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Christa Iannone Joins The MCS Group
Christa Iannone has joined MCS's Technology Solutions team as a Senior Litigation Consultant. With over 25 years of legal experience integrating law with technology, Christa will be a subject matter expert for law firms and corporate legal departments applying best practice methodologies with cost efficient solutions to everyday challenges in the area of managed services including information governance, computer forensics, e-Discovery, document review and trial support. - December 16, 2015 - The MCS Group, Inc.
Caravan FM Receives 2015 High Impact HBE of the Year
The Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has chosen Caravan Facilities Management, LLC to be the recipient of the 2015 High Impact Hispanic Business Enterprise of the Year. The award was presented at the 26th Annual Fiesta Hispana Galaheld at the MGM Grand Detroit, and sponsored by Fiat Chrysler... - December 09, 2015 - Caravan Facilities Management
Diversified Heat Transfer Hires New Sales Manager
Diversified Heat Transfer announced Steve Heintzelman as their New Sales Manager overseeing their Residential Products. - November 30, 2015 - Diversified Heat Transfer
Walkway Safety Professional Course Launches December 14th for Building Service Contractors
Many building service contractors (BSCs) aren’t aware that they can be increasing the risk of slips and falls with how they clean, that they could be cleaning better and faster, and are missing out on revenue from offering increasingly in demand walkway safety services. To provide BSCs with... - November 18, 2015 - Substratum Group
Hire Divers Moves Operations to Lake George, NY
Hire Divers Association (HDA) completes move to Bolton Landing NY, on Lake George in the Adirondacks. - November 17, 2015 - HIRE DIVERS
AFG Group Appoints Kim Showalter as Change Management & Transition Planning Specialist
AFG Group, Inc. (AFG) announces the designation of Kim Showalter as a Change Management & Transition Planning Specialist. Ms. Showalter is currently supporting AFG’s Transition and Relocation Team for the relocation and activation of more than 1600 personnel, and consolidating five staff... - November 14, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Diversified Heat Transfer Selects ROI Marketing as New Representative in Mid-Atlantic Area
Diversified Heat Transfer announced ROI Marketing is their new residential product line representative for the Mid-Atlantic Region. - October 30, 2015 - Diversified Heat Transfer
MicroMain Corporation Announces Details for Exciting 2015 Users Conference
The 2015 MicroMain Users Conference will feature classes and instruction from several leading professionals in the maintenance and facility management software industry. This conference is the perfect opportunity for MicroMain software users to gain more in-depth knowledge and understanding of MicroMain's award winning software solutions. - October 21, 2015 - MicroMain Corporation
The MCS Group, Inc. Launches New Website
The MCS Group, Inc., a national provider of outsourcing solutions, has launched a completely redesigned corporate website, providing a more engaging user experience with enhanced search and navigation as well as on-page forms, and a more user-friendly interface. - October 12, 2015 - The MCS Group, Inc.
Diversified Heat Transfer Selects John Stack Sales Company as New Representative in New England Area
Diversified Heat Transfer announced John Stack Sales Company is their new residential product line representative for the New England Region. - October 07, 2015 - Diversified Heat Transfer
CEO Lauryn Blank & Global Facility Management & Construction Recognized on Inc. America’s 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Led Companies
Inc. magazine ranked Lauryn Blank of Global Facility Management and Construction NO. 28 on its Impact 50-fastest-growing women-led companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at one of the most important segments of the economy - women entrepreneurs. The Inc. Impact 50 measures... - October 01, 2015 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Louise Brodnitz is Selected as AFG Group’s Historic Preservation Architect
AFG Group has selected Louise Brodnitz as Senior Historic Preservation Architect to support the CM Team on the St. Elizabeths Consolidation Project, in Washington, DC. As the onsite subject matter expert, Ms. Brodnitz will advise on preservation issues related to the historic buildings and... - October 01, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
IPC Eagle to Preview 2016 Their Better Solutions for Every Surface at Upcoming ISSA/Interclean® North America 2015 Show
IPC Eagle Booth #2285 "Better Solutions for Every Surface" to include product displays, demos, and preview of latest technology innovations. - September 30, 2015 - IPC Eagle Corp.
