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AGC Honors CF Jordan with First Place in Construction Safety Excellence Award
National award for local CF Jordan Construction’s safety program - April 22, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Innovative Contracting Helps Balfour Beatty Build $59 Million Forest Park Medical Center
On March 25, Balfour Beatty Construction received the Notice to Proceed on a new $59 million campus in Frisco, Texas. Known as Forest Park Medical Center, the project represents a significant milestone for the physician-owned complex, which has grown significantly since opening its first surgical... - April 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Tracy Browne, Angela Floyd Named Corporate Vice Presidents at Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction has appointed Tracy Browne as corporate vice president of sustainability and Angela Floyd as corporate vice president of business improvement. In her new role, Browne will leverage her past direction of the company's national sustainability task team to include the... - April 20, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Thomas Construction Celebrates Earth Day with High Performance Windows
Thomas Construction will show off their “green” windows at the 22nd Annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 17th from 11am to 6pm on the Muny Grounds in Forest Park. Earth Day Festival event-goers can visit the Thomas Construction booth to learn about the company’s... - April 17, 2011 - Thomas Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction Announces New Georgia President
Industry leader Frank Spears to head Georgia Division. - April 15, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Metal-Era's Rooftop Talk Premieres
Metal-Era Inc. Introduces a New Online Video Series for the Roofing Industry - April 14, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Terrapin Modular Buildings Pave the Way for the Future
Modular building is fast becoming the method of choice in the construction industry. Terrapin has been at the forefront of this industry for over 60 years, and is continually striving to be a market leader. Its partnership with Avanti architects reflects this. - April 11, 2011 - Terrapin Ltd
Shea Properties Opens New Office in Downtown Los Angeles
Aliso Viejo based real estate firm sees bright future in the region. - April 07, 2011 - Shea Properties
BESI Holds National Training & Certification Seminar for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s next National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held April 11-12, 2011. This is the most comprehensive two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - April 01, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Metal-Era's Thom Cain Promoted to Northeastern Regional Sales Manager
Metal-Era Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that Thom Cain has been promoted to Northeastern Regional Sales Manager. He will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the sales efforts of Roof Edge Solutions, Edge Systems One and Airflow... - March 31, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
U.S. Concrete’s Dallas/Ft. Worth Plants Achieve Green-Star Status for Outstanding Environmental Performance
U.S. Concrete, Inc. today announced that the National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has granted the prestigious NRMCA Green-Star Certification to all of its plants in its Redi-Mix Concrete, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth. - March 29, 2011 - US Concrete
Remediation Performed for Structures with Defective Drywall Should be Done Properly the First Time, According to BESI
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held on April 11-12, 2011 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This is the most comprehensive course two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - March 24, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
U.S. Concrete Precast Group Announces Promotion of Dale Godwin to General Manager
U.S. Concrete Precast Group today announced the promotion of Dale Godwin to General Manager for its Phoenix, Arizona operation. He succeeds Bonnie Wasson, a long-standing, valued member of the U.S. Concrete Precast Group who retired from her position after 25 years of devoted service. Godwin will... - March 21, 2011 - US Concrete
BESI's 15-Month Old BETA Home Proves Solution for Chinese Drywall Remediation Works
The Building Envelope Science Institute releases results of a 15-month old BETA home that contained defective Chinese drywall that was remediated using the protocol taught by the institute. Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis results indicate no corrosion products on post remediation copper samples. - March 18, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
U.S. Concrete Recognized for Sustainable Concrete Construction, Greensite Award for Its Contribution to One World Trade Center, New York, New York
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (OTCBB: USCR) today announced that its subsidiary, Riverside Materials, LLC d/b/a Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc., was recently honored with the Reader’s Choice GreenSite Award for its contribution to One World Trade Center, New York, New York. Sponsored by The Concrete... - March 16, 2011 - US Concrete
U.S. Concrete Precast Group Completes the Production of High Strength, Green Concrete U-Beams for the Phoenix Sky Train Project
U.S. Concrete Precast Group has completed the production of 130 pre-stressed, green concrete U-beams for the Sky Train Project at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Production began in February of 2010 utilizing environmentally friendly concrete mix designs, EF Technology®, which can have a carbon footprint 30 percent lower than standard concrete mix designs. - March 11, 2011 - US Concrete
Artcraft Granite, Marble & Tile Co. Partners with HGTV Designer and Italy for Major Industry Event
Artcraft Granite, Marble and Tile Co. is partnering with HGTV “Design on a Dime” designer Ali Azhar and Tiles of Italy to create a bathroom space, live on the showcase floor at Coverings 2011, a premiere industry event in Las Vegas next week. - March 10, 2011 - Artcraft Granite, Marble and Tile
Five Concerns of Defective or Chinese Drywall, According to the Building Envelope Science Institute
