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Bob Moore Construction Receives 2007 Outstanding Construction Award for Mouser Electronics Project
Bob Moore Construction has received the 2007 Outstanding Construction Award from Texas Building Branch-Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The company was selected as the top submission in the category of Industrial / Warehouse Over $5 Million. This is a statewide competition, and the award comes on the heels of Bob Moore Construction winning the Summit Award from QUOIN / AGC. - May 21, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Weathered Stone™ Column Install Premieres on SplashCast
Bendable Stone Column Installs Have Never Before Been Available for Public Viewing. - May 20, 2007 - Weathered Stone
Guardian Garages Celebrates Anniversary with Half-Price Savings
Guardian Garages, one of California’s leading garage floor coating specialists, announced today a limited time special for Orange County residents. To celebrate their 20th year in business, they are offering a half price special on their signature epoxy floor coating. Guardian Garages is... - May 19, 2007 - Trans Exec
Girasol Homes to Feature at World’s Largest Mobility Event
UK and Spain based company, Girasol Homes, will be exhibiting at The Mobility Roadshow 2007, the world’s largest outdoor mobility event that takes place at Kemble Airfield near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom on Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday, 21st July 2007. - May 19, 2007 - Girasol Homes Limited
The Results of Chetra-Industrial Machinery at BAUMA 2007
Results of the BAUMA – 2007 show: long order book; service and distribution network being expanded - May 19, 2007 - Chetra - Industrial Machinery
Preferred Funding Group Launches Commercial Lending Division
Woodstock, Georgia’s Preferred Funding Group, Inc., a company noted for its ever-growing presence in the residential lending market, has announced the introduction of a dedicated Commercial Lending Division, under the leadership of Senior Loan Officer Pat Meazell. The launch comes in... - May 18, 2007 - Preferred Funding Group, Inc
FEECO International Releases Innovative Ethanol Site
FEECO International announces a new Ethanol site which features current ethanol news, videos, blog, ethanol plant map and more! - May 18, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Announces New Executive
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group LLC, has announced that company has named John Russo vice president of operations. In this position, Russo will oversee the administration operations for the company, as well as coordinate specific goals and responsibilities for building... - May 17, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Storm Smart Industries Receives Award from Governor Charlie Crist
The annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference Awards Banquet, held in Fort Lauderdale Wednesday evening, concluded with Fort Myers-based Storm Smart Industries receiving the ‘Corporate Award’ presented to Storm Smart Industries President Brian Rist. Nominated by staff members of the... - May 17, 2007 - Storm Smart
Studio 5 Partnership Announces Promotions and Additions
Glen Rock Architect/Planning Firm Announces Promotions and Additions - May 16, 2007 - Studio 5 Partnership, Architects/Planners
Des Moines, Iowa Handyman Launches New Web Site
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Des Moines, IA, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://www.handymandesmoines.com. With over 25 years of handyman experience, Handy Guy offers the expertise of a plumber, electrician, roofer and more. - May 16, 2007 - Handy Guy
DBI-SALA Introduces i-Safe™ Intelligent Safety System
Fall protection enters the information age - RFID equipped personal protective equipment combined with web-enabled information management. - May 16, 2007 - Capital Safety Australia
BJAC Releases Podcast on Design/Build Method
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on the use of the design/build method in architecture. In the podcast, Jurkowski compares this method to the traditional project process and... - May 15, 2007 - BJAC
SFL + a Architects Announces New Project Designer
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that Jeffrey Snedeker has joined the firm as a project designer. In this position, Snedeker will be responsible for the range of tasks within project management, including needs assessments, program evaluation, design, site... - May 14, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Amertron Receives 8(A) Certification from SBA
Amertron received final certification in the SBA 8(A) program effective May 8, 2007. The Small Business Administration’s 8 (A) program is a business development program for Small Disadvantaged Businesses. Amertron participation will generate exciting new opportunities for the local... - May 14, 2007 - Amertron
Sign Companies Online Releases Its New Message Board
Sign Companies Online Releases its Long awaited message board and New Radio Campain. - May 14, 2007 - Sign Companies Online
Eastern Refinishing - Bathtub Reglazing Specialists Introduce Hot Tub, Spa and Swimming Pool Restoration
Eastern Refinishing Inc., the largest bathtub and tile refinishing company in North America, in operation for nearly 35 years, has just expanded its product line to include hot tub, spa and swimming pool restoration. Hawk Laboratories, an industry leader in refinishing products, which Eastern Refinishing uses exclusively, has used its extensive knowledge database to develop an array of premium pool, hot tub and spa refinishing products to suit any application. - May 11, 2007 - Eastern Refinishing Inc.
Frank Harmon Wins Regional Award for Residence that Captures National Attention
Frank Harmon, FAIA, principal of Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, recently received a Merit Award from the Triangle AIA Awards program for a house he designed on Shem Creek in Charleston, South Carolina, that is quickly garnering national attention. It will be featured in both Architectural... - May 11, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
AEX Commercial Financing Group Issues Working Capital, Business Cash Advance and Credit Card Processing Executive Summary
An online Executive Summary has been published at http://www.working-capital-management.org by AEX Commercial Financing Group to help commercial borrowers throughout the United States obtain appropriate terms for working capital loans, credit card processing and business cash advance situations. The AEX Executive Summary will help commercial borrowers operating service businesses, bars/restaurants, and retail stores to obtain working capital and business cash advances up to $300,000. - May 10, 2007 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
DirectBuild Lends More Than a Helping Hand to the Kempe Foundation
DirectBuild’s Dream Home Will Improve Children’s Reality - May 10, 2007 - DirectBuild Franchising LLC
JDavis Architects PLLC Receives 2007 Raleigh Chamber Pinnacle Business Award
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, has announced that the firm has received the 2007 Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The firm will be honored at the Chamber’s annual Pinnacle Business Awards Celebration... - May 08, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
SEPI Engineering Group President Appointed Chair of International Affairs Council Board of Directors
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group, has been named chair of the Board of Directors for the International Affairs Council (IAC) of North Carolina. As board chair, Asefnia will lead the efforts for promoting the understanding of world affairs, citizen-to-citizen diplomacy and the... - May 07, 2007 - SEPI Engineering Group
Charleston Homes Selects Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services to Represent Charleston Commons at Jackeys Creek
Scott McCrary, president of Charleston Homes, a regional homebuilder based out of Raleigh, has announced that Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services has been selected to handle sales and marketing for the new development Charleston Commons at Jackeys Creek. Jackeys Creek is just... - May 07, 2007 - Charleston Homes
Flexibility, Cost Savings Lead to Rise in Design-Build Remodeling Projects
In the construction industry, the traditional way of completing a project means getting a design from an architect, soliciting bids for the work, and selecting a general contractor to complete the work. Known as "design-bid-build," this method is still very much the norm in home... - May 06, 2007 - G.M. Roth
Frank Harmon Presents "America's New Regionalism" at 2007 AIA National Convention
Ted Flato, Trey Trahan and Antoine Predock joined Harmon on the podium. - May 05, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Hub Plumbing & Mechanical Rolls Out the Red Carpet on the South Shore, Including Real 24/7 Service
South Shore residents are in for a treat formerly reserved for Bostonians… Can you imagine your plumber rolling out a red carpet 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... - May 05, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
G.M. Roth's First Fundraising Boutique of 2007 to Benefit Nashua Pastoral Care Center
In celebration of Mother's Day and support of single mothers, G.M. Roth Design Remodeling will host the First Annual "Spring Fever Extravaganza Shopping Boutique" on Friday, May 4th from 3:00-8:00pm, and Saturday, May 5th, from 10:00am-5:00pm. The event will take place in their new... - May 04, 2007 - G.M. Roth
Frank Harmon Serves as Judge for Austin, TX, Architectural Design Awards
Frank Harmon, FAIA, principal of the award-winning firm Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, recently served as a judge for the Austin, Texas, Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ 2007 design awards program. The judging took place on April 27. AIA/Austin’s Design Awards... - May 04, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
SFL + a Architects Announces New Intern Architect
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that Rebecca Sloboda has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Sloboda will work in all phases of design and production, where she will be responsible for information analysis, drafting architectural designs,... - May 03, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
65-year-old Metro Atlanta Widow Wins $200,000 Meridian Home Giveaway
Atlanta-based Meridian Homes gave away a new home valued at $200,000 in the finale to its Meridian Home Giveaway. From 8,300+ entries, a 65-year-old Atlanta widow (and Chicago native) was drawn as the winner. It will be the first house she’s ever owned. - May 02, 2007 - Meridian Homes
Vice President and General Manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. 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 Bryant-Phillips Associates... - May 01, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Botanic Beauty & the Beast
How to create beautiful landscapes while considering your dog's behavior. Many beautiful and cost effective techniques that require no training or shock collars. Very affordable ideas for every size yard. - May 01, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
JDavis Architects, PLLC Named to List of Top Triangle Architects
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, has announced that the firm has been ranked 4th 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, with ties being broken by the... - April 30, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Looking to Leave Lasting Impression
