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September 30, 2005
From Hot Walk-In Showers to a Cool Walk-In Showroom
ECommerce business William Dobson Bathrooms announces that due to company expansion it has moved to new premises in Sheffield and is ready to open the doors to its first bathroom showroom.
(PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- William Dobson Bathrooms has announced today that the company will open its first walk in showroom.
After three years of continual Internet growth William Dobson Bathrooms is now moving to larger, improved premises to extend capacity for its online business as well as to launch its first 'walk in' showroom.
Originally operating as a pure ECommerce business the company has decided to act on the overwhelming feedback from a recent customer questionnaire.
“It was very clear from the feedback we received from our customers that the demand was there for a showroom in the Sheffield area. Straight away we set about planning the new space for customers so they could come in and browse our range of bathroom supplies, as well as having an opportunity to consult with our dedicated team,” said Director Ray Dobson.
The Sheffield-based company has seen online sales of bathroom supplies grow consistently year on year. In these vibrant times for the business company director Dobson also added: "We believe that the success of our business if due to continually building customer loyalty through our dedication, expertise and fair pricing strategy. We're really excited about our new expansion and look forward to meeting many more of our customers in person."
William Dobson Bathrooms currently stock an extensive range of shower enclosures, walk in showers, trays, suites and sinks. The company also offers bespoke shower doors tailor made to customer requirements.
For more information on William Dobson Bathrooms or the range of bathroom products available please contact William Dobson Bathrooms on 0870 766271 or visit the company Website at http://www.wdbathrooms.co.uk.
Contact: Ray Dobson
Website: www.wdbathrooms.co.uk
Unit 7-8 Penistone Road Trading Estate
Penistone Road
Hillsborough
Sheffield
S6 2FL
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Innovative AcryPly®-D Roofing System Introduced By National Coatings Corporation
National Coatings Corporation (NCC), announces the release of their new innovative AcryPly-D Roofing System adding to their extensive line of high performance, energy saving, sustainable roof systems for commercial and industrial buildings.
CAMARILLO, California (PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- National Coatings Corporation (NCC), announces the release of their new innovative AcryPly-D Roofing System adding to their extensive line of high performance, energy saving, sustainable roof systems for commercial and industrial buildings.
This new system provides for a industry leading, Class A UL Roofing assembly, incorporating a composite board, with or without polyiso foam bonded to ¼” glass mat gypsum board with a fiber reinforced felt facer on the bottom. Key benefits include: Superior Waterproofing and UV protection, torchless economical installation, leading Cool Roof solution resulting in energy savings due to reduced A/C needs. When installed properly, this system also meets or exceeds California’s Title 24 Cool Roof Requirements.
Vince LaBruzzo, West Region Sales Manager for NCC states, “National Coatings is excited to be able to offer an innovative deck up system that is economical, sustainable, quick and easy