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Tommy Sineath Awarded Certified Green Professional (CGP) Designation
Tommy Sineath, of Sineath Construction recently became one of the select group of professional builders, remodelers, and other industry professionals nationwide who have earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation, identifying him as someone with knowledge of the best strategies for... - April 22, 2010 - Sineath Construction
J&S Carpentry and Construction Certified to Comply with New EPA Rule on Renovation, Repair and Painting
J&S Carpentry and Construction (http://www.js-carpentry.com), a Boston-area contractor that provides professional home remodeling and commercial building services, is pleased to announce that it has been certified to comply with the new EPA Rule on Renovation, Repair and Painting. This measure,... - April 22, 2010 - J&S Carpentry and Construction, Inc.
Next BESI Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Coral Springs, Florida
It’s good to know that if your home was remediated under this protocol that it would not require additional work in order to meet the latest CPSC/HUD interim guidance or to be aligned with the court’s (MDL No. 2047) ruling. - April 21, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Off-Site Construction Specialist Yorkon Launches New Website
Award-winning off-site construction specialist and Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, has launched a new website for architects, contractors and construction clients to learn more about innovations in the modular building sector. - April 21, 2010 - Yorkon
J&S Carpentry and Construction to Exhibit at Upcoming Spring Home and Landscape Show in Topsfield, MA
J&S Carpentry and Construction (http://www.js-carpentry.com), a Boston-area contracting company that provides professional home remodeling and commercial building services, will be exhibiting at the Home and Landscape Show taking place in Topsfield, MA on April 17-18, 2010. This event features... - April 17, 2010 - J&S Carpentry and Construction, Inc.
MW Builders of Texas Awarded Five Projects in Past 60 Days, Totaling $106 Million in Contracts
MW Builders of Texas, a general construction contractor, has been awarded more than $100 million in contracts over the past 60 days for a variety of projects around the country. The new projects include the Fort Leonard Wood AIT Complex ($49.6MM); Fort Riley UEPH Barracks ($18.3MM); Midland County Jail ($15.3MM); Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler ($13.9MM); and Air Traffic Control Tower in Abilene ($9.2MM) - April 16, 2010 - MW Builders of Texas
BESI Offers Defective Drywall Remediation Protocol That Exceeds CPSC/HUD Interim Guidance and Aligns with the Recent Court Ruling
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - April 15, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Thomas Construction Will Showcase Products at De Soto Home Show
Thomas Construction will attend the De Soto Home Show this weekend. The free event will feature various companies from around the area. - April 10, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Thomas Construction Boasts "Green" Windows at Eco Expo
Thomas Construction will be attending the 2nd annual Eco Expo, St. Louis' premier green event. The company will showcase its thermal windows. - April 10, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Making a House a Home: Thomas Construction Showcases Products at Baby Kid Expo
Thomas Construction will attend the Baby Kid Expo. Visit their booth to find out more about how their products can improve your home and to enter to win their $25,000 sweepstakes. - April 10, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Hunting Helps Wounded Heroes Heal
For many seriously injured military veterans, sports and outdoor activities have been shown to be effective in helping them rebuild confidence and focus on their abilities to achieve. For that reason, in mid-March, Balfour Beatty Construction’s Dallas/Fort Worth division hosted a week-long pig hunt for wounded veterans at their hunting lease in Richland Springs, Texas. - April 08, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
The Defective Drywall Protocol Offered by BESI Exceeds the Interim Remediation Guidance by CPSC and HUD - No Rework Necessary
The Consumer Safety Product Commission and HUD published an interim remediation guidance dated April 2, 2010 since many owners are desiring to start repairing their homes or commercial buildings. BESI has been endorsing and providing certification for a remediation protocol since October of 2009 which exceeds the published interim remediation guidance. - April 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
DFW International Airport Awards Project to Balfour Beatty Construction Joint Venture
