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Frank Harmon Designs Contemporary "Cabins" & Pavilionfor Lost Rock Development in Arkansas
Frank Harmon Architect, an award-winning firm based in Raleigh, has designed four of the lake-side residences, or “cabins,” and an outdoor pavilion that will comprise a unique, environmentally sustainable development near Beaver Lake, Arkansas, known as “Lost Rock.” Harmon... - June 25, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Power Assure, Inc. Welcomes Alex Roosakos to Advisory Board
Power Assure, Inc., a provider of innovative power management solutions that significantly reduce data center energy costs, announced today that Alex Roosakos has joined its Board of Advisors. - June 23, 2007 - Power Assure, Inc.
BJAC Announces New Employee
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Mark Sealy has joined the firm as design leader and manager of the Charlotte office. In this position, Sealy will coordinate and develop the efforts of the... - June 22, 2007 - BJAC
Solekai Systems to Launch Independent Test Lab
Solekai's state-of-the-art facility will be the Cable TV industry’s first independent, multi-vendor development test lab. - June 22, 2007 - Solekai Systems Corporation
The Portakabin Ultima Vision is a Stylish Supermodel Taking the Modular Building Hire Market by Storm
Leading modular building provider, Portakabin, has changed the face of the portable buildings industry yet again, with the launch of another ground-breaking supermodel available for hire. The company’s brand new modular building, Ultima Vision features floor to ceiling fully-glazed... - June 22, 2007 - Portakabin
Power Assure, Inc. Welcomes Michael W. Fahnert to Advisory Board
Power Assure, Inc., a provider of innovative power management solutions that significantly reduce data center energy costs, announced today that Michael W. Fahnert has joined its Board of Advisors. - June 21, 2007 - Power Assure, Inc.
6 Tips for Protecting Your Home – and Yourself - During a Remodeling Project
After the snows of winter come spring and summer - the ideal times to open up a home for major remodeling projects. Nashua, NH-based remodeling and design firm G.M. Roth offers with this release a set of tips for helping homeowners prepare for - and make the best of - this seasonal renovation window. - June 21, 2007 - G.M. Roth
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives 2007 Southern Ideal Home Show Award
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, an award-winning, fully licensed residential contracting company that provides interior and exterior remodeling services, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Southern Ideal Home Show Award for Best Booth 300-500... - June 21, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Power Assure, Inc. Announces New Advisor
Power Assure, Inc., a provider of innovative power management solutions that significantly reduce data center energy costs, announced today that Brigand V. Balleau has joined its Board of Advisors. - June 20, 2007 - Power Assure, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Selected as Builder for Saddle Run
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group LLC, has announced that the company has been selected as the builder for Saddle Run, a new residential community located off U.S. 1 and Capital Boulevard North. Conveniently located near Interstate 540 and the Triangle Town Center, Saddle Run... - June 20, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Storm Smart Industries Received Recognition from Lee County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida has recognized Storm Smart Industries with an official Resolution. This recognition comes on the heels of the Corporate Award presented to Storm Smart at last month’s Governor’s Hurricane Conference. - June 20, 2007 - Storm Smart
Storm Smart Industries Named to Inaugural Inc. Magazine 5000 List
In yet another accolade, Storm Smart has been named to Inc. Magazine’s first ever Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the United States. This is the second time Storm Smart has been recognized by the magazine, having also been named to the 2006 Inc. 500... - June 20, 2007 - Storm Smart
Weathered Stone™ Improves Stone and Leather Panels
Improved stone and leather panels will create less waste. - June 20, 2007 - Weathered Stone
Walters Buildings Awarded Gold Key of Excellence as a Top Supplier to the Construction Industry
Rural Builder readers vote Walters Buildings top supplier to the construction industry for 10th time, for outstanding products, service, prices, and delivery. - June 20, 2007 - Walters Buildings
Launching of Morse Home Improvement's New Website
Announcing Morse Home Improvement's new website at http://www.mhi1962.com. Morse Home Improvement's new webisite displays numerous before and after pictures of customers' homes, numerous testimonials about the quality of our work, and a section for individuals to get a free estimate on any home improvement job. - June 19, 2007 - Morse Home Improvement
Georgian Landscape Design Launches New Web Site
Georgian Landscape Design (GLD) launched their new Web site today in response to the requests of many prospective clients who wanted more insight into the work the company has recently completed. GLD’s director of public relations, marketing and Web development, Jeanine Szczesniak, is... - June 19, 2007 - Georgian Landscape Design
Frank Harmon to Present "Architecture with a Conscience" at AIA/Georgia Design Conference
Attending designers will gain a greater understanding of new techniques and methods for designing and building “green” architecture in the Southeast and beyond. - June 17, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction President Receives Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist Designation
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction has announced that John Sperath, president of the company, has received a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation from the National Home Builders Association. To receive the CAPS designation, Sperath was required to complete a three-day program... - June 16, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
9News Interview with Pawfriendly Landscapes
Kurt Koebrich of Denver 9 News interviews Elizabeth Bublitz, owner/creator of Colorado's only pet friendly landscape company, Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. - June 15, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Local Lender Rolls Out Creative Commercial Programs
Preferred Funding Group, Inc, a local leader in small-balance commercial mortgage lending, recently added several new features to their existing loan programs. The Woodstock based lender is offering expanded loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, enhanced loan terms and new property types. Borrowers with... - June 15, 2007 - Preferred Funding Group, Inc
The New Homes Section Finds a New Home of Its Own, Online
NewHomesSection.com announced today that it will launch advertising for new home builders starting the beginning of July. The company will utilize its unique concept of placing newspaper like ads online and will offer free ad placement for the first few weeks. The goal of NewHomesSection.com is to decrease the cost of advertising for new home builders by creating an information outlet online for consumers that is similar to a newspaper’s new homes section. - June 14, 2007 - New Homes Section
FEECO International to Exhibit at the 2007 Fuel Ethanol Expo
FEECO will be exhibiting at the 2007 FEW show in St. Louis this month - June 14, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
Bob Moore Construction Participates in Largest Construction Safety Stand Down in Texas History
Bob Moore Construction recently participated in the largest construction safety stand-down in Texas state history. On May 16, 2007 major construction projects across the state stopped production to participate in the SAFE Stand Down, which was organized by the AGC. The stand down lasted for 90... - June 14, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Announces New Employee
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting company, has announced that Tim Biggs has joined the company as a sales coordinator. In this position, Biggs will be responsible for overseeing the company’s exteriors division and... - June 13, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Announces New Lakestone Village Project
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group LLC, has announced that the company has started construction on Lakestone Village, a mixed-use development in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Lakestone Village will offer 380 homesites, as well as condominiums, a pool and clubhouse, office space for... - June 13, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. to Provide Fire Damage Restoration for Historic Durham Building
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the company has been contracted to provide fire and water damage restoration for the penthouse of the Snow Building located at... - June 11, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
CHETRA 15 and CHETRA 25 Got TUV Certificates
CHETRA – Industrial Machinery JSC offers equipment corresponding to the European Standards. - June 09, 2007 - Chetra - Industrial Machinery
Bob Moore Construction Completes Cornerstone 1 Distribution Center in Flower Mound, Texas
Bob Moore Construction recently completed the new 651,000 SF Cornerstone 1 Distribution Center for Flaherty Development in Lakeside Industrial Business Park, Flower Mound, Texas. Bob Moore Construction was general contractor for Cornerstone 1; Alliance Architects was the architect and Pacheco-Koch was the civil engineer. Lease space is available. - June 08, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Modular Building Supplier Portakabin Group Reduces Carbon Footprint and Leads the Way in Sustainable Building
Portakabin Group, the UK’s leading modular building supplier and manufacturer, has announced significant savings in carbon emissions following the implementation of an energy saving and environmental policy across its business. Portakabin saw a 17% year on year reduction in carbon emissions,... - June 08, 2007 - Portakabin
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives Guildmaster Award
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting company, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Guildmaster Award presented by GuildQuality Incorporated. The Guildmaster Award, presented annually, recognizes building... - June 07, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
SFL + a Architects Sponsors 2nd Annual Lifetime Legacy Award Ceremony
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced that the firm will sponsor the 2007 Lifetime Legacy Award Ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, June 13 from 7-9:30 p.m. at The... - June 07, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Protecta Introduces Their New Re-designed Pro™ Fall Protection Harness Range
Designed to provide total compliance, absolute confidence and value, without compromise - June 06, 2007 - Capital Safety Australia
Forza Silicon Announces High Definition CMOS Imaging Technology
Company’s Technology Adopted by Japan Broadcasting Company NHK in HDTV Trials - June 04, 2007 - Forza Silicon Corporation
SFL + a Architects Sponsors 5th Annual North Carolina Education Ball
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced that the firm will sponsor the 2007 North Carolina Education Ball scheduled for Saturday, June 16 at the Progress Energy Center for... - June 04, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. Completes Damage Restoration Efforts On Greenville Church
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the company has completed fire and water damage restoration on The Memorial Baptist Church in Greenville, N.C. Most of the... - June 04, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
MataiTech Previews NAUET (newt) 2.0 at DAC, with Improved RTL Generation and RTL to IP-XACT Wizard
MataiTech LLC will be previewing its upcoming EDA release, NAUET (newt) 2.0, at the Design Automation Convention in San Diego CA on Monday, June 4th. The demonstration will take place at the SPIRIT Consortium General Public meeting. It will be held in San Diego Convention Center Room 26AB. The... - June 03, 2007 - MataiTech LLC
CHETRA-Industrial Machinery Will Take Part in the International Auction
On the 16 of June in Livorno (Italy), there will be a regular unfixed price auction, conducted by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Company. - June 03, 2007 - Chetra - Industrial Machinery
Frank Harmon Architects Welcomes New Members of Design Team
"This is the best place I could ask to be." -- architectural intern Will Lambeth - June 02, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives 2007 Star Award For Best Exterior Facelift
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Star Award for Best Exterior Facelift from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. A panel of expert judges from within the industry selected the winners. Blue Ribbon... - May 31, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
NH Remodeling Firm Matches Spring Boutique Proceeds for Nashua Pastoral Care Center
Nashua, NH-based remodeling firm G.M. Roth announced the results of a fundraiser held to support the Nashua Pastoral Care Center, and announced the donation of a matching contribution to the non-profit agency that supports low-income individuals and families at-risk of homelessness with the basic necessities of life. - May 31, 2007 - G.M. Roth
SFL + a Architects Awarded Business of the Year
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that the firm has received the 2006 “Business of the Year” award from the Cumberland County Business Council. Presented annually, the Cumberland County Business Council “Business of the Year” award... - May 30, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
BJAC Launches New Web Site
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A., one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the launch of the firm’s new Web site at http://www.bjac.com. The new layout, designed by Intuvoe, Inc., features company news, bids, awards and a... - May 29, 2007 - BJAC
Hub Plumbing & Mechanical Rolls Out its Signature Red Carpet Service in MetroWest Boston
Can you imagine your plumber rolling out a red carpet and donning booties to protect your floors? Or Real 24 service, with fully licensed technicians ready to respond to plumbing emergencies any hour of the day or night, every day of the year? - May 27, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Kimberly Timmons Interiors Sweeps 2007 ASID 9th Annual Interior Design Awards
Kimberly Timmons Interiors received three first place awards at the 2007 ASID 9th Annual Interior Design Awards ceremony for outstanding hospitality and residential design. The winning projects included 1) 1st Place Commercial-Hospitality, 2) 1st Place Model Home, and 3) 1st Place Residential-Renovation. - May 25, 2007 - Kimberly Timmons Interiors, LLC
Crystal Coast Technologies Launches New Corporate Web Site
Crystal Coast Technologies announces the release of their new corporate web site. It shows an improved navigation over our previous web site and a "Web 2.0" feel. - May 24, 2007 - Crystal Coast Technologies, Inc.
Jorge H. Garcia of Garcia Stromberg Named Assistant Chair for ULI’s Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council
Jorge H. Garcia, CEO of the International award winning Garcia Stromberg Architects of Boca Raton and Stuart, FL has been appointed Assistant Chair for The Urban Land Institute’s Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council. In this role, Garcia will participate in all administrative and... - May 24, 2007 - Garcia Stromberg
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC President Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Royal Oaks Building Group LLC has announced that Rich Van Tassel, president of the company, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership award. This award honors successful business leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the community. Recipients are... - May 23, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Receives 2007 Star Award For Best Attic Over $100,000
John Sperath, president of Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, has announced that the company has received the 2007 Star Award for Best Attic Over $100,000 from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. A panel of expert judges from within the industry selected the winners. Blue... - May 23, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. Inks Deal with Ivy Chase Apartments
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the company has been contracted by Ivy Chase Apartments to provide fire and water damage restoration. Ivy Chase Apartments,... - May 23, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Gurlitz Architectural Group Project Named One of Triangle’s Best; Erwin Terrace - “Best Mixed-Use Development”
A project by Gurlitz Architectural Group, a Triangle-based full service architectural firm, has been named as recipient of the Champion Award for “Best Mixed-Use Development” by “Space – Commercial Real Estate Quarterly.” The project, Erwin Terrace, was recognized for... - May 23, 2007 - Gurlitz Architectural Group, PA