AFG Group Awarded 2-Year Construction Management Contract by GSA NCR Region
AFG Group, Inc. was recently awarded a 2-year construction management contract for CM support services to the Sidney Yates Exterior Restoration Project in Washington, DC. - September 19, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Bullard Company Unveils The M.A.P. a Newly Designed Piece of Equipment for Transloading
This is the most innovative product introduced into the safe access equipment market in years. This new product provides a safe, reliable and efficient means of transloading product between trucks and railcars. This versatile, self-contained mobile access platform can do it all! - September 17, 2015 - Bullard Company
RELYANT Global Awarded Unexploded Ordnance Clearance SATOC at Fort McCoy, WI
On August 14, 2015, RELYANT Global, LLC was awarded the IDIQ SATOC for Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Clearance Services at Fort McCoy, WI, Contract Number W911SA-15-D-0020. RELYANT Global will provide services for this $12.8M contract through April 30, 2016, with four option years available to extend... - September 02, 2015 - RELYANT Global
Malta Led EU Project Explores the Transfer of Knowledge from One Generation to Another Within the Financial Services Industry
The transfer of knowledge from the older generation (55 years and over) to the younger generation working within the financial services industry is the subject of an EU project entitled “Intergenerational Learning Partnership over 55” or ILPO55 in short. Approaching full or... - August 22, 2015 - Mediterranean Bank Network
Global Facility Management & Construction Recognized on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine today ranked Global Facility Management and Construction No. 2509 on its 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America’s... - August 20, 2015 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Legionella Bacteria Sampling for Building Water Systems Provided by United Alliance Services
United Alliance Services offers building environmental evaluation including water sampling and analysis for Legionella; as well as other biological, chemical and physical contaminants. - August 07, 2015 - United Alliance Services
The MCS Group, Inc. Opens New Office in Boston
The MCS Group, Inc., a national provider of outsourcing solutions, announced today that they have opened a new regional office in Boston, MA. This office will offer the full suite of MCS’s services, including but not limited to record retrieval, deposition, e-discovery, facilities management and back office solutions to help clients increase productivity while reducing operational costs. - July 27, 2015 - The MCS Group, Inc.
AFG Group Appoints Selena Lo as Market Sector Business Leader
AFG Group, Inc. announces the appointment of Selena Lo as Business and Client Liaison Leader for their Health, Research and Education markets. - June 23, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Safety Tracking System© Developed by Bob Pope CHST
The Safety Tracking System© developed by Bob Pope CHST, Tri-State Technical Director at United Alliance Services, provides the essential data to track clients at-risk observations trending as a predictor of incident probability. - June 18, 2015 - United Alliance Services
Chain Store Age Names Robin Baskin-Ladner of Global Facility Management and Construction, Inc. to SPECS/2016 Advisory Board
Chain Store Age magazine announced that Robin Baskin-Ladner, Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Global Facility Management and Construction, Inc. has been named a member of the 2016 Advisory Board to SPECS, an annual event attended by retail and food-service corporate executives involved in... - June 04, 2015 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Aqua Wizard Pool Service Earns 2014 Super Service Award
Service Award reflects Aqua Wizard Pool Service's consistently high level of customer service in Pinellas County. - May 29, 2015 - Aqua Wizard Pool Service
New Butterworth Cleaning Services Ltd Announced by Lancashire Based Carpet and Floor Care
Commercial property specialist cleaning services are now available from Lancashire's most trusted service provider, including high level window, ventilation and drainage. - May 28, 2015 - Butterworth Cleaning Services Ltd
Reliance Provides Fire Protection at Union Training Facility
Reliance Fire Protection, Inc. with Buch Construction supported Reliance’s win to provide the design, installation and testing of fire sprinkler systems for a brand-new training facility. - May 28, 2015 - Reliance Fire Protection
AFG Group, Inc. Appoints 2 Vice Presidents
AFG Group. Inc., a leading construction, program and relocation management services firm has elevated Kenneth J. Reese and Paul M. Szmurlo to the positions of Vice Presidents, as each has made significant individual strides towards AFG’s continued growth and profitability. As Project... - May 22, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
AFG Group Celebrates 25 Successful Years in Business
AFG Group. Inc., a leading construction program management and relocation services firm has reached its 25th Anniversary. The Firm is recognizing an impressive two and a half successful decades in business – the business of helping owners navigate and solve facility-related challenges. With... - May 05, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Jim Toth, Jr. Joins Substratum Group as Vice-President, Customer Solutions
Jim Toth, Jr. joins Substratum Group bringing over 28 years of experience in facility maintenance, floor care solutions, training, and technical services. He will work with customers to help them solve their walkway safety issues by using the patent pending Floor Care Cycle of Risk. - May 03, 2015 - Substratum Group
NICE Home Services Earns Esteemed 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service - April 25, 2015 - NICE Home Services
Creative Sign Designs Shines in First Place at the 2015 International Sign Contest
Signs of the Times Magazine Hosts Twelfth-Annual Unified Contest Featuring Diverse and Competitive Categories - April 23, 2015 - Creative Sign Designs
AFG Wins 5-Year GSA Construction Management Contract for St. Elizabeths' Phase II Project