As part of a joint venture team known as BARC, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected for $900 million in preconstruction and construction services for DFW International Airport’s seven-year Terminal Development Program. - April 05, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Thomas Construction Pumps Up for Guy Stuff Expo
Thomas Construction will be attending the Guy Stuff Expo on Sunday, March 28 at the Gateway Grizzlies Stadium. Visit their booth to find out more information about the company's products and to enter to win their $25,000 sweepstakes. - March 27, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Growing Strong: Thomas Construction Looks to Showcase Products at St. Peters Home and Garden Show
Thomas Construction will be at the St. Peters Home and Garden Show this weekend. Stop by their booth to find out more information about products and to enter into their $25,000 home improvement sweepstakes. - March 27, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Frisomat Introduces the Most Flexible Sandwich Panel Line in Belgium
Frisomat, international player in industrial buildings, brings a brand-new sandwich panel line into use. The production line, the biggest in Belgium in its kind, is 114m long and custom made for Frisomat. After a year full of development, assembly and tests, they take the production line in use as... - March 25, 2010 - Frisomat industrial buildings
BESI Offers Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in Coral Springs, Florida
BESI will present its fifth certification class for Defective Drywall Inspection and Remediation on May 3-4, 2010 at the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs located at 620 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida. - March 24, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
New “Green” Military Barracks Opens at Fort Riley: Design-Build Team of GLMV Architecture, LST Consulting Engineers, and MW Builders of Texas Striving for LEED Silver
The newest military housing complex to open at Fort Riley boasts a vast amount of sustainable features, putting it in the running to achieve the acclaimed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver design status. The Design-Build team of GLMV Architecture, LST Consulting Engineers, and MW Builders of Texas incorporated “green” details throughout the entire Warrior in Transition Battalion Barracks (WTB Barracks) at Fort Riley, Kansas. - March 24, 2010 - MW Builders of Texas
A New Era Dawns for British Manufacturing
'Dual Tech' the new vacuum suction machine to be launched by GTR Engineering Limited part of The Oktopus Group, is taking the construction industry into the 21st century. - March 22, 2010 - The Oktopus Group
Thomas Construction Hopes to Build Relationships at Moolah Shrine Circus
Thomas Construction is scheduled to attend the Moolah Shrine Circus this weekend to offer free estimates and spread the word about their home improvement sweepstakes. - March 20, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Brandon Weiss Awarded Graduate Master Builder Designation
Brandon Weiss, owner of Weiss Building & Development LLC, a Chicagoland home builder is proud to announce that he has earned the designation of Graduate Master Builder. In doing so he is only the 11th in the State of Illinois. - March 18, 2010 - Weiss Building & Development LLC
Two Local Hospitals Selected for International Healthcare Convention Tours
Specialized healthcare architects, engineers, contractors and experts will tour some of San Diego’s state-of-the-art facilities on March 14 - March 14, 2010 - DPR Construction
"Good" Thomas Wants to Help
St. Louis-based Thomas Construction is not associated with the Lake of the Ozarks Illegal Immigrant Scandal. - March 10, 2010 - Thomas Construction
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Fourth Training Conference for Defective Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is presenting the inspection and remediation protocols developed specifically for defective "corrosive" drywall. The training seminar is taking place at the Embassy Suites Hotel located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. - February 24, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Department of Defense Selects MADCAD.com for Building Codes and Standards Online Access
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded MADCAD.com a one-year subscription contract for online access to more than 800 building codes and standards from ASHRAE, ASME, BHMA, ICC and NFPA. The contract will provide architects, engineers, specifiers and facility managers at the Naval Facilities... - February 24, 2010 - MADCAD.com
Trachte Building Systems, Inc. Acquires Tech-Fast Brand
Trachte Building Systems has purchased the assets of the Tacoma Washington based self-storage manaufacturer Tech-Fast. - February 20, 2010 - Trachte Building Systems
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Conference for Defective Drywall in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
