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BJAC Hosts Lucky 13 Oyster Roast and Casino Night
Lou Jurkowski, CEO of BJAC, has announced that the firm will host the Lucky 13 Oyster Roast and Casino Night to celebrate its 13th anniversary with clients and associates on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at 811 W. Hargett St. The event will feature games, live music, hors d’oeuvres... - February 14, 2007 - BJAC
Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. Wins 2007 COTY Award
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., has announced that the company has won the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) 2007 Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award for best kitchen under $30,000 in the Southeast region. Winners were selected by a panel of... - February 13, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
JDavis Architects, PLLC Wins Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 Award
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, has announced that the firm has won the Triangle Business Journal’s 2006 Fast 50 Award, which recognizes the fastest growing privately held companies in the Triangle. The survey, evaluated by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, ranked companies based... - February 12, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Forza Silicon Joins Tower Semiconductor’s Authorized Design Center Program
Forza Silicon, a fabless mixed signal semiconductor company, and Tower Semiconductor, a pure-play, independent specialty foundry, have announced today that they are expanding their relationship to design and produce mixed signal and image sensor chips utilizing Tower’s process and design... - February 06, 2007 - Forza Silicon Corporation
Bob Moore Construction Selected as Member of Exclusive OSHA Partnership in Recognition of its Superior Safety Leadership
Bob Moore Construction has been accepted as a member of the OSHA Local Partnership program, one of only five general contractors in north and east Texas to earn this recognition. The OSHA Partnership is a program that grants authority for more self-governance to a select group of general... - February 01, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Bryant-Phillips Associates Top Finisher in Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Book of Lists
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, has announced that the firm has been ranked first among residential remodelers in the Triangle in the Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Book of Lists. The firms were ranked by 2005 Triangle remodeling dollar volume. Bryant-Phillips... - January 31, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Custom House Builder - Hans Hagen Homes – Focuses on Green Building
Minnesota home builder, Hans Hagen Homes, is making their homes more energy efficient with the introduction of Closed Cell insulation. - January 29, 2007 - Hans Hagen Homes
Goscor Power Products Launch Auto Transfer Switch
Goscor power products announced the launch of an auto transfer switch (ATS) enabling the use of redundant power sources during power outages - January 25, 2007 - Goscor Power Products
The Trade and Service Company Chetra - Industrial Machinery is Going to Take Part in the BAUMA Exhibition
The trade and service company Chetra - Industrial Machinery is going to take part in the BAUMA exhibition -- the biggest International Trade Fair for Construction and Mining Industries (April 23-29, 2007, Munich, Germany), where it will demonstrate machines with the Chetra trademark in the name of... - January 25, 2007 - Chetra - Industrial Machinery
Carolina Communities Development Group and Charleston Homes Names Vice President of Marketing and Sales
Scott McCrary, president of Carolina Communities Development Group (CCDG), has announced that Nish Egerton has joined the firm as vice president of marketing and sales of CCDG and Charleston Homes. In this position, Egerton will handle marketing and budgets, as well as, working with design issues... - January 24, 2007 - Charleston Homes
RHP Construction Saves One of St. Louis’ Rare Historical Homes
Family owned construction company saves one of the remaining three examples of Greek revival architecture in St. Louis. The home, known as the Peter Jacobs home, was listed as one of 11 most endangered buildings in St. Louis area. - January 23, 2007 - RHP Construction
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Triangle Launches New Web Site
Eric Phillips, vice president and general manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Triangle, a Bryant-Phillips Associates company, has announced that the firm has launched a redesigned Web site, http://www.dreammaker-triangle.com. The site has a new look, is more user-friendly and now... - January 23, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Storm Smart Expands Manufacturing with Purchase of Additional Building
Storm Smart Industries, the largest hurricane protection company in Florida, has finalized the purchase of another manufacturing facility in South Fort Myers. Adjacent to their current location, the new plant provides an additional 17,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. - January 23, 2007 - Storm Smart
CADopia 6 SP3 is Now Shipping
CADopia 6 SP3, based on Open Design and IntelliCAD technologies, is now available for purchase. - January 18, 2007 - CADopia
Largest Vedic Green Designed Development in the USA Will Use Green E-Board™
Mandala Club, the largest Vedic green design development in the USA has picked Southern Cross Building Products as its supplier of environmentally friendly specialized building panels called GREEN E BOARD™ that are manufactured to minimize carbon emissions and help eliminate interior health... - January 18, 2007 - Southern Cross Building Products, LLC
