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Cedar Rapids, Iowa Handyman Launches New Web Site
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Cedar Rapids, IA, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://www.cedarhandyman.com. With over 25 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - August 19, 2008 - Handy Guy
Local Harford County Architect, Paul Edmeades, Elected Vice-Chair of Maryland State Board of Architects
The Maryland State Board of Architects elected Paul D. Edmeades of Harford County, as Vice-Chair of the Board last week. Edmeades, President of Edmeades & Stromdahl, Ltd. Architects/Planners brings over 35 years of architectural and community leadership experience to the State Board. The State... - August 18, 2008 - Edmeades & Stromdahl, Ltd. Architects/Planners
Stenbak Design Selected to Make Renovations on Auto Dealership in Milford
Local design/build architect renovates as well as builds and designs. - August 18, 2008 - Stenbak Design Associates
GVA Advantis Hires Justin Savich as New Land Associate in Central Florida
GVA Advantis has hired Justin Savich as an associate of land services for the Greater Orlando area. - August 17, 2008 - GVA Advantis
Geo Announces New Scalable 1Gbit/s and 10Gbit/s Managed Network via London’s Sewers
Geo’s high speed optical fibre network in London provides a number of key benefits to its customers. - August 17, 2008 - Crime Prevention Products Ltd
Raleigh Architect Named "Green Goddess"
Architect Erin Sterling of Frank Harmon Architect PA in Raleigh is featured this month in Skirt! Magazine as a “green goddess.” A key member of the firm’s design team, Erin is a LEED® accredited professional who brings her expertise to bear on many of Harmon’s finest... - August 16, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Hosting a Book Signing at Yappy Hour on Friday, August 15 from 5:30pm - 9pm in Parker
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be hosting a book signing at Yappy Hour on Friday, August 15 from 6:30-8:30pm at City Bark Doggie Daycare, 9835 Mangano Lane, Parker, Colorado. The fee is $30 per person and $50 per couple, all proceeds will be going to the Misha... - August 15, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Topper Manufacturing Has Done It Again
High strength, durability, and a protection against rust that is unmatched in the industry has kept Topper Manufacturing the Midwest's top manufacturer of ladder racks and cargo carriers - August 15, 2008 - Topper Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Drafting Consultants Offers Options in Making Floor Plans for New Homes
Drafting Consultants offers two ways to meet client's need for custom house plans. Blueprints can be obtained through the traditional method of hiring a drafter, or by taking two short courses that enables the client to do it for themselves. - August 13, 2008 - Drafting Consultants
Hardin Construction Company Expands Triangle Operations
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company, LLC (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the company is expanding its Triangle operations. The Raleigh office, which has 22 employees, is led by Booth, a Triangle native. Hardin, based in Atlanta, has... - August 13, 2008 - Hardin Construction Company
Rate1st Adds Mortgage and Loan Related News Service
Rate1st.com users are now able to view news articles in real time, related to a wide array of topics including home mortgages, commercial loans, and more. - August 10, 2008 - Rate1st
Lights on with Solar Energy for San Antonio Firms: Slay Engineering Co. and Madeline Anz Slay Architecture
Novastar Energy installed 24 180kW panels in conjunction with CPS Energy in Balcones Heights, Texas. - August 09, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
Graham Landscape Architecture Promotes Quinn Craughwell to Associate, Hires Kameron Aroom
Graham Landscape Architecture is announcing the promotion of Quinn Craughwell, ASLA to the position of associate. The company has also hired Kameron Aroom as a landscape architect intern. Ms. Craughwell currently heads Graham Landscape Architecture’s Abingdon, Va. office, where she... - August 09, 2008 - Graham Landscape Architecture
PLC Global Announces Philippine Condotel Investment Conference
PLC International Marketing Networks will host a global agent conference for their Lancaster Brand of Philippine Condotel investment sales in Manila and Cebu this November 2008. - August 09, 2008 - PLC International Marketing Networks
Stenbak Designs, Builds and Delivers New Veterinary Care Facility in Concord for Fall 2008
Local Design, Build, Manage Firm build larger veterinary facility for local group. - August 09, 2008 - Stenbak Design Associates
GVA Advantis Negotiates $1.4 Million Sale of Parcel Near Proposed Courthouse Site in Downtown Jacksonville
GVA Advantis represented the Raabe Family Property, LLC in the sale of a .51-acre parcel in downtown Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla., for $1,400,000.00 or $63.49 per square foot. The 22,050-square foot parcel is located directly across the street from the site of the proposed new county courthouse. - August 07, 2008 - GVA Advantis
GVA Advantis Negotiates Long-Term Lease for Collman & Karsky Architects in Fountain Square Centre
GVA Advantis negotiated a 9,715-square foot long-term lease renewal in Fountain Square Centre for Collman & Karsky Architects, Inc. in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Vince La Mariana, senior director of office and industrial services with GVA Advantis, negotiated the transaction on... - August 07, 2008 - GVA Advantis
Women Asked…Julie LaTerra Homes Responded
Are you thinking about updating the look of your home, or considering buying or selling? Join Julie LaTerra Homes for Girls' Night Out and spend and evening enjoying great wine, delicious Hors D'oeuvres and new friends. Learn about innovative design ideas and how you can refresh your home with the vibrant, new color trends of 2008. - August 07, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Learn the Secrets of Building a Custom Home ~ Julie LaTerra Homes Shares the “Seven-Simple Steps” ~
Julie LaTerra Homes has narrowed the homebuilding process down to seven simple steps to help you start planning your new home today and get back to what’s really important…your life, family & friends. - August 07, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Emerging Overseas Property Investment Market
Despite the current climate in the UK market, developers are leading the way in North Cyprus where the market is poised for massive growth. The UK housing market is in a state of near collapse and recent negative press about the viability of some holiday homes in Northern Cyprus has cast a shadow... - August 05, 2008 - Blue C Developments
JDavis Architects Names New Intern Architect
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Allison Laney Harris has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Harris will assist project managers in... - August 03, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Five Star Painting Franchisee Expands Into Northern Utah
Brandon Oquendo, owner of two successful Five Star Painting franchises in Salt Lake City and Park City, purchases Northern Utah market. Five Star Painting, a leading painting franchise company, today announced that Brendon Oquendo, current owner of Salt Lake City, Utah and Park City, Utah... - August 03, 2008 - Five Star Painting
Five Star Painting Opens Two Franchises in Indianapolis
Five Star Painting to bring quality painting services to Residents and businesses in central Indiana. Five Star Painting today announced the opening of two new franchises in Indianapolis, the 52nd and 53rd franchises in its vast network. With the backing of the second largest and fastest growing... - August 03, 2008 - Five Star Painting
MorningStar Restoration Responds to Hurricane Dolly with High-Tech Estimates, Done Online
Web Savvy Roofing Company Marries Professional Storm Damage Estimates with Online Images and Documents; Offers Assistance to Hurricane-Hit Homes and Businesses. - August 03, 2008 - MorningStar Restoration
Trammell Crow Company Debuts Two 362,200 SF Distribution Centers in Dallas, Texas
Trammell Crow Company retained Bob Moore Construction as the General Contractor, and Alliance Architects and Halff Associates as the designers for the I-30 Distribution Centers 1 & 2 in Dallas Texas. Completed in July, 2008, the project features two 362,200 SF cross-dock distribution centers. Each building features four entries, a 32-foot clear height and 60 dock doors. The primary entrances for each building are finished with an extensive stone façade to provide dramatic visibility. - August 03, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
On Site Energy Co., Inc. (OSEC) Releases the "Snorkel Series" (S-Series) a Self Powered Rental Air-Conditioning/Distribution Package
On Site Energy Co., Inc., has tested their innovative “Snorkel Series” (S-Series) at high profile customers such as The Home Depot, which utilized the system for vendor displays in parking lot tents, and the event planners have said the system costs them a third of what they had been previously paying for similar equipment. - August 02, 2008 - On Site Energy
Retailers Prepare for Busy Fourth Quarter
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company is gearing up now for the fourth quarter of 2008 and is planning and finalizing holiday/seasonal programs. DAVACO, which has over 700 W-2 employees across the country, offers a comprehensive range of... - August 02, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Linford Expands North West and North Wales Building Operation
Linford Group has expanded its building, refurbishment and facilities management and maintenance operation across the North West and North Wales with a move to new premises in Flintshire. The new offices in Hawarden will be the headquarters for Linford across the region. Paul Baines, regional... - August 02, 2008 - Linford-Bridgeman
Code Approval of Modular Housing Systems (MHS Prefab)
MHS Aluminum Building System Meets LARR Requirements/ US Systems LLC, developer of MHS prefab technology is pleased to announce that it has received the final code approval for the use of MHS Structural Insulated Panel Frame Assemblies from the Department of Building and Safety, Engineering Research Section of City of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Research Report: RR# 25703 - August 01, 2008 - Modular Housing Systems
Jeff Benton Homes Now Ranks Among the Nations Top 200 Home Builders
Jeff Benton Homes, Incorporated, has achieved a top-200 ranking on Builder Magazine’s annual list of the nation’s largest homebuilders for 2007. Builder Magazine tracks trends in the housing and construction industry and bases its annual rankings on both the total number of closings... - August 01, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Rate1st Provides Expansive New Directory of Financial Resources
Rate1st, America's largest online lending network is proudly announcing the release of its brand new Directory of Financial Resources. The directory will provide a wealth of information, allowing consumers in need of additional information or services, to quickly and easily access sites applicable to their needs. - August 01, 2008 - Rate1st
"Fool's Gold," Now on DVD, Features Setzer-Design Superyacht
"It was unique to see one of our designs on the big screen." -- yacht architect Ward Setzer. - August 01, 2008 - Setzer Design Group
Key Plastering and Tiling Launch New Website
View information on Key Plastering and Tiling services, customer feedback, and tips from the experts at http://www.keyplastering.co.uk. - August 01, 2008 - Key Plastering and Tiling
Diabetic Patients Lose Weight Without Even Trying
Participants in herbal supplement clinical trial lose nine pounds without changing eating habits. - August 01, 2008 - SolaRx Health
Royal Oaks Building Group Launches New Web Site
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced the launch of the company’s new Web site. The Web site offers detailed descriptions of each Royal Oaks community with a large gallery of images and a list of featured properties, as well as news... - August 01, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
ASI Extreme Loading for Structures Software and Services Gain Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation
Applied Science International’s Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS) technology and consulting services have just been assigned the Department of Homeland Security’s SAFETY Act Designation for Anti-Terrorism. - July 31, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
DBI-SALA Introduces Their New Power Tagline Unit
Provides remote access to overhead fall protection systems. - July 31, 2008 - Capital Safety Australia
Beacon Realty Capital Closes $13.5 Million Self-Storage Refinancing Transaction
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm with a specialized self-storage financing group, closed a $13.5 million refinancing transaction for nine Murphy’s U-Store-It self-storage properties in the Joliet, Moline and Peoria markets in northern and central... - July 31, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
DAVACO Featured in A.R.E's Retail Environments Magazine
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, was recently featured in A.R.E.’s Retail Environments Magazine in an article entitled, “Greening Transportation: Shipping is the new frontier in reducing the retail industry’s carbon footprint.” The article,... - July 31, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Component Engineers Inc. Increases Its Wire EDM Department to 15 Centers in Operation
Component Engineers Inc. announces the addition of six new state-of-the-art Fanuc a-0iD Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) machines purchased from Methods Machine Tools of Sudbury, MA. CEI is now one of the largest Wire EDM production houses in the northeast. - July 31, 2008 - Component Engineers Inc.
Jeff Benton Homes Opens New Pool and Clubhouse in South Huntsville
Representatives from the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce joined Jeff Benton Homes a ceremony to open a new pool and clubhouse complex in Renaissance, a JBH community in Huntsville, Alabama. - July 30, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Charleston Church Welcomes Members to New "Green" Sunday School
“This is our generation’s contribution and a lasting testament to being sensitive to the church, the city, and the earth,” said Dr. Stephen Cofer-Shabica, chairman of the building committee task force, when the thoroughly “green” addition to the oldest church in... - July 30, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Another Thousand-Years-Mystery Revealed at the Indonesia Pavilion, Expo Zaragoza
Kris: Could It Pour Water From Heaven and Water Paddy Fields ? A thousand years-mystery was revealed yesterday at the Indonesia Pavilion, Expo Zaragoza, by a knowledgeable staff of the Pavilion. - July 30, 2008 - Indonesia Pavilion 2008 at the Expo Zaragoza
Builder Services of North Carolina Opens in Creedmoor
Owners Ben Bass, Chris Bass, and Danny Marshall are pleased to announce the opening of Builder Services of North Carolina, a first class home improvement company located at 908 N. Durham Avenue in Creedmoor. - July 28, 2008 - Windows Siding Roofing Experts of NC
Success Among the Ruins: Buyers Still Turn to Turnberry Homes' Williamson Communities
While homebuyers may seem hesitant in today’s market, 12 families have moved into Turnberry Homes' Stags Leap and Catalina communities during the last two months. As Tennessee’s premier builder of luxury homes, Turnberry is filling its Williamson County communities with custom designs... - July 28, 2008 - Turnberry Homes
Criss Angel Mindfreak: Building Implosion Escape
“Extreme Loading® technology used to predict the collapse of Spyglass Resort in a Criss Angel Mindfreak episode.” - July 25, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
Commercial Finance Adsivors Opens Commercial Loan Broker "Store"
Commercial loan broker, Commercial Finance Advisors, of Birmingham, Michigan has opened an online commercial mortgage broker “store.” - July 25, 2008 - Commercial Finance Advisors
Rate1st is Proud to Announce the Launch of New Lending Website
Rate1st has launched a new Web site in order to better assist those looking for home, business, and commercial loans. Rate1st is already the largest online lending network in the United States, and with the new site will be able to more easily and efficiently help a wider base of clientele. - July 25, 2008 - Rate1st
Local Landscape Company Celebrates 30 Years as Family-Owned Business in Southeastern Wisconsin
When Rick Hase started his own landscape company 30 years ago, shortly after graduating from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, he had no idea what was in store for him. "I always knew I'd like to start my own landscape company, and I figured there was no better time to start," Hase... - July 25, 2008 - Hase Landscape Co.
BJAC Releases Podcast on Collaborative 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 the collaborative process for designing educational facilities. In this podcast, Jennifer Amster, partner and... - July 25, 2008 - BJAC