The “BESI System” offers the most comprehensive remediation; the protocol was developed based on proven science and considers the following major factors: corrosion, cross-contamination of other building materials, personal belongings, IAQ monitoring program, and a proposed national warranty (not an insurance policy). - February 17, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Aptcon Opens New Office in Wilmington, NC
New Wilmington, NC location and hire of Construction Manager support continued growth. - February 13, 2010 - Aptcon
Building Envelope Science Institute Initiates Patent Process on Remediation of Buildings with Defective Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) was launched in 2009 to provide a solution to the defective or corrosive drywall crisis which has unfolded over the last seventeen months or so. The Institute developed what is being referred to as the “BESI System” and has now filed a provisional patent on their process for remediation of buildings that have defective or "corrosive" drywall. - February 12, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Conference for Certification of Inspectors & Remediators for Defective or Corrosive Drywall in Ft. Lauderdale
BESI will certify inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors in Ft. Lauderdale on March 2-3, 2010. This certification program offered through the Institute (BESI) instructs and trains licensed and approved state contractors in the remediation of defective or corrosive drywall. - February 12, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Bob Moore Construction Receives 2009 AGC Merit Award
Bob Moore Construction has received the 2009 Merit Award for Construction Excellence from TEXO, the north Texas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America and Associated Builders and Contractors. The award was given for the Pioneer 360 Business Center in Arlington, Texas, the largest LEED Gold Core and Shell Industrial project in the state of Texas. With this award, 2009 is the fifth consecutive year where Bob Moore Construction has received honors from industry organizations. - February 10, 2010 - Bob Moore Construction
Staticworx Earns AIA Provider Accreditation, Offers Architects Education Credits on Anti-Static Flooring
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently announced it has accredited “Anti-Static Flooring: The Basics,” a course developed by Dave Long, President & CEO of Staticworx, the largest manufacturer of anti-static flooring solutions in North America. Long, an educator of... - February 02, 2010 - Staticworx
Accel Framing, Inc. Wins NARI Contractor of the Year Awards in Team Remodeling
San Diego, CA, Local Building Contractor Accel Framing, Inc.® has been awarded Contractor of the Year (COTY) awards, as part of a team in two categories. The awards are for: Entire House $500,001 to $1,000,000 and the Residential Historical Renovation/ Restoration categories in The National Association of the Remodelers Industry (NARI)’s Southwest Region 7. - January 30, 2010 - Accel Framing, Inc.
Staticworx Launches GroundLock Snap-Together with Conductive Base to Provide Flooring Flexibility
Staticworx has introduced GroundLock Snap-Together, a flexible flooring option that enables the installation of anti-static, electrically conductive floors without the use of adhesives. Combining a conductive interlocking base with any Staticworx modular flooring option, this product meets the recommended performance parameters of ANSI/ESD S 20.20-2007 as well as new Class-0 ESD (electrostatic discharge) specifications. - January 29, 2010 - Staticworx
Staticworx EC Rubber Receives Industry Accolades as Best Fault-Tolerant, Static-Control Flooring Product
The latest generation of Staticworx EC Rubber, the industry’s first electronically conductive rubber flooring product, recently received the Seal of Approval, awarded by ESD Journal, as the only fault-tolerant flooring suitable for Class-0 ESD (electrostatic discharge) applications. In... - January 29, 2010 - Staticworx
Balfour Beatty Construction Named One of the Country’s Best Employers
On January 21, Fortune magazine recognized Balfour Beatty Construction for its commitment to employees by placing the company on its prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The distinction is a first for the company, which ranked 76th on the list, and it reflects how a... - January 25, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Matt Smith Named Director of Business Development for Hardin Construction
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that Matt Smith has been named director of business development for Hardin’s Raleigh office where he will work to secure commercial construction opportunities throughout... - January 21, 2010 - Hardin Construction Company
Aptcon Launches New Website
Aptcon launches new website to support in continued growth. - January 20, 2010 - Aptcon
BESI Heads to Tampa, Florida for Its 3rd Conference for Certification of Defective Drywall Inspectors & Remediators