Storm Smart Industries Provides Governor's Office with Industry Insight
Recognized as the largest hurricane protection company in the State of Florida, Storm Smart Industries has spread its influence to Tallahassee. With the submission of a two-page manifesto, Company President, Brian Rist, has outlined a four-pronged solution which provides for both immediate and... - January 17, 2007 - Storm Smart
Brinsaire Financial Group Announces its Newest Commercial Real Estate Loan Program
Brinsaire Financial Group is now offering a commercial real estate loan program that allows those property types that have been turned down by traditional financing get a second chance. - January 16, 2007 - Brinsaire Financial Group
Firstfloor Releases Podcast on Maintenance and Safety Under Public-Private Partnerships for School Development
Triangle Architect Addresses Operations Under Firstfloor Public-Private Capital Leases - January 15, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Firstfloor Signs North Carolina’s First Pre-Development Agreement for Privatized School Development
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of Firstfloor K-12 Solutions, LLC, has announced that the firm has signed the state’s first pre-development agreement for privatized school development under the recently enacted senate bill 2009, allowing public-private partnerships for North Carolina schools. - January 15, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Exovations to Bring Award-Winning Home Improvement to Middle Georgia
Headquartered in Metro-Atlanta, Exovations today announced the opening of its new franchise is Macon, Georgia. Opening set for Monday, January 15, 2007. - January 13, 2007 - EXOVATIONS
New Concrete Mixer Launched in South Africa
Goscor Engines launched a 350 Litre IBA Bragagnolo concrete mixer, in Southern Africa this week. Goscor Engines division, as part of the ongoing strategy to provide more than just engines, pumps and generators to the industrial market, decided to expand their product range and entered into the... - January 11, 2007 - Goscor Power Products
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Triangle Releases Podcast on Choosing a General Contractor
Podcast Addresses What to Do When Using a Contractor. - January 08, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Charlies Angels Residential Designer Signs on with Vintage Cottage House Plans to Sell His Plans
Vintage Cottage House Plans is providing by making the process of buying house plans and building the home easier. He is selling his home designs on VCHP. - January 07, 2007 - Vintage Cottage House Plans
Firstfloor Releases Podcast on Public-Private Partnerships
Triangle Architect Addresses the Benefits of Public-Private Capital Leases for School Development - January 02, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Bob Moore Construction's Ed McGuire Appointed to Prestigious Committee for the American Concrete Institute
Ed McGuire, Vice President of Construction for Bob Moore Construction, has been appointed as a consulting member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 301 - Specifications for Concrete group. Founded in 1904, the ACI is recognized as a leading source of guidance and... - January 02, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Kysor Panel Systems Opens New Manufacturing Facility / Distribution Center / Office Center in Fort Worth, Texas
Bob Moore Construction was the general contractor for Kysor Panel Systems’ new distribution center / manufacturing facility / office building in Fort Worth, Texas. Mercantile Partners was the real estate developer. This project was the 25th commercial construction project Bob Moore Construction has completed for Mercantile Partners. - December 28, 2006 - Bob Moore Construction
Rammer Vibrating Compactor Launched in South Africa
Goscor Engines and Forestry announced the launch of Meiwa Japan´s 70 Kg rammer (RT-70R). Rammers are used in all aspects relating to building and construction industry as well as trench compaction for the laying of pipelines and are exposed to heavy-duty use. Ground is compacted prior to... - December 20, 2006 - Goscor Power Products
FEECO International, Inc. Launches New Forum to Offer More One-on-One Support to Customers
FEECO has added a forum to their website to allow more personal communication with customers - December 19, 2006 - FEECO International, Inc
Firstfloor Expands Into Raleigh Area
North Carolina School Development Company Announces New Raleigh Headquarters - December 18, 2006 - SFL + A Architects
Protecta Introduces Their New Compact and Cost Effective Load Arrestor - Designed to Protect Valuable Equipment, Machinery and Personnel
Protecta, the world’s leading manufacturer solely dedicated in providing the best in fundamental fall protection has announced the launch of their New Load Arrestor. Protecta’s new Load Arrestor model number AD412/300 has been modelled on the popular compact, lightweight and durable... - December 15, 2006 - Capital Safety Australia
Charleston Common at Alexander Place Announces Opening of Phase V
North Raleigh Community to Sell Last Phase of Homes - December 12, 2006 - Charleston Homes
Forza Silicon and IBM to Collaborate on CMOS Image Sensor Solutions
Forza Silicon and IBM are collaborating to develop CMOS image sensor chips using IBM’s CMOS Image Sensor Foundry (CIMG) process and technology, and characterize IBM’s image sensor IP. - December 12, 2006 - Forza Silicon Corporation
Robbie Ferris Speaks on Public-Private Partnerships for Schools
Local Architectural Solutions Firm CEO Joins Panel Discussing New State Law at Triangle Community Coalition Lunch & Learn - December 08, 2006 - SFL + A Architects
Phillips Builders LLC Announces Partnership with Energy Star
