Tag: Construction and Building
Seattle Roofer Aaron Zarling is now Testing the Use of Drones for Surveying Storm Damage
SEATTLE, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Missing or damaged shingles, leaks, cracked tiles, damaged gutters are some of the common problems caused by winter storms, says roofing expert Aaron Zarling, the manager of Eco Roof Service in Seattle.
Energy Optimizers USA helps Eaton Community Schools in Ohio Save $583K Implementing Energy Conservation Projects
TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Eaton Community Schools District has achieved more than $583,000 in energy savings over the past two years through the energy conservation project implemented by Energy Optimizers, USA.
Southern California Remodelers Council is conducting courses on Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging & Accessibility
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Southern California Remodelers Council is conducting courses on September 26 in the areas of Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I), September 27, Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II) and Business Management for Building Professionals on October 29, 2013.
Dolores Glass joins Edgewood Partners Insurance Center in their San Ramon construction practice
SAN RAMON, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Dolores Glass as a principal in their San Ramon construction practice. Glass brings over 20 years of experience in construction industry risk management and property and casualty insurance to EPIC.
Neil Willian joins Edgewood Partners Insurance Center as Account Exec in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Neil Willian as an account executive to their San Francisco construction practice. Willian brings 15 years of experience to EPIC in construction risk, specializing in legal, claims, and insurance risk management.
Fall 2012 U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report says Kitchens Have Become the Number One Remodeling Project for Homeowners
SUNNYVALE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- For the first time since 2008, kitchens have become the number one remodeling project for homeowners, according to the 'Fall 2012 U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report' from RemodelorMove. But before you join the rush to remodel your kitchen, you should carefully consider whether the project is a good idea for your finances and family.
Seven Questions Homeowners Need to Ask Before Commencing a Remodel Project
SUNNYVALE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- 'Remodeling isn't for everyone, and many times it could be a downright bad decision,' says author and expert Dan Fritschen, founder of Remodelormove.com. 'It's well worth your time to pause and consider what your proposed project entails, and whether the it's worth the time, energy, and money you'll end up pouring into it.'
OxBlue releases case studies showing benefits of construction camera systems
ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- OxBlue(R), pioneers in the construction camera industry, released today several case studies demonstrating the benefits clients have experienced with the OxBlue construction camera systems. 'Construction cameras have supported this industry for some time,' stated Chandler McCormack, President of OxBlue.
Adoptions of Textbook ‘Construction Project Management – a Managerial Approach’ Accelerate for Construction Management, Architecture and Real Estate College Programs
CHICAGO, Ill., March 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Construction Project Management – a Managerial Approach” (ISBN: 978-0-9799969-1-7) sales by Pareto Publishing have increased 400 percent each semester since publication in December 2010. This text uniquely provides the integration of construction management, project management and business [...]
Textbook, Construction Project Management, wins Axion Business Book, Indie Next Generation, and International Best Book Awards
CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- Sales of the textbook 'Construction Project Management - a Managerial Approach' (ISBN: 978-0979996917) from Pareto Publishing, have increased 400 percent each semester since publication in December 2010. The text is now increasingly used in United States 2-year, 4-year and graduate university construction management, architecture and real estate programs.
Meadows Foundation for Low-Carbon Alternatives to Concrete Mixes gives $75K grant to Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, the oldest continuously operating non-profit organization in the U.S. focused exclusively on green building, sustainable development and ecoBalance design, received a $75,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation, the Dallas-based philanthropic institution dedicated to helping improve the quality and circumstances of life for all Texans.
Generations of Texans have chosen Buffington Homes for their homebuilder
AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- When searching for Austin home builders you will not find many that are locally owned, says Buffington Homes. Austin home builders primarily consist of the large public builders found in any big city USA and very few of these big builders understand Austin Texas real estate and building in central Texas.
PLP Digital Systems is expanding its Blueprint for Change program to help reprographers meet today's demands for Construction Information Management
ALEXANDRIA, Va. /eNewsChannels/ -- PLP Digital Systems is expanding its Blueprint for Change program to help reprographers meet today's demands for Construction Information Management (CIM). This four-month marketing strategy program, which piloted in 2010, is now accepting applications for the 2011 session.
Announcing the TSI Formenator: the First Android Application Created for the Mobile Installation Industry
ORLANDO, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- Team TSI, LLC, a National Installation Contractor, announces an industry first, the TSI Formenator(TM). This is the first Android application geared towards the mobile fleet installation business. The application is built on the widely used Android platform.
Preferred Seating Co. is creating new designs for high-quality stadium and theater seats through a partnership with three Midwest manufacturers
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. /eNewsChannels/ -- In a U.S. economy that needs a boost, Preferred Stadium and Theater Seating and Preferred Seating Designs are excited to announce that they will be creating new designs for high-quality stadium and theater seats through a partnership with three Midwest manufacturers.
Iron Workers Internartional Union Prepares for 'Green' Jobs with Specialized Wind Turbine Training
AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- As more and more wind turbines are erected across the open plains, farmlands, and mountain ridges of the United States, the need for ironworkers with specialized construction skills has naturally grown, says the Iron Workers Union. Ask anyone knowledgeable about wind energy, and you'll quickly learn that the latest 'green' technology is nothing new to union ironworkers.
Island Pool Builders and Marmol Hawaii Join Forces
HONOLULU, Hawaii /eNewsChannels/ -- Marmol Hawaii Inc., Hawaii's largest tile supplier and installer of natural stone and granite, merges with Island Pool Builders, a commercial and residential swimming pool and spa construction company.
Iron Workers Union reinforces skills development, safety to ensure its ironworkers are ready to meet the construction demands of industry rebound
AUSTIN, Texas -- While U.S. industries struggle to rebuild, today's union ironworkers are preparing to lead the next wave of new business construction. That's because amidst the economic challenges of the past several years the Iron Workers International Union - teaming with the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) and the Ironworkers National Training Fund - has invested heavily in worksite-ready training programs for union ironworkers.