Owners and contractors need to ensure that the Five Concerns of Chinese Drywall are addressed during the remediation process or they may be faced with having to remediate a second time; solutions have been developed by BESI to manage each concern. - March 08, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
New Snap-on Covers Simplify Fascia Installation
Install fascia quicker with Perma-Tite Systems 200 and 300 new snap-on cover - no more crimping. - March 03, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
New Atlantic Contracting Wins 2nd Pinnacle Award from Carolinas AGC
Prestigious Carolinas Construction Industry Honor for Best General Contractor Awarded to New Atlantic Contracting. - February 24, 2011 - New Atlantic Contracting
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Ray Southern Listed as Top 100 Power Leader
South Florida Business Journal recognizes Ray Southern, President and Chief Executive Officer of Balfour Beatty Construction's Florida division, as a leader in South Florida's business community. - February 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction Delivers 1,700 Valentines to Military Veterans
Balfour Beatty Construction's divisions in California and Texas turn to some of the youngest artists in their communities to create and distribute Valentines to patients at local Veterans Associations hospitals. - February 11, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. Wins the Golden Gate Award
J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. today announced that it has won the Golden Gate Partnership Recognition Award. The Golden Gate Partnership is awarded by Cal/OSHA Consultation Service in recognition of implementing and maintaining an effective injury and illness prevention program during the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service visit conducted at J.T. Wimsatt’s LAX Project. - February 10, 2011 - JT Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction Tops Out New Tower at 396 Alhambra in Coral Gables
On January 28, Balfour Beatty Construction celebrated the topping out of the new office tower at 396 Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables, Florida. The new tower marks the final stage in Key Realty Advisors’ vision to provide sustainable, Class A office space to businesses in the upscale community... - February 08, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Jeff Brannen Named Chief Legal Counsel for Charter Builders and SpawMaxwell
Balfour Beatty Construction has appointed Jeff Brannen senior vice president and chief legal counsel for two of its Texas divisions, Charter Builders and SpawMaxwell. In this role, Brannen will support the divisions’ legal needs, including those related to construction contracts, claims, and... - February 07, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Building Envelope Science Institute Contacted Government Agencies Regarding Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation Methods
The Building Envelope Science Institute has lead the way for inspection & remediation of structures with Defective Drywall by introducing one of the first protocols and providing solutions for Defective Drywall. The Institute reached out to government agencies after finding solutions for inspecting and remediating structures contaminated by defective drywall. - February 04, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
U.S. Concrete to be Relisted on The NASDAQ
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (OTCBB: USCR) today announced that The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC has approved its application for the relisting of its common stock on The NASDAQ Capital Market. U.S. Concrete’s common stock will resume trading on The NASDAQ when the market opens on Tuesday, February 1, 2011... - February 01, 2011 - US Concrete
New Crane Service Offered by Bay Mechanical and Electrical
Expanding the breadth of their construction services, Bay Mechanical and Electrical now offers crane and rigging solutions in order to provide full construction service to Northern Ohio. - January 28, 2011 - Bay Mechanical & Electrical
Metal-Era's 2011 Schedule of AIA & RCI Continuing Education Courses
Metal-Era's popular continuing education program will continue into 2011. The two courses are available as free, monthly webinars. - January 27, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
U.S. Concrete Expands Its EF Technology® Line of Sustainable Concrete Product Offerings
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (OTCBB: USCR) today announced that its subsidiary, Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., has entered into an agreement with Pervious Plus, Inc. of Citrus Heights, California, to market and produce pervious concrete utilizing Pervious Plus™, a specialty chemical admixture designed to improve pervious concrete. - January 25, 2011 - US Concrete
The Building Envelope Science Institute Provides Comprehensive Defective “Chinese” Drywall Certification Course in Tampa, Florida
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009, offering certification courses for inspection and remediation of homes or commercial buildings. The next Defective Drywall inspection and remediation certification course will be held on February 10-11, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tamp Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida. - January 15, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
John Page Joins Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida Division as Business Development Director for Hospitality Business Unit
Balfour Beatty Construction recently appointed John Page as business development director for the hospitality business unit of its Florida division. In this role, Page will help the company establish relationships with hospitality clients throughout the United States and Caribbean and expand the... - January 13, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Bonny Block Joins Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida Division as Business Development Director for Federal Sector
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it has appointed Bonny Block as business development director for the federal business unit of the company’s Florida division. In this role, Block will help Balfour Beatty Construction establish strategic alliances throughout the... - January 13, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Hughes Environmental Appoints Service Manager