The institute, with the help of a workgroup called Defective Drywall in America (DDIA), has developed a cost effective protocol that helps homeowners, insurance companies, investors, financial institutes, and builders. “The institute and its members have an ongoing commitment to helping those who have been devastated by this crisis,” said Jones. - January 16, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Take the Fear Out of Building a Home
"Take the Fear Out of Building a Home" is a great guide for those looking to build a new home or are considering a large scale remodel. Along with great advice & tips there is a Toolbox with a dream list, interview sheets and a punch list for evaluating your completed dream home. - January 14, 2010 - Pathfinder Construction of Southwest Colorado
Hardin Construction Company Selected as Design Builder for Bennett College Expansion
Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that the firm has been named the design builder for the Bennett College for Women’s $22 million expansion. All facilities are scheduled for completion in first quarter of... - January 13, 2010 - Hardin Construction Company
Building Envelope Science Institute's Development of Certified Protocols: from Conception to Certification
The Building Envelope Science Institute has taken steps to create a remediation process that works and is both comprehensive and cost effective. The “BESI System” pulled resources from top analytical scientists, chemists, toxicologists, a major university, consultants in the environmental field and twelve business sectors that were considered in the development and analysis. - January 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Four Seasons Sunrooms Expands in Pittsburgh - Hall Construction LLC and Kevin Hilliard & Company LLC Added as New Retailers in Pittsburgh
Four Seasons Sunrooms has expanded in the Pittsburgh market by adding Hall Construction LLC and KW Hilliard & Company LLC to its retailer base in Pittsburgh, PA. Hall Construction LLC and KW Hilliard & Company LLC will be able to provide much better service to Pittsburgh and it suburban... - January 02, 2010 - Hall Construction LLC
Cashiers NC Construction Firm Aptcon Expands Executive Team
Cashiers NC Construction Firm Aptcon Expands Executive Team with Addition of Claire Cox as Vice President - December 31, 2009 - Aptcon
Arizona Winter Snow Storms Bring Cross-Country Skiing to Torreon Golf Community
Torreon Golf Community open new cross-country trail for members and guests to enjoy Arizona snowfall. Guests at Torreon Villas or Lodges have full guest privileges, including the new trail winding through the largest stand of Ponderosa pine forest in the southwest. - December 31, 2009 - Torreon Golf Community
Hire a Contractor Now Offers Contracting and Other Services Using a Unique Bidding Market Place Format
Buyers can get contractor information, post projects, get quotes, screen and hire contractors. Contractors can list their skill profile in the directory, get project alerts, bid on projects which can result in a constant stream of work. - December 25, 2009 - Hire a Contractor Now
Hughes Environmental’s Owner Quoted in NADCA’s Trade Magazine
Commercial Duct Cleaning Company shares their experience in marketing their NADCA Certified Company - December 13, 2009 - Hughes Environmental
Portakabin Works Around the Clock to Help the Flood-Hit Community in Cockermouth
The Portakabin rapid-response team has installed an interim building for two Cockermouth GP surgeries, which serve 15,000 patients, after their buildings were destroyed in the Cumbria floods. Working over a weekend and in adverse weather conditions, Portakabin has just delivered and erected a 624... - December 13, 2009 - Portakabin
Bob Moore Construction Participates in 5th Annual SAFE Stand Down
Bob Moore Construction participated in the November, 2009 Safety Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) stand-down, sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). To support the SAFE stand-down, participating general contractors stop work at their jobsites and perform training on current safety-related topics for all workers on the sites. The latest stand-down focused on fall protection and the proper use of harnesses, tie-offs and other safety gear. - December 12, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
Bob Moore Construction Completes Largest LEED Gold Core and Shell Industrial Project in Texas
Built by General Contractor Bob Moore Construction, the 1.16 Million SF Pioneer 360 Business Center in Arlington, Texas has been certified a LEED Gold Core & Shell industrial project. This is one of the first industrial projects in Texas to achieve this certification, and is the largest industrial project to do so. The project included the demolition of an 800,000 SF mall, and the buildings were built with tilt-up construction. - December 10, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction