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BJAC Releases Podcast on Firm’s Building Expansion
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC (www.bjac.com), P.A., one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on BJAC’s expansion of its offices. In this podcast, Jota Samper, designer at BJAC, discusses the philosophy... - February 26, 2008 - BJAC
Government Announces Target to Halve Construction and Demolition Waste Taken to Landfill, Leading to Increased Demand for Small Crushers as Part of Site Waste Management
Mini crushers used on building sites can significantly reduce construction waste and costs relating to landfill whilst creating secondary aggregate. Recycled building rubble can also be sold on to third parties to offset recycling costs. - February 25, 2008 - Red Rhino Crushers Ltd
Harley-Davidson of North Texas Moves to New Dealership in Carrollton, Texas
Bob Moore Construction finishes construction on the largest Harley-Davidson dealership in Dallas / Fort Worth. This 50,000 SF building is located in Carrollton, Texas. - February 25, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of "Pawfriendly Landscapes," Will Lecture with a Book Signing to Follow on April 26 at Bath Garden Center in Ft. Collins, Colorado
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," will lecture with a book signing to follow on April 26 at Bath Garden Center in Ft. Collins, Colorado at 11 am. Ms. Bublitz' lecture will include a power point presentation about how to create pet friendly yards. - February 24, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Applewood Acres Gardening and Landscaping Anti-Pesticide Crusader Joins Forces with Organic Landscape Alliance
Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping and Applewood Property Management is proud to announce that its President Richard Brzakala, recently joined the Organic Landscape Alliance (OLA), Board of Directors. Mr. Brzakala will join a number of other organic lawn care experts and landscaping... - February 23, 2008 - Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping
On Site Energy Company, the Northeast’s Leading Renter of Power and Temperature Control Equipment Brings Heat to Gucci/UNICEF Star Studded Fund Raiser at UN
While U.N. officials prepared for a star-studded fund-raiser on the north lawn of the United Nations campus sponsored by the singer Madonna and the high-fashion retailer Gucci, On Site Energy Co was busy behind the big tent preparing portable heating equipment should the night time temperatures drop below the unseasonable 72 degree weather. - February 22, 2008 - On Site Energy
Jeff Benton Home Builder Wins River Guardian Award
Home Builder Jeff Benton Home of Huntsville Alabama awarded the Flint River Conservation Association's first-ever River Guardian Award. - February 22, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
W. Allen Marr, Ph.D, P.E., President of Geocomp Corporation Named to National Academy of Engineering
W. Allen Marr, Ph.D., P.E., President and CEO of Geocomp Corporation has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). - February 22, 2008 - Geocomp Corporation
Five Star Painting, a Leading Painting Franchise System, Announces a New Franchise Opening in the Central Utah Area
Five Star Painting now provides service in 43 major Markets in North America, with operations in 19 states and provinces. - February 22, 2008 - Five Star Painting
Economic Stimulus Bill Good News for California Mortgages
As predicted president Bush recently signed the economic stimulus bill into law. And for people in California, this is exciting news. Why? Much lower interest rates are available to someone who has a conforming loan than those who have jumbo loans. - February 21, 2008 - MLS, Mortgage Loan Specialists
JDavis Architects Announces New Associate
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Carmen C. Dunn, office manager and human resources administrator, has been named an associate with the firm. Dunn has more... - February 21, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Pawfriendly Landscapes Has a Booth at Colorado's Garden & Home Show in Denver. The Exhibit Will Run Until February 24, 2008 at the Denver Convention Center.
