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Minnesota Roofer Wright-at-Home Services Announces Its New Website
Minnesota roofer Wright-At-Home Services announces its new website www.wrightathome.net. Potential customers can research all their roofing needs in one place. - March 20, 2008 - Wright At Home Services
China Plaza Celebrates One-Year Rebuild Anniversary
China Plaza on Market Street in Rockland has cause for celebration. This year marks the restaurant’s one-year rebuild anniversary and owner Joe Chan is thrilled with the outcome. - March 20, 2008 - Empire Companies
Austin-Based Design Professionals Complete LEED Accreditation for Commercial Interiors
IDR Studio to Provide Independent Consulting for LEED Certification. - March 20, 2008 - IDR Studio, Inc.
Maxus Adds New Welder Line to Product Portfolio
Maxus is launching its first line of professional-grade welders, all available in “ready-to-weld” kits that feature the necessary accessories to take a project to completion. “Welders are a natural extension of the Maxus brand, and like our other equipment, they are designed for... - March 20, 2008 - MAXUS Tools
Pawfriendly Landscapes is Excited to Announce They Are Members of PETA
Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. of Golden, Colorado, is excited to announce they are members of PETA. Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes and author of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes, How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," is an animal activist and landscape... - March 20, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Bobbitt’s Jim Bell to Teach Green Building Class at Wilson Community College on March 20
Jim Bell, project developer for Bobbitt Design Build, will teach a Green Advantage® class at Wilson Community College on March 20 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Green Advantage is a green building educational and certification system for building contractors and trades people. The organization... - March 20, 2008 - Bobbitt Design Build
Bob Moore Construction Joins U.S. Green Building Council
Bob Moore Construction has become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The USGBC is a non profit organization that is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education. The organization’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building... - March 19, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of "Pawfriendly Landscapes," Will be Hosting a Book Signing on April 4, 6pm-8pm at the Liveable Store in Denver
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of "Pawfriendly Landscapes," will be hosting a book signing on April 4, 6pm-8pm at the Liveable Store in Denver. It is the Liveable Store's inaugural First Friday event. The Liveable Store is an upscale furniture store that creates pet friendly... - March 19, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Jeff Benton Homes Attends International Builders’ Show
Jeff Benton Homes is focused on the leading edge of home design and construction. The International Builders Show provides management and sales teams a terrific opportunity to see the very latest in building products, services and technologies. - March 17, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
BJAC Releases Podcast on Design Trends
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 architectural design trends. In this podcast, Mark Sealy, design leader and manager of the firm’s Charlotte... - March 17, 2008 - BJAC
Pawfriendly Landscapes is Proud to Announce They Have Joined the ASPCA
Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. of Golden, Colorado is proud to announce they have become members of the ASPCA. Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes is an animal activist who created pet friendly yards for dog and cat owners. - March 17, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Center Completes the Wetlands and Watersheds Article Series with Article 5: "The Next Generation of Stormwater Wetlands"
"The Next Generation of Stormwater Wetlands" is the latest and final release of the six-part Wetlands & Watersheds Article Series from the Center for Watershed Protection. This article provides information about a new generation of stormwater wetlands with improved performance... - March 16, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completed Technical Interior & Exterior Demolition Project
Universal Wrecking Corp. (http://www.universalwrecking.com), a building demolition contractor company providing nationwide demolition and salvage services, recently completed a very technical interior demolition / equipment salvage project that also included exterior demolition of a tank farm and associated piping, pipe bridges and concrete stantions and pads. - March 15, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
Box Credit Secures Financing for Leading Portable Storage Company
Premier financial services firm for the portable storage industry helps another growing vendor arrange financing. - March 15, 2008 - Box Credit
Weathered Stone Featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover
Unique Solution Found in Weathered Stone™. - March 14, 2008 - Weathered Stone
Austin-Based Design Firm Completes Challenging Downtown Office Expansion; IDR Studio Creates Innovative Interior for Springbox’s Congress Avenue Offices
IDR Studio, an Austin-based design firm, recently completed a challenging office expansion project for interactive marketer Springbox’s Congress Avenue location. The challenge was both architectural and conceptual – bridging interiors of the two 19th century downtown buildings Springbox occupies with the web-design company’s fast-paced, creative environment. - March 14, 2008 - IDR Studio, Inc.
KEO International Consultants Accepts MIPIM AR Award at Ceremony Held in Cannes, France
South of Shamkha Master Plan Receives Commended Award in the ‘Regeneration and Master Planning’ Category at the 2008 MIPIM AR Future Project Awards. - March 13, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
JDavis Architects Named to List of Top Triangle Architects
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked fourth among the top architects in the Triangle by the Triangle Business Journal. Rankings for the list were based on the number of registered architects working in the Triangle,... - March 13, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
North Carolina Parks & Recreation Department Set to Break Ground on First "Green" Visitor Center at Merchants Mill Pond State Park
On Saturday, March 15, the North Carolina Department of Parks & Recreation will hold its groundbreaking ceremony to start construction of the LEED® Gold rated Merchants Mill Pond State Park Visitors Center in Gatesville, NC, the department’s first LEED®-rated building and a model... - March 13, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Construction of Groves Park Commons - A Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) - Announced at the Oak Ridge Developer’s Forum Meeting
Walter B. Wise and partners, Terry Wheeler, Bill Kennedy, Christos Christopoulos and builder Mike Stevens, announce the launch of the Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development at the Developers Forum Meeting at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce. - March 12, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
SFL+a Architects Announces New Employee
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL+a Architects (www.sfla-architects.com), has announced that Kerryn House has joined the firm as an accountant. In this position, House will be responsible for personnel management, purchasing, auditing and bookkeeping. House has more than 25 years of... - March 12, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
Think Like Water
At the dealers convention in Seymour, Ct. Ayers Basement Systems was presented an award for being a Top 30 Dealer out of 338 Basement Systems dealerships. The Basement Systems network spans the United States, Canada, The United Kingdom and Ireland. Larry Janesky, President and Founder of Basement... - March 12, 2008 - Ayers Basement Systems
BJAC, P.A. Named a Top Triangle Architect Firm
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 that the firm has been named to the Triangle Business Journal’s list of top Triangle architects. The Triangle Business Journal ranked... - March 10, 2008 - BJAC
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," Will be Hosting a Book Signing at Black Cat Bookshop
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," will be hosting a book signing at Black Cat Bookshop at 720 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829-1852 on Saturday, May 17 from 1pm-4pm. The Black Cat Bookshop is a... - March 09, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Jeff Benton Homes Receives Guildmaster® Award for Customer Satisfaction
GuildQuality® Incorporated, has recognized Jeff Benton Homes as a Guildmaster Homebuilder. The Guildmaster Award signifies that Jeff Benton Homes has demonstrated its ability to consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience. - March 08, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. is Proud to Announce That They Are Members of the Denver Botanic Gardens by Joining at Their GreenCo Level
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is excited to support Denver Botanic Gardens because as a garden enthusiast and pet lover, she has been an instructor at the Gardens for three years and they are selling her new book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your... - March 08, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Frank Harmon to Join Discussion at UNC-Greensboro's Design, Arts & Technology Symposium
Award-winning "green" architect will join a panel discussion during "Between The Lines: Innovation In Art, Architecture and Design" event. - March 08, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Center for Watershed Protection Releases Urban Stream Repair Practices for Free Download
The Maryland-based non-profit continues to release its watershed restoration guidance for free to communities nationwide. Urban Stream Repair Practices is the fourth manual of the series to be available for free download. - March 08, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Kitchen Tune-Up Hires Programs Specialist to Coordinate Growing Partner Relations Department
Kitchen Tune-Up hires Jon Hoffman as Partner Programs Specialist in their headquarters location. Hoffman to coordinate partner relationship with Best Buy Co., Inc. and others. - March 07, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
The Mack Group, LLC Completes the Asbestos Abatement of the Former GAF Plant in South Bound Brook, NJ
The Mack Group, LLC completed a large asbestos abatement removal project at the former GAF Plant located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. - March 07, 2008 - The Mack Group, LLC
SignCompaniesOnline.com Releases an Industry Scam Alert Page
This page will contain the most recent Scams that are affecting sign companies across the Country. - March 07, 2008 - Sign Companies Online
DAVACO Retail Services Promotes Brian Reilly and Sheryl Koehn to Vice Presidents
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced several promotions adding to the company’s management team. Brian Reilly was promoted to vice president of field operations and Sheryl Koehn was promoted to vice president of brand development. Both Reilly and Koehn... - March 06, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
DAVACO Retail Services Promotes Tom Currier and Tom Motschull to Vice Presidents of Retail Operations
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company has promoted Tom Currier and Tom Motschull to vice presidents of retail operations. Both report directly to F.L. Chase, senior vice president of retail operations. Tom Currier, Vice President of Retail... - March 06, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Konstructa Hire Provides Site Accommodation for 300 Workers in Major Construction Project
More than 300 construction workers at one of the UK’s leading providers of new build projects, extensions and refurbishments have settled into comfortable new surroundings, thanks to the high-quality construction site accommodation provided by Konstructa Hire Ltd. - March 05, 2008 - Konstructa
Strahan Associates, PC Announces Merger with Centrepoint Architecture, PA
The architecture and engineering design partnership was announced today. Jonathan Wolk, AIA, one of Centrepoint Architecture’s Principals stated as of March 2008 Strahan Associates, PC will merge with Centrepoint Architecture, PA. The new organization will retain Centrepoint... - March 05, 2008 - Centrepoint Architecture
Harmon Construction, Inc. Completes Work on Historic Heritage Center
Harmon Construction has completed work on the Heritage Center. The Heritage Center, located at 1200 Kansas City Road, tells the story of the Mahaffie family, the western trails and life in Olathe and Johnson County in the 1860s. Harmon Construction, Inc is a Design/Build, Construction Management and General Contracting Firm. - March 05, 2008 - Harmon Construction
BJAC Announces New Project Architect
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Adam Grabiec, RA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as a project architect. In this position, Grabiec will produce construction documents, perform code... - March 04, 2008 - BJAC
Going Tankless. A Hot Tip for Heating Your Water from Hub Plumbing and Mechanical.
New Englanders often focus on the high cost of keeping their homes heated in the winter, but an often overlooked drain on the budget is the cost of heating hot water day in and day out, 365 days a year. - March 03, 2008 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Expanded Timberline® Shingle Offering from GAF-Elk Helps Contractors Build Their Business
Professional installers have long preferred the rugged, dependable performance that a Timberline roof can offer. Now, GAF-Elk is pleased to offer the industry’s #1-selling architectural shingles in two distinctive looks: Timberline® Natural Shadow™ and Timberline® Prestique® High Definition®. Research shows a clear demand by property owners for both looks – now contractors have more selling options that will help increase their customer base and maximize sales opportunities. - March 01, 2008 - GAF Materials Corporation
GardenScapes Garden Roofing from GAF
In today’s increasingly environmentally-conscious climate, savvy property owners are investigating the multitude of benefits that garden roofing systems can offer. Garden roofs are one of the fastest growing systems in the low-slope roofing market. Now, GAF Materials Corporation introduces GardenScapes™ Hassle-Free Garden Roofing Systems that provide a simple, safe, and hassle-free solution for property owners considering garden roofing. - March 01, 2008 - GAF Materials Corporation
Empire Companies of Rockland Announce New, Larger Office
Empire Companies, a family-owned home remodeling, custom building and real estate company located at 140 Union Street in Rockland has recently relocated their offices to 26 East Water Street in Rockland. - March 01, 2008 - Empire Companies
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Hosting a Book Signing at Barnes & Noble on Sunday, March 1 from 11am-4:30pm in Aurora, Colorado
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of a do it yourself pet friendly landscape book, Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be hosting a book signing at Barnes & Noble on Sunday, March 1 from 11am-4:30pm at 6300 S Main Street, Suite N101, Aurora, Colorado. It will benefit Waggin' Tails, a service that uses retired service dogs to motivate children to read. For more information go to www.pawfriendlylandscapes.com - March 01, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Lee Industrial Contracting Adds Massive Heavy Hauler to Fleet
Lee Industrial Contracting expands fleet of equipment and capabilities with the addition of their new 13-Axle, 85-Ton Heavy Hauler. - March 01, 2008 - Lee Industrial Contracting
Imminent Rise in Aggregate Levy Increases Sales of Red Rhino Onsite Micro Crushers to Create Recycled Aggregate
Government plans to increase aggregate levy by over 20 percent from April 2008 causes an increase in demand for small crushers as part of building site waste management. Red Rhino Crushers Ltd advises the building industry to investigate the use of mini crushers onsite to recycle building rubble and reduce both landfill tax and aggregate levy bills. - February 29, 2008 - Red Rhino Crushers Ltd
JDavis Architects Announces New Project Manager
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Sarah Yu-tung Alexander, RLA, ASLA, has joined the firm as a project manager. In this position, Alexander will draft... - February 29, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
BuildingsDirect.net Annouces Its Acquisition of MetalBuildingsRUs.com
BuildingsDirect.net is proud to announce the acquisition of MetalBuildingsRUs.com, a steel building supplier website. BuildingsDirect.net is also a steel building supplier, which makes this a great addition to the company. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This acquisition gives... - February 29, 2008 - BuildingsDirect.net
SFL+a Architects Announces New Intern Architect
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL+a Architects (www.sfla-architects.com), has announced that Patricia Brezny has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Brezny will be responsible for a large range of duties, including managing project progress, coordinating with... - February 28, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
Insulated Siding Reduces Energy Use and Saves Money
Rigid foam insulation offers homeowners highest average system R-value* of any exterior finish. - February 28, 2008 - Progressive Foam Technologies Inc.
Effects of Environmental Taxation Incentives and Desire to Increase Profits from Sustainable Aggregates Are Seen in Increased Sales of Small Crushers at SED 2007
Red Rhino Crushers Ltd enjoys most successful year ever at SED 2007, demonstrating that the building industry is beginning to re-think its waste management strategy and look for ways to profit from the creation of recycled aggregates by using onsite micro crushers. - February 27, 2008 - Red Rhino Crushers Ltd
FBR Interviews Franchisees and Rates Five Star Painting #15
Five Star Painting Franchise, a leading painting franchise system, announced today that Franchise Business Review, an independent 3rd party provider of franchisee satisfaction rankings, rated Five Star Painting #15 in its Franchise 50 2007 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards. This was the first year... - February 27, 2008 - Five Star Painting