Hughes Environmental Hires Service Manager to aide with growth. - January 12, 2011 - Hughes Environmental
A Group of "Hillbillies" Have Teamed Up with MasterWorks to Participate in Atlanta's "Next Cool Thing"
The "Next Cool Thing" is a three day event featuring exhibits based on a film or television theme and showcases local talent and resources for the purpose of building the infrastructure for Atlanta's growing film and television industry. - January 05, 2011 - MasterWorks
Commercial Duct Cleaning and Combustible Dust Remediation Company Announces New Employee
Hughes Environmental appoints new Account Executive. - December 22, 2010 - Hughes Environmental
Balfour Beatty Construction Voted "Best of 2010" by Two Chapters of the Florida AIA
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded top honors by two different chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA): Large Firm Builder of the Year (AIA Palm Beach) and General Contractor of the Year (AIA Miami). Palm Beach AIA’s Builder of the... - December 20, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
The Building Envelope Science Institute Appoints First Executive Director
The Building Envelope Science Institute elected its first Executive Director, Richard Shaffer, who has a been involved since the inception of the Institute in early 2009. The Institute has lead the way for inspection & remediation of structures with Defective Drywall over the past year by introducing one of the first protocols and providing solutions to the Defective Drywall crisis. - December 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Phil Newman Joins Balfour Beatty Construction as Top Executive for Safety and Sustainability
Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it has appointed Phil Newman as its new vice president of group safety, health, and environmental. In this role, Newman will help Balfour Beatty achieve its vision for “Zero Harm by 2012,” taking the company’s already... - December 17, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction to Deliver Florida Hospital as Part of Integrated Project Team
Balfour Beatty Construction, as part of an integrated team with HKS Architects and TLC Engineering, has been selected to provide design and construction services for Martin Memorial Health Systems’ new hospital in the Tradition development of Port St. Lucie, Florida. The team will deliver the... - December 16, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
The Building Envelope Science Institute Releases Dates for Defective "Chinese" Drywall Certification Courses Offered in 2011
The Building Envelope Science Institute has been active in providing solutions for the Defective (Chinese, Corrosive) Drywall since October 2009 offering certification courses for inspecting and remediating homes or commercial buildings. - December 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
ARXX Corporation Announces the Launch of New Energy-Efficient Basement Finishing System
reFIT is a new, fast, easy, cost-effective and energy-efficient way to finish and insulate basements and interior spaces, representing the latest addition to ARXX’s portfolio of innovative and energy-efficient green building materials. Installing reFIT is less expensive than finishing a basement or interior space using conventional construction methods attributable to the reduced material, competitive price point and reduced labor involved. - December 08, 2010 - ARXX Corporation
DPR West Palm Beach Office Earns Industry Gold Award
Local Office Receives LEED® Gold Certification for Commercial Interiors - November 24, 2010 - DPR Construction
DPR Construction Honored with ‘Orchid’ Award for Sustainable Design by the San Diego Architectural Foundation
The Orchids and Onions Awards, produced by the San Diego Architectural Foundation, annually recognizes the good and the bad of San Diego urban design and planning projects. - November 20, 2010 - DPR Construction
Team Integration Helps Balfour Beatty Construction Deliver New Facility for Gateway Church
Last weekend, Balfour Beatty Construction and Gateway Church celebrated a milestone two years in the making: for the very first time, members of the church attended services in their new, 4,000-seat Worship Center in Southlake, Texas. For Gateway Church, the event marked the fulfillment of their... - November 17, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Omniroc Inc. Engages New South Central Rep Agency
Omniroc, Inc. announced today the signing of their newest rep agency Centerline Materials Group, LLC. for the South Central region of the US - November 16, 2010 - Omniroc, Inc.
Solar Power Leader Solyndra Chooses Metrolight Electronic HID to Light 100,000 sq. ft. Facility
Retrofit saves 41% on energy consumption and reduces carbon footprint by 326 metric tons annually. Metrolight's electronic HID selected over T-5 fluorescent lighting solutions due to better energy saving and lower total cost of ownership. - November 12, 2010 - Metrolight
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Congratulates Moore on Auburn University Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. is pleased to announce that Calvin Moore, a project manager with the company, recently received the 2009-2010 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award for the McWhorter School of Building Science from Auburn University. This awarded is given to only one student... - November 04, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. Ranked Among Top Specialty Contractors
Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. has been named one of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors for 2010 by ENR (Engineering News-Record) magazine. The detention company was ranked at #355 on the list. This is the sixth year that Cornerstone Detention Products has been included on the ENR Top... - November 03, 2010 - Cornerstone Detention Products
ARXX Corporation Recognized as Cleantech Leader
ARXX Corporation has been recognized by Corporate Knights Magazine as one of the Next 10 Emerging Cleantech companies. Corporate Knights Magazine is the magazine for clean capitalism, making it easier for people to know the environmental and social impacts of their marketplace decisions, showcasing leaders and innovators and bringing together key decision makers from all sectors to identify common sense solutions that make the market work better for the environment, society and economy. - November 03, 2010 - ARXX Corporation