Driveway Impressions is Looking to Make Some Noise With its One-of-a-Kind Decorative Asphalt Technology - April 28, 2007 - Driveway Impressions
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will Teach "How to Create Pet Friendly Yards," at the Denver Dumb Friends League
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. will teach, "How to Create Pet Friendly Yards," at the Denver Dumb Friends League on Wednesday, April 26, 2007 at 7pm. - April 26, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
SFL + a Architects Announces New CAD Technician
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that Cindi French has joined the firm as a CAD Technician. In this position, French will be responsible for a wide range of construction administration duties, primarily drafting data for client projects, both large and small. - April 26, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Charleston Homes Announces Charleston Commons at Jackeys Creek Agent
Scott McCrary, president of Charleston Homes, a regional homebuilder based out of Raleigh, has announced that Phillip Peed has been named the onsite agent for Charleston Commons at Jackeys Creek. Peed is an agent with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services and is currently the... - April 26, 2007 - Charleston Homes
International Association of Home Staging Professionals 2007 Symposium
Industry Growth, Direction, Breakthroughs and Awards Among the Attractions - April 26, 2007 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
BJAC Employee Earns LEED Certification
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, has announced that Michelle McNutt has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional certification. This professional certificate recognizes individuals with extensive knowledge of LEED standards for the... - April 25, 2007 - BJAC
SEPI Engineering Group Partners with YWCA SETech Program
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group, has announced that the company is partnering with the YWCA of the Greater Triangle in support of their Science, Engineering and Technology (SETech) Program, an expanding summer camp for girls in grades six through eight, to provide a hands-on... - April 24, 2007 - SEPI Engineering Group
Charleston Common at Alexander Place Announces Final Phase Now Selling
Scott McCrary, president of Charleston Homes, a regional homebuilder based out of Raleigh, has announced the selling of the final phase of Charleston Common at Alexander Place. The development features 79 Charleston-style single-family homesites. Located in the booming Brier Creek shopping... - April 20, 2007 - Charleston Homes
JDavis Architects, PLLC Marketing Director Named to Big Bad Ball Board
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, has announced that Catherine DeWitt, marketing director for the firm, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Big Bad Ball. Hosted annually by the Young Executives Board of the Capital City Club, the Big Bad Ball is a black tie event... - April 20, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. Inks Deal with Cumberland Cove 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 Cumberland Cove Apartments in Raleigh to provide fire and water damage restoration. - April 18, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Linda Kulka Heads Carolina Healthcare Interior Design Group
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Linda Kulka, director of interiors, has founded the Carolina Healthcare Interior Design Group. The group meets quarterly to discuss issues that designers face in... - April 17, 2007 - BJAC
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes, to Lecture at Denver Botanic Gardens
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes and creator of pet friendly landscapes, will be teaching for the second year at the Denver Botanic Gardens on April 17, 2007. - April 17, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Meridian Homes to Announce Winner of $200,000 New Home Giveaway
A $200,000 value new home giveaway (or $150,000 in cash) will take place in the finale of a Meridian Homes contest. The announcement is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 17th. Meridian Homes is an Atlanta-based builder who sells more than 500 homes a year and has been in business since 1995. - April 16, 2007 - Meridian Homes
SFL + a Architects Announces New Principal and Director of Sustainable Design
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that Charles Brown, AIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as principal and director of sustainable design. In this position, Brown will take a lead role in implementing green techniques and strategies for the firm’s expanding... - April 16, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Bob Moore Construction Receives 2007 Summit Award for Mouser Electronics Expansion Project
Bob Moore Construction has received the 2007 Summit Award from QUOIN, the North / East Texas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Competition included 84 project submissions from 27 construction companies in north and east Texas, recognizing the top construction project... - April 16, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Masters Touch Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Masters Touch Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Open House on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - April 15, 2007 - Masters Touch
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 Jane Johnson has joined the firm as a project manager in the healthcare division. In this position, Johnson will work with clients and staff to manage and... - April 12, 2007 - BJAC