Phillips Builders LLC. have made a commitment to building 100% of their homes to be Energy Star Certified. - December 08, 2006 - Phillips Builders
Little Classroom on the Prairie Gets Big International Attention
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s open-air pavilion at Prairie Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh, designed by Frank Harmon, FAIA, is currently featured in two prestigious design journals: Architectural Record of New York and Wood Design & Building, a publication of the Canadian... - December 06, 2006 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
MMI Associates, Inc. Named Agency of Record for Charleston Homes
Local Public Relations Firm Inks Deal with Regional Home Builder - November 30, 2006 - Charleston Homes
SEPI Engineering Group Completes Move to New Corporate Headquarters
Transportation Engineering Firm Moves Office to New Wade Avenue Location - November 29, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
Goscor Engines and Forestry Announced the Launch of a Brand New Mobile Fire-Fighting Pump in South Africa
According to the CSIR, sub-Saharan Africa has the highest incidence of fires in the world. These fires are caused both by humans as well as wild fires, causing severe damage to humans, animals, vegetation and infrastructure. A total of R 300 million was lost in 2002 due to wild fires – this... - November 24, 2006 - Goscor Power Products
Storm Smart Industries Offers Resolution to Customers of Bankrupt Sarasota Shutter Company
Fort Myers, Florida: Storm Smart Industries, the largest hurricane protection company in Southwest Florida, is offering to assist customers of a hurricane protection company that has closed its doors, potentially leaving customers behind with missing deposits and unfinished work. Storm Systems,... - November 21, 2006 - Storm Smart
Vintage Cottage House Plans
Architects Make Money While on the Beach: Homeowners Pay One-Fourth Cost for Custom Designs. - November 21, 2006 - Higgins Marketing
Robbie Ferris Named to Action for Children North Carolina Advisory Board
Local Architectural Solutions Firm CEO Joins North Carolina Nonprofit for Child Advocacy - November 20, 2006 - SFL + A Architects
Kitchen Remodeling Website for Philadelphia and New Jersey
Tuscan Sun Kitchens announced the grand opening of their new website www.ts-kitchens.com to the Philadelphia market. The website introduces Russell Tuckerman , a professional kitchen designer, with over 25 years of kitchen design and kitchen renovation experience. Kitchen planning is becoming a... - November 16, 2006 - Tuscan Sun Kitchens
NCDOT Announces Temporary Traffic Pattern on Cary Parkway Overpass of U.S. 1/64 in Cary
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that it will install a temporary traffic pattern on Cary Parkway over U.S. 1/64 in Cary, beginning on Monday, Nov. 13 at 9 p.m., weather permitting. The newly constructed entrance ramp and loops from Cary Parkway onto U.S. 1/64 northbound and... - November 10, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
FEECO International Receives Federal Award for Exporting Success
FEECO International Received Exporting Success Award on November 3, 2006. - November 09, 2006 - FEECO International, Inc
RES Announces the Addition of Private Lending
Real Estate Solutions, LLC is pleased to announce the expansion of it's lending options for real estate investors. They have partnered with "The Investor Group, LLC a nationwide network of private investors who fund small real estate deals across the U.S. This expands their already impressive array of investment and commercial funding options significantly. - November 09, 2006 - Real Estate Solutions, LLC
NCDOT To Shift Traffic on Northbound U.S. 1/64 In Cary
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced that it will shift northbound traffic on U.S. 1/64 in Cary, beginning on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m., weather permitting. Traffic from Tryon Road to I-40 will be shifted to the permanent inside northbound lanes to complete work on the outside lanes. - November 03, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
AEX Commercial Financing Group, LLC Publishes Commercial Mortgage Loans Guide
An online Commercial Mortgage Loans Guide has been published by AEX Commercial Financing Group, LLC to help commercial borrowers obtain appropriate terms for commercial real estate financing. - November 01, 2006 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
Cavalier Builders President Elected to TBA Board of Remodelers
Cavalier Builders, Inc., a locally owned and operated full service contractor in Hampton Roads, is pleased to announce that Brian Twiddy has been elected to the board of Tidewater Builders Association Remodeling Council. As a Board member, Mr. Twiddy will facilitate and assist in meeting the... - October 31, 2006 - Cavalier Builders
Storm Smart Industries Certified to Participate in 'My Safe Florida Home' Initiative
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) has approved Storm Smart Industries as a Participating Contractor in the My Safe Florida Home Program. This program is designed to assist Florida homeowners in protecting their homes from the perils of hurricane-force winds by providing a matching grant of up to $5,000 towards those code-approved products being installed on their homes. - October 30, 2006 - Storm Smart
MataiTech LLC Will Preview its EDA Tool, NAUET™ 1.7 (newt), at the 4th International System-on-Chip Conference and Exhibit on Nov 1, 06
MataiTech LLC will preview its flagship product, NAUET 1.7 (newt) at the 4th International System-On-Chip (SoC) Conference and Exhibit on November 1, 2006 in Newport Beach, CA. NAUET™ 1.7 now includes an enhanced component editor, RTOS frame generation, and the world’s first full featured SPIRIT IP-XACT™ editor and linter. - October 29, 2006 - MataiTech LLC