AFG was recently awarded a 5-year GSA Construction Management Contract to provide Construction Management support services to the US Department of Homeland Security's Consolidation to St. Elizabeths’ Campus in Washington, DC. - April 17, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Grease Lightning Oven Cleaning Experiencing Their Best First Quarter Results
Surrey Oven cleaners expect revenue and market share to grow significantly during 2015. - March 29, 2015 - Grease Lightning Oven Cleaning
Global Facility Management & Construction Promotes Mike Russo to Vice President of Operations
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to announce the promotion of Mike Russo to Vice President of Operations. With over 20 years experience, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge when leading the day to day operations at Global. "Mike has been an integral part of... - March 19, 2015 - Global Facility Management & Construction
AFG’s Paula Crosby Receives Prestigious CMAA Chair Award
AFG’s Marketing Manager, Paula Crosby, was recognized by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) with a CMAA Chair Award. - March 17, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Fresh & Clean Launches Upgraded Range of Contemporary, Smart, Next-Gen Washroom Products
The upgraded products have been redesigned keeping in mind the needs of the Australian small business and the users of these products. - March 15, 2015 - Fresh & Clean
United Alliance Services’ New Blog Series on Construction Safety Management
Construction safety management blog series focuses on best practices and offers the “Blueprint for Safety Management in Construction.” - March 12, 2015 - United Alliance Services
AFG Group Awarded 5–Year Construction Management Contract by GSA Region 3
AFG Group was awarded a 5-year IDIQ contract to provide CM services to GSA’s Mid-Atlantic region. - February 28, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
AFG Group Awarded Construction Management Contract for J.J. Pickle Federal Building Renovation
The General Services Administration (GSA) Region 7, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, recently awarded AFG Group a contract to provide Construction Management, Commissioning, and Move Coordination services for renovation of the J.J. Pickle Federal Building in Austin. - February 04, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Global Facility Management & Construction Promotes Robin Baskin-Ladner to Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to announce the promotion of Robin Baskin-Ladner to Vice President, Sales & Marketing. Robin has over 30 years of extensive sales and marketing experience and has focused her efforts in the Facilities Management industry for more than 13... - February 03, 2015 - Global Facility Management & Construction
The MCS Group Names Loren LaQuintano Executive Vice President of Its Management Services Division
The MCS Group, Inc., a national provider of outsourcing solutions, has announced that Loren LaQuintano, previously vice president of MCS's Management Services division, has been named executive vice president of the division. - February 03, 2015 - The MCS Group, Inc.
Veriforce Announces 2015 Contractor Conference Schedule
Veriforce, a leader in providing regulatory compliance and contractor management solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry, announces its 2015 Contractor Conference schedule. - January 21, 2015 - Veriforce, LLC.
United Alliance Services Offers Free Risk Assessments in MA, CT, RI
Complimentary risk assessments and OSHA safety compliance audits offered to companies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. - December 18, 2014 - United Alliance Services
AFG Group Awarded 5-Year Construction Management BPA by GSA Region 4
The U.S. General Services Administration Region 4 awarded AFG Group a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for construction management services across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Projects will involve Federal office buildings, courthouses, border stations, and laboratories. - December 01, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
United Alliance Services Leads Ebola Task Force for Suffolk County, NY
Charles Gilbert, Ph.D., M.S., named lead scientist for Suffolk County Department of Health Emergency Medical Services’ Ebola Task Force. - November 22, 2014 - United Alliance Services
AFG Group Receives National CMAA Project Achievement Award
AFG Group, Inc. announced today that the company has been recognized with a national Project Achievement Award by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at the recent CMAA National Conference held in San Francisco, California. - November 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
AFG Group Appoints Barbara Oulds as Deputy Operations Manager for NYC Office
AFG Group, Inc. appointed Barbara Oulds as Deputy Operations Manager for the AFG New York City office where she will be specifically responsible for city-wide AFG contracts. - November 05, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
National Fire Training Provider Helps UK Workplaces Take Control of Safety and Risk
With recent government statistics stating that over 50% of fire deaths are caused by smoker’s material or cigarette lighters, the UK’s leading training firm, Workplace Fire and Safety Training Ltd. (WFST), has taken matters into their own hands. - November 01, 2014 - Workplace Fire & Safety Training Ltd
MicroMain Recently Appointed Three Dynamic New Members to Its Board of Directors
As MicroMain strives to remain at the forefront of the maintenance and facility management software industry, the company recently announced the appointment of three dynamic new members to its board of directors. - October 28, 2014 - MicroMain Corporation
Greenridge Investment Partners Announces Partnership with Veriforce
Greenridge Investment Partners, an Austin, Texas based private equity firm, today announced an investment in Veriforce, LLC, the leading provider of integrated compliance, safety, and training solutions specifically tailored to energy operators and their contractors. With this investment, Greenridge’s Ben Moss has joined the Veriforce Board. - October 23, 2014 - Veriforce, LLC.