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Peabody Orlando Expansion Unveils Sept. 23
Glazing Consultants International, LLC (GCI), provided building envelope consulting services for Peabody Orlando’s $450 million dollar expansion scheduled to be unveiled Sept. 23, 2010. The hotel will now feature over 200,000 square-feet of meeting space, a tower with 750 new guest rooms and... - September 20, 2010 - GCI Consultants, LLC
Boston Brick and Stone Offers Free Pre-Holiday Reduction for Chimney Inspections
Announces the Holidays Are Closer Than You Think - September 19, 2010 - Boston Brick and Stone
BESI Provides Training for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspections and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. The Institute’s first major contribution to the industry is providing a solution to the Defective (Chinese or corrosive)... - September 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
BESI Holds Its First Annual Conference, Training Seminar & Exhibition on Defective “Chinese” Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida and in New Orleans. The institute reached a milestone, just nine months after being launched, it surpassed 100 certified members with nearly half being dual certified - the institute is experiencing remarkable growth. - September 04, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Infection Control Posters Now Available, Details High Risk Areas for Hospital Superbugs
EMLab P&K and Philders Group International Inc. publish wall poster for infection control risk management in healthcare facilities. - August 26, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Boston Brick and Stone Offers Free Brick Restoration Evaluation
Advises Homeowners on Best Processes to Repair and Fix Driveways. - July 15, 2010 - Boston Brick and Stone
Defective Drywall Training Seminar Set for New Orleans, Training Provided by the Building Envelope Science Institute
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) is a specialized institute dedicated to the advancement of education, specifically designed for the construction industry. BESI’s first major contribution to the industry is providing a solution to the Chinese “defective or corrosive”... - July 13, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Building Envelope Science Institute Heads to New Orleans with Defective Drywall Training Seminar
The certification program offered through the Institute (BESI) instructs and trains licensed and approved state contractors in the remediation of defective or corrosive drywall. The program offers certification for inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors. - July 08, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
NaturCert Expands in the Caribbean
Today NaturCert announces the appointment of Eco Project Ltd. for providing NaturCert Certification in the Lesser Antilles islands. - July 02, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
Guaranteed Home Inspections Now Offers Built In Appliance Rental for FHA Appraisals in Southern California
Sellers and Realtors can now rent built in appliances for FHA appraisals when a house is missing either the counter top range or cabinet mounted ovens. Both are required by FHA lenders to be installed and operating for every appraisal. Guaranteed Home Inspections offers this service whether or not GHI is chosen to inspect the home. Both gas and electric cooktops are available and both gas and electric ovens are as well. - June 30, 2010 - Guaranteed Home Inspections
NaturCert Announces New Presence in Ecuador
Today NaturCert announces the appointment of S&S CONSULTING for providing NaturCert Certification in Ecuador. - June 27, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
NaturCert Signs South African Representative
Today NaturCert announces the appointment of ETC - Africa for the territory of South Africa. - June 25, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
BuildingReports Gives Customers Greater Mobility with BRMobile for iPhone
BuildingReports, the leader in web-based inspection reporting solutions, announced the release of BRMobile, a new application for iPhone users. BRMobile will allow customers to instantly access online inspection information from the convenience of their iPhones. A key feature of BRMobile is to... - June 24, 2010 - BuildingReports
EMLab P&K Performs Bacterial Analysis for Rachael Ray Show, Testing Old Makeup and Beauty Products
EMLab P&K recently provided bacterial analysis and microbial consulting for the Emmy Award-winning Rachael Ray Show. - June 18, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Next Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
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. - June 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Lu Engineers Relocates Headquarters to Support Growth Strategy
Lu Engineers move their headquarters to add more space for planned growth and to give their employees a more professional and comfortable place to work. - June 05, 2010 - Lu Engineers
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; now the institute is going to New Orleans to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Chinese "Defective" Drywall. - May 27, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Infrared Imaging Services LLC to Provide RoofScanIR™ Services in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey
Infrared Imaging Services LLC, a member of the United Infrared Network will provide RoofScanIR™ services to the Tri-State area. Infrared Imaging Services LLC is an infrared service company based in New City, NY, USA (www.InfraredImagingServices.com). RoofScanIR™ is a network of infrared thermographers who provide on-roof infrared surveys of flat roofs of commercial, industrial, institutional and residential buildings. - May 27, 2010 - Infrared Imaging Services LLC
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Support Tennessee After Flooding
EMLab P&K adds local and overall mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to support the increased need for environmental testing in Tennessee. - May 20, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Indian CAD Services Firm Starts Video News Channel
CAD Services firm TMG, a long-term player in the engineering and architectural marketplaces, has commissioned a video channel on YouTube that provides content of interest to professionals in the engineering, architecture and construction industries. - May 11, 2010 - The Magnum Group
Infrared Imaging Services LLC Announces a New Product Offering Called BlockWallScanIR™ in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
Infrared Imaging Services LLC, a member of the United Infrared Network is excited to be offerering BlockWallScanIR™ a new service in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas. Infrared Imaging Services LLC is an infrared service company based in New City, NY www.Infraredimagingservices.com. BlockWallScanIR™ is a service which provides infrared surveys of commercial, industrial, institutional and residential buildings built with CMU (Concrete Masonry Units) or block walls. - May 06, 2010 - Infrared Imaging Services LLC
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
EMLab P&K’s Virginia Lab Celebrates 5th Anniversary, Supports Northeast with Mold and Bacteria Analysis
EMLab P&K has been serving Virginia and surrounding states for over 5 years. The Virginia lab offers mold and bacterial analysis. - April 18, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
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
Architect D. William Otey Joins Western Architectural
Strategic hire positions the Portland-based forensic architecture and engineering firm to meet a growing demand for building envelope consulting and construction defect litigation services. - April 15, 2010 - Western Architectural
Quorum Services Renders Valuable My Safe Florida Home Program
My Safe Florida Home Program offered by Quorum Services facilitates in comprehending the current conditions of home systems. This program further helps in attaining home loans and insurance policies against hurricane disaster damages. - April 15, 2010 - quorumservices
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
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
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Support Northeast U.S. After Flooding
EMLab P&K has increased mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to support the increased need for environmental testing in the flooded areas in the Northeast. - March 20, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
EMLab P&K Provides Salmonella Testing in Light of Recent HVP Scare
EMLab P&K offers Salmonella testing through real-time PCR in response to the recent FDA food recall involving Salmonella contamination. - March 12, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Brian Weinstock Offers Free Advice on Home Remodeling and People Are Listening
As additional repercussions from a downturn in the economy continue, residents in northeast Cook County are opting for a home remodel or renovation instead of buying bigger or newer homes. From Brian Weinstock’s perspective that can be a very positive option for a homeowner as long as he or she thinks the process through. - March 08, 2010 - Brian Weinstock
NaturCert Signs 3 New Countries in Americas & Asia
NaturCert announces the signature of the new Representation offices for Argentina, Indonesia and Malaysia, joining the existing offices now covering 10 countries internationally, with local presence and localized marketing. NaturCert Argentina In Argentina NaturCert appointed as Representative... - March 05, 2010 - NaturCert E.E.
Tensar International Honored for Introduction of TriAx™ Geogrid
Tensar International Corporation, which pioneered polymeric grid for civil engineering applications, has been honored for its introduction of the next generation of geogrid technology. The company recently received Better Roads® Magazine’s “2009 Best New Products Top Rollouts”... - March 05, 2010 - Tensar International Corporation
EMLab P&K Expands Real-Time PCR Tests for Pathogen Detection
EMLab P&K can detect pathogens in food and environmental samples using real-time PCR testing technology. The new PCR testing services are affordable and will help clients with time-sensitive projects. These PCR services further expand EMLab P&K's analytical services. - March 03, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
EMLab P&K's San Diego Asbestos Laboratory Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's asbestos lab in San Diego, California is NVLAP accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code: 500034-0). - February 25, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
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
Lance Dunahoe Earns Certified Master Inspector® Designation
Colleyville, Texas and Advantage Property Inspections is pleased to announce that Lance Dunahoe is now credentialed as a Certified Master Inspector(CMI)®, which is the inspection industry's top professional designation. - February 17, 2010 - Advantage Property Inspections
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
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
San Jose Electric Voltz: New Business Success Strategy - Meeting Clients Face-to-Face - Meeting Online
San Jose Electrician Voltz is expanding business – connecting with customers on the web. - February 02, 2010 - SanJoseElectric
EMLab P&K Increases Mold Testing and Bacteria Testing Capacity to Support Northern and Southern California After Flooding
EMLab P&K added local and overall mold testing and bacteria testing capacity to support Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. - January 29, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Bob Sisson Has Become a Certified Senior Home Safety Inspector
Bob Sisson, owner of Inspections by Bob, LLC, in Gaithersburg, MD, has just completed the approval process to become a Certified Senior Home Safety Inspector. Upon fulfilling the requirements, he has been named a provider for the Senior Home Safety Network (SHSN). This is a national network of... - January 25, 2010 - Inspections by Bob
American Geotechnical Inc. States Risk Factors of Erosion Damage During SoCal Storms
Southern California is synonymous with natural disasters such as earthquakes and massive fires, and meteorologists predict that 2010 will be another year of heavy rains and record landslides. Although we are still relatively early in this year’s rainy season, local rains have already eroded... - January 23, 2010 - American Geotechnical Inc.
Tensar International Announces Distribution Rights for Triton® Marine Mattress System to CETCO Remediation Technologies
Combining the efforts of two industry leaders in remediation technologies promises to provide increased value to the environmental remediation industry. Tensar International Corporation (TIC) announced today that it has signed an agreement with CETCO Remediation Technologies (CETCO) granting... - January 21, 2010 - Tensar International Corporation
Tensar International Rolls Out TriAx™ Geogrid in the Americas Triangular Grid Structure Shapes Next Generation Technology
Successfully introduced in Europe in 2007, Tensar TriAx Geogrid is a product of six years of rigorous development. It complements Tensar® Biaxial (BX™) Geogrid, the world’s first commercially available polymeric grid for civil engineering applications, pioneered by the company more... - January 21, 2010 - Tensar International Corporation
EMLab P&K Offers Real-Time PCR Tests for Pathogen Detection
EMLab P&K launches new analytical services using real-time PCR technology to detect pathogens in food and environmental samples. The new PCR testing services are affordable and will help clients with time-sensitive projects. - January 21, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
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
EMLab P&K and Philders Group International Inc. Form Strategic Alliance for Infectious Disease Control Initiative
Infection control training and education courses to be offered in several key cities throughout the U.S. - January 14, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
EMLab P&K's Asbestos Laboratory in Phoenix, AZ Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's Phoenix, Arizona laboratory is NVLAP accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code: 500031-0). - January 13, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory