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Charleston Architect to Serve on Tennessee Design Awards Jury
Whitney Powers, AIA, principal and president of Studio A Architecture in Charleston, will serve as a juror for the 2008 AIA East Tennessee Design Awards program, to be held in Charleston on October 11. Powers, an award-winning architect and LEED-certified practitioner, has received national... - September 12, 2008 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
North Cyprus Reunification and Property Market Race on Apace
The second meeting in the revived reunification talks between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and the Greece-backed Republic of Cyprus took place on the 11th of this month and property developer Blue C believe that the property market of the TRNC, where prices are between half and a third as expensive as those in the south, is primed to boom in parallel with the move towards reunification. - September 11, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Bardi Heating and Air Conditioning Wins Gold Step 2008 Safety Award
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Georgia recently announced its 2008 safety award recipients. Bardi heating and air conditioning is among the companies who received the 2008 Gold step safety award. The association’s National STEP and Georgia Chapter safety awards are... - September 11, 2008 - Bardi Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Accent Construction Wins EPA Award
Accent Construction, a Triangle-based full service commercial general contractor, has announced that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named them 2008 WasteWise Small Business Partner of the Year. Accent Construction will receive the award at the WasteWise & National... - September 11, 2008 - Accent Construction
Sepi Asefnia Receives 2008 Mover and Shaker Award
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), has been named a 2008 Mover and Shaker by Business Leader magazine. The Movers and Shakers award honors up-and-coming business leaders in the Triangle community. Asefnia will be honored with the other 2008 award winners on... - September 11, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Largest North Carolina Architect Firm List
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a. (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm ranked among the top architect firms on the Triangle Business Journal’s lists for Largest North Carolina Architects. The... - September 11, 2008 - BJAC
New Book Regarding Succeeding as a Commercial Mortgage Broker
Commercial Finance Advisors is proud to announce it just completed the second edition of its book regarding commercial mortgage brokerage. One of the most difficult and vital tasks of succeeding in this business is being able to prescreen commercial loan requests efficiently. - September 10, 2008 - Commercial Finance Advisors
NC Architect Frank Harmon Hired for Virginia Oyster Hatchery Study & Design
Frank Harmon, FAIA, principal of the award-winning firm Frank Harmon Architect PA in Raleigh, NC, has been hired to conduct the feasibility study and to create the conceptual design for the Northern Neck Oyster Hatchery Project (NNOHP) in Virginia. For the study -- the project’s Phase One... - September 10, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
JDavis Architects, PLLC Sponsors Raleigh Wide Open
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm served as a Knight’s Crystal Sponsor for the third annual Raleigh Wide Open, celebrating the grand opening of... - September 10, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
DAVACO Offers Disaster Assistance for Retailers
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company is prepared to respond to retailers’ in-store needs following natural disasters and other significant events that impact multiple retail stores within a region. With a nationwide presence of over... - September 10, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz Creator and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes Will be a Speaker for the Mile High Youth Corps on September 12
Elizabeth Bublitz, creator and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes will be a guest speaker at the Mile High Youth Corps on September 12, 2008 from 10am- 12pm at East Montclair Community Center at 6740 E Colfax Ave; Denver. The purpose to introduce Corpsmembers to professionals. Professionals will describe their work day and then after a small break, Corpsmembers can discuss questions more intimately with their chosen professional. - September 09, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Cypriot Peace Talks Spells Good News for the North Cyprus Property Boom
The island of Cyprus, divided by partition for 34 years, is set for reunification. Expected to benefit most heavily is North Cyprus, with its already flourishing tourism and property industries. The North Cyprus property boom is expected to heighten following the talks. - September 08, 2008 - Blue C Developments
DryJoist Named One of the 50 Most Innovative Building Products of 2008
Wahoo Decks’ DryJoist Receives Top Honor from Professional Remodeler Magazine. - September 07, 2008 - Wahoo Decks
Topper Double Bar Van Rack Provides Top Notch Strength and Durability at a Fraction of the Cost
Topper Manufacturing has introduced its new double bar van racks. This new van rack mounts to the gutter utilizing Topper’s patented mounting system, and is manufactured from the same high strength steel you come to expect from a Topper rack. - September 06, 2008 - Topper Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Cyprus Holiday Rentals Up by 250%
Athina Gardens is a luxurious holiday development by ELIAN Developers based on the south-east coast of Cyprus that boosted its occupancy this summer with an overall rentals profit 250% higher than the previous year. A strong online marketing campaign and the increasing popularity of the area are the main reasons for affecting such increase. - September 06, 2008 - ELIAN Developers
Storm Smart Named to 'Inc. 5000' List Third Year in a Row
For a record third year, Storm Smart has been named as one of the fastest growing privately-held companies in America by 'Inc. Magazine.' - September 05, 2008 - Storm Smart
Landscape Architect Donates Major Gift to NCCU Museum of Art
Mary Jo and Dick Bell of Atlantic Beach, NC, recently donated 14 significant works of art by the late A.B. Jackson to the North Carolina Central University Art Museum in Durham, NC. The Jackson collection, part of the Bells’ personal art collection, is valued at $194,000, according to a... - September 05, 2008 - Dick Bell, Landscape Architect