Pawfriendly Landscapes has a booth at Colorado's Garden & Home Show in Denver. The exhibit will run until February 24, 2008 at the Denver Convention Center. Pawfriendly Landscapes is Colorado's only pet friendly landscape company, their staff will be hosting the booth and answering any... - February 21, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Teaching About Pet Friendly Yards at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be teaching about pet friendly yards at the Denver Botanic Gardens on May 13, 2008 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm and on September 16, 2008 at 6:30pm until 8:30pm. Ms. Bublitz is pleased to announce this is her third year teaching at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Her new book is currently available at DBG's gift store. - February 21, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Borders Books and Barnes & Noble Are Selling the Dog Friendly Landscape Book, Pawfriendly Landscapes, Written by Elizabeth Bublitz
Borders Books and Barnes & Noble are selling the dog friendly gardening and landscape book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes," written by Elizabeth Bublitz who is the owner of Colorado's only pet friendly landscape company. Some of the proceeds of "Pawfriendly Landscapes" will go to... - February 21, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Bryant-Phillips Associates Named to Triangle Business Journal’s List of Top Residential Remodelers
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. (www.Bryant-Phillips.com), a licensed general contractor specializing in fire, water and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the firm has been recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as one of the top residential remodelers... - February 19, 2008 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of "Pawfriendly Landscapes," Will be Lecturing and Hosting a Book Signing at Paulino's Garden in Denver on March 30, 2008
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," will be lecturing and hosting a book signing at Paulino's Garden at 1pm in Denver on March 30, 2008. Ms. Bublitz developed pet friendly yards in 1998 and continues to... - February 19, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Elizabeth Bublitz, Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will Lecture and Sign Her Book at Broomfield Garden Center During the Weekend of April 19-20, 2008
Elizabeth Bublitz, author of Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney, will lecture and sign her book at Garden Country Nursery at 4181 W. 120th Ave, Broomfield, Colorado during the weekend of April 19-20, 2008. - February 19, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Free New Homebuilding Seminar Schedule Announced
JenRan Homes is pleased to announce their free new homebuilding seminar schedule designed to ease the frustration and anxiety of those looking to build a new home. As home building becomes more complicated and expensive, more and more people are looking for educational instruction from many sources... - February 18, 2008 - JenRan Homes
DAVACO Exhibits at SPECS 2008. Leading Provider of Retail Services Invites Attendees to Visit Booth #136
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company will be attending and participating in SPECS 2008 – Reinventing Retail, which will be held on March 9-12, 2008 in Dallas, Texas at the Hilton Anatole. SPECS, which stands for Store Planning,... - February 17, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Denver Kitchen Remodeling Franchise is Cherry Creek Chamber’s Business of the Year
Denver Kitchen Tune-Up franchise owners Scott, Michelle and Harvey Field have been awarded the honor of the Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 Business of the Year for Outstanding Service and Achievement. - February 17, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Business Owners “Sizzle” in Their Fourth Year Earning Reader’s Choice Award
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of patented surface reconditioning processes for updating kitchens and baths, has announced that the Nashville, TN franchise location, owned by Karin and John Moughler, is the winner of a “Sizzle Award” in the Home Renovation and Remodeling category. The... - February 17, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Architect Frank Harmon Discusses Lessons Learned from Vernacular Structures on "The Story" with Dick Gordon
"Farmers had an instinctive way of building," Harmon explains. "They listened to the land." - February 17, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Kitchen Tune-Up’s Rookie of the Year Awarded to Charlotte Business Owners
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of patented surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Tom and Debi Taube, Charlotte, NC franchise owners, with the honor “Rookie of the Year” award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual convention,... - February 16, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up’s Franny of the Year Awarded to Oregon City Business Owner
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of patented surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Gary Yeager, Oregon City, OR franchise owner, with it’s top honor “Franny of the Year” award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual... - February 16, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up Awards Project of the Year Award to Greenville/Louisville Area Franchise
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of patented surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded brothers Doug and Cliff Reid, Greenville, IN franchise owners, with the prestigious Project of the Year award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual... - February 16, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Waymon Hale Construction Selected as Preferred Builder for Overton Retreat
With its exquisite natural setting on the top of Long Mountain in Middle Tennessee, rustic custom homes with decorator touches, extensive recreational amenities and a private lake, Overton Retreat is a jewel among residential resort communities. Among only a handful of of construction companies... - February 16, 2008 - Waymon Hale Construction
Jeff Benton Homes, Selected for Inclusion in Elite Builder Program
Home Buyers Warranty Corporation (HBW) has selected Jeff Benton Homes of Huntsville, AL for inclusion in its prestigious Elite Builder® program. - February 16, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Hub Plumbing and Mechanical Featured in New Book: "The Celebrity Experience"
Hub Plumbing and Mechanical’s Red Carpet Service is highlighted in a new book entitled “The Celebrity Experience,” that illustrates how it’s possible to create faithful life long customers by showering them with treatment usually reserved for celebrities. - February 16, 2008 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Minority and Woman-Owned, Small Business Wins Third Multi-Million Dollar Project
Warrior Group is Providing a State-of-the-art Multi-story, Multi-building, Permanent Modular Complex to Upgrade Military Housing Facility - February 14, 2008 - Warrior Group
