More Than Half Sold
Victoria Square has become the place to live near quaint downtown Alpharetta, and opportunities are dwindling as Peachtree Residential, a luxury builder in Atlanta, announces it has surpassed the half-way sold mark. An Alpharetta new homes community of just 69 brownstone-style townhomes priced from the mid $300,000s, Victoria Square has made a name for itself with its strong sense of style and stellar location. - November 21, 2008 - Peachtree Hills Place
LGE Receives Three Separate Certificates of Occupancy
Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson to Hold Grand Opening Celebration This Weekend. - November 21, 2008 - LGE Design Build
Blake Products Reveals Its New FloorWrap Floor Protection for Builders and Flooring Contractors
A new floor protection product designed to protect floors during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from scratches and chips, this product will protect floors during all phases of construction. - November 21, 2008 - Surface Protection International