Dallas/Fort Worth Leak Detection Company Hires Zunch for Search Engine Marketing
Search engine optimization company to increase Web presence for leading residential, commercial and municipal leak detection company. - September 05, 2008 - American Leak Detection
Beacon Realty Capital Closes Self-Storage Transaction
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm with a specialized self-storage financing group, arranged variable-rate expansion financing for a Storage Today facility. Beacon provided its client with a 30-month, interest-only, variable rate construction loan, with a... - September 05, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Sustainable Houses Could Signal UK House Price Stability
The recent downward trend in house prices could be reversed if more sustainable homes are built claim Leamington Spa based consulting engineers, jnpgroup. jnpgroup’s designs for a future with reduced carbon emissions, less dependency on mains services and a sustainable lifestyle have been... - September 05, 2008 - jnpgroup
Tubwrap to be Innovative Solution for Builders
A new patented builder product designed to protect bathtubs during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from chips and scratches this product will protect bathtubs during all phases of construction. - September 04, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Stoneyard.com Introduces New England Fieldstone Sawn Pavers
Stoneyard.com recently added a new Thin Veneer saw to their vast array of equipment. Now the company is able to produce unique products that were never before possible. Stoneyard.com has just released a new product line: New England Fieldstone Round and Square & Rectangular Sawn... - September 03, 2008 - STONEYARD®
National Fifty Financial, LLC Expands Commercial Mortgage Lending Offices Into the Mid-Atlantic
National Fifty has begun its campaign to bring commercial mortgage lending syndication to the Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina. - September 02, 2008 - National Fifty Financial, LLC
Client Appreciation Barbecues Heat Up the Summer
What is a better way to celebrate a great project and great clients than a summer barbecue with family and friends? - September 02, 2008 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Coming Soon - the Home Maintenance Club
The Mark of Excellence Remodeling expert services can now be customized for your home’s current needs while securing its integrity and value for the future. - September 02, 2008 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Latham Architects Build on Social Housing Success
Derby-based architectural and urban design practice Lathams has beaten off national competition to work with one of the UK’s leading providers of affordable and supported housing. After a national tender process involved nearly 50 practices, Lathams has been selected as one of just a handful... - August 31, 2008 - Lathams
Hardin Construction Company Sponsors Third Annual Commercial Real Estate Joint Networking Event
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the firm will serve as a silver sponsor for the Third Annual Joint Networking Event for commercial real estate related professionals on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 5:30 to... - August 29, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
BJAC Releases Podcast on Healthcare Design
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on healthcare design. In this podcast, Fred Wolters, architect and healthcare leader for the firm, discusses the... - August 29, 2008 - BJAC
Royal Oaks Building Group Ranked Among Top Residential Builders
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been ranked among the Triangle area’s top residential builders by the Triangle Business Journal. - August 28, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
No Need to Wait: Turnberry Homebuyers Can Have Custom Now
Building a custom home from scratch can take months, but Turnberry Homes has homes ready for fast move-in and will customize them to suit the homebuyer’s needs. As Tennessee’s premier luxury home builder, Turnberry has structural and interior designers on staff who can work with... - August 27, 2008 - Turnberry Homes
Commercial Finance Advisors Closes $530,000 Commercial Mortgage Loan
Commercial Finance Advisors is proud to announce it closed $530,000 commercial mortgage loan in Taos, New Mexico. - August 26, 2008 - Commercial Finance Advisors
Elizabeth Bublitz of Pawfriendly Landscapes Featured in the NY Times on Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Elizabeth Bublitz, creator and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, was featured in the NY Times on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 about creating pet friendly yards. Ms. Bublitz was interviewed by Sheba Wheeler for the NY Times series on creating environmentally safe yards. - August 26, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Daniel Island Company Offers Special Homesite Incentive in Golf Neighborhood of Daniel Island Park
Daniel Island’s master developer has announced a special incentive for those seeking to build a home within the golf and country club neighborhood of Daniel Island Park. For a limited time, the Daniel Island Company will fund a portion of the golf membership initiation deposit at the Daniel Island Club for those purchasing select homesites in Daniel Island Park. - August 24, 2008 - Daniel Island Real Estate
Third-Generation Remodeling Company Teams Up with Greater Cincinnati PR Firm
Greater Cincinnati integrated public relations and marketing firm Eisen Management Group has been named agency of record (AOR) for the northern Kentucky-based Maile Build, Remodel & Design. The company is working with EMG to develop and implement a new communications program designed to... - August 23, 2008 - Maile Build, Remodel & Design
Center for Watershed Protection Releases Stormwater Monitoring Guidance
Local stormwater managers are often in need of quantifiable information to meet mandatory stormwater permit requirements or to justify their stormwater management budgets. Monitoring to track the effectiveness of local stormwater programs is one of the best ways to collect such information, such as... - August 23, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Multi Family Housing Expert and Leading Online Training Company Partner to Offer Safety and Risk Training for Property Management Companies
Alpha Risk Services, a Florida based risk management company specializing in multi-family housing, to provide content for Grace Hill’s web based safety and risk program for property management associates. - August 23, 2008 - Alpha Risk Services, Inc.
Charleston Architect Named "Green Goddess"
"If you can capture the poetics of a building and its place, you're on your way to being green." -- Whitney Powers, AIA - August 22, 2008 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
Xten Industries Listed in Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Xten Industries, a growing leader in contract manufacturing and plastic injection molding, is ranked today, by Inc. Magazine, as number 3,134 on the list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the United States. This list is compiled and ranked according to percentage revenue growth from... - August 22, 2008 - Xten Industries
A Custom Home That is "Truly a Reflection of Me" - States a New Homeowner of Julie Laterra Homes
Julie LaTerra Homes and their newest homeowners hosted a successful Open House. Guests enjoyed refreshments and snacks as they toured the expertly designed 3,500 sq. ft., custom home. Several guests wanted to buy the home. The new homeowners however, are not selling. - August 22, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Konstructa Hire Gets Ahead of Competitors with Three-Story Site Accommodation for London Construction Site
The three storey pre-fabricated site buildings required by Bell Projects’ luxury home construction site in Hampstead was delivered by Konstructa Hire, as they proved to be the only company able to set up high-quality site accommodation in three storeys right for the budget. - August 22, 2008 - Konstructa
Fake Commercial Loans Articles and How to Avoid Them
A new series of Special Commercial Loans Reports has been issued by AEX Commercial Financing Group to describe the growing problem of fake articles about business financing, business cash advances and commercial real estate loans. - August 21, 2008 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
ShelfGenie: New Top-Shelf Opportunity
ShelfGenie Has Pieces in Place to Become Predominant Brand in the Shelf Conversion Industry. - August 21, 2008 - ShelfGenie Franchise Systems
Habitat for Humanity of Moore County Celebrates Its Volunteers with a Golf Tournament at National Golf Club
Volunteers are the life blood of Habitat. Without them, Habitat wouldn’t be able to build 14 homes for low income families in Moore and Richmond counties every year. Habitat for Humanity of Moore County hosts three volunteer appreciation events every year, the Spring Cookout, the Golf... - August 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
RFMS Announces Estimating Software Available by Subscription
Resource and Financial Management Systems, (RFMS, Inc.) announces that Measure by RFMS is now available on a monthly subscription basis. Measure by Subscription offers the proven benefits found in the Measure by RFMS software. For a low monthly fee the up-front expense of purchasing the software is eliminated. - August 21, 2008 - RFMS, Inc.
Triangle Native Tom Booth to Lead Hardin Construction Company’s Raleigh Branch
Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com) has announced that Tom Booth, a vice president for the company, has been named vice president and general manager of the company’s recently expanded Raleigh presence. Booth, a Triangle native, is responsible for overall... - August 21, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Welcome Home TV Features Stoneyard.com New England Fieldstone
Welcome Home TV featured Stoneyard.com on its nationally broadcasted TV show focusing on home improvement. The informative video gives insight into the lost art of cutting stone. - August 21, 2008 - STONEYARD®
RCI Introduce Exciting New Property Investment Scheme
RCI were the pioneers of the time-share holiday, now they have introduced an entirely new concept which allows you to own your own holiday property, rent it out and earn credits which can be used for holidays in other destinations. An investor can have all the benefits of owning their own property and utilizing it when not in use, rather than simply renting a holiday space. - August 21, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Xten Industries Receives MMAC 2008 Future 50 Award
Xten Industries, a growing leader in the plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing industries, has been recognized and awarded a spot in the 2008 Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce list of Future 50 Companies. This award is for companies that, according to the MMAC, show a... - August 20, 2008 - Xten Industries
Optima Leads the Way for Greener Partitions Construction
As the warnings keep on coming about the state of our planet, Optima, the UK's market leading partitioning specialist has vowed to completely cut waste to landfill out of their operations through recycling by 2010. - August 20, 2008 - Optima
FIG, IHO and ISPRS Support Young Geo-Professional Magazine
Reed Business Geo is proud to announce that the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) have declared their support for the Young Geo-Professional magazine initiative by sponsoring the project. - August 20, 2008 - Geomares Publishing