Quantum EDS Becomes UK’s Sole Distributor for Unique e-Collaborative Toolset
Engineering design company, Quantum EDS has signed an exclusive agreement with Netherlands-based company, Adeon Technologies BV to distribute its project content management and e-collaboration system, CXInsight throughout the UK, Ireland and Poland. The CXInsight distribution agreement makes... - February 14, 2008 - Quantum CAD - PCB Design Solutions
FEECO Team Journeys to Phosphates 2008
FEECO International heads off to exhibit at Phosphates 2008 in Paris, France. - February 13, 2008 - FEECO International, Inc
Kristin Abouelata Home Loan Specialist Joins Mortgage Investors Group as a Mortgage Banking Officer at the Knoxville (Home Office) Branch
Mortgage Investors Group is pleased to announce that Kristin Abouelata has come on board as a Mortgage Banking Officer at the Knoxville (Home Office) branch. Kristin is a native of Maryville, Tennessee, and resident of Knoxville. She is a graduate from Clemson University, South Carolina; receiving... - February 12, 2008 - Kristin Abouelata - Mortgage Investors Group
FEECO International Launches Global Manufacturing Network
FEECO creates new Manufacturing Marketplace to help “Bring Global Relationships Together.” - February 12, 2008 - FEECO International, Inc
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Interior Demolition Services Project
Universal Wrecking Corp., a nationwide demolition contractor and scrap metal recycling company recently completed an interior demolition project for a private client in New Jersey - February 12, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
JDavis Architects Announces Newly Licensed Architect
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Joleen Lockhart, AIA, an architect in the Raleigh office, has passed the Architectural Registration Examination (ARE). The... - February 11, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Tony McSharry Joins Empire Companies of Rockland
Tony McSharry, a native of Rockland, has recently joined Empire Companies as a Construction Consultant and Real Estate Agent. Located in Rockland, Empire Companies is a home remodeling, custom building and real estate company. - February 09, 2008 - Empire Companies
Frank Harmon Presents Project, Opening Lecture at "Southern Exposure: Contemporary Regional Architecture"
When Modern architecture embraces the particulars of a place – the culture, climate, materials and landscape of the region in which it is built – it is no longer “stark” or “cold,” as detractors would suggest, but warm, charming and often quite... - February 09, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Dan Fields Named Impact Entrepreneur
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 Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, has been named a 2007-2008 Charlotte Impact Entrepreneur by Business Leader magazine. The awards are... - February 08, 2008 - BJAC
Senior Vice President and General Manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Recognized in Triangle Business Journal’s 2008 Book of Lists
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. (www.BryantPhillips.com) has announced that, Eric Phillips, senior vice president of administration for Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. and vice president and general manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Triangle, a... - February 08, 2008 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Lakes Region Roofing Certifies Two in CertainTeed's Quality Programs
Lakes Region Roofing announced today that two employees in its Farmington office have completed rigorous quality training and certification from the CertainTeed Corp., North America's leading roofing products brand. "CertainTeed's Master Shingle Applicator certification is the gold standard... - February 08, 2008 - Lakes Region Roofing
West Elevation Bolsters Spectrum of Architectural Services
Firm hires new positions to increase focus on interiors and art projects - February 08, 2008 - West Elevation Architects
The AVD and Project Connection White Paper - The Architect’s Guide to Home Automation
Australia’s only truly vertically integrated home automation solutions provider – AVD Australia and Project Connection Australia have released a world first – a White Paper titled The Architect’s Guide to Home Automation. - February 07, 2008 - Project Connection Australia Pty Ltd
Five Star Painting, a Leading Painting Franchise System, Announces a New Franchise Opening in Chicago, Illinois
Five Star Painting now provides service in 43 major Markets in North America, with operations in 20 states and provinces. - February 07, 2008 - Five Star Painting
Consumer Demand for Green Practices Changing the Business of Home Improvement Contractors
As Americans become more eco-conscious, consumer-driven companies industry-wide have begun offering more ecologically friendly products and services to retain a competitive edge. - February 06, 2008 - Pristine Home Solutions
Historic Initiative Results in Landmark Commitment to Sustainability
The North Carolina component of the American Institute of Architects will have a completely "green" new headquarters building in downtown Raleigh. - February 02, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Pawfriendly Landscapes is Affiliated with www.pawfriendly.com. Pawfriendly.com is a Website with Various Pet Affiliates.
It is a pet directory of products and services and for the people who love them. - February 02, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Center for Watershed Protection Receives $125,000 from The Home Depot Foundation for Tree Planting Programs That Protect Watersheds
The Center for Watershed Protection (Center) is pleased to announce the receipt of $125,000 from The Home Depot Foundation to fund projects aimed at increasing tree cover in urban watersheds. The Center will initiate several educational and on-the ground projects using a watershed approach; that... - February 02, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Artist and Photographer, Lori Cavanaugh, of Kiowa, Colorado, Will be Selling Her New Line of Cards, DaisyMae Productions, at the Colorado Garden & Home Show on Feb 17
Artist and photographer, Lori Cavanaugh, of Kiowa, Colorado, will be selling her new line of cards, DaisyMae Productions, at the Colorado Garden & Home Show on February 17, 2008 at the Denver Convention Center. She will be autographing her work for clients. She will be at Pawfriendly Landscapes... - February 02, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Andy Osterlund of JDavis Architects Receives LEED Certification
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Andy Osterlund, an architect in the Raleigh office, has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)... - February 01, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
A Sterling Accomplishment: Raleigh Intern Becomes Registered Architect, AIA Member
Frank Harmon Architect is pleased to announce that Erin Sterling has successfully completed her registration exams and is a registered architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects. Sterling, 29, has served as a project architect on many of the firm’s significant projects,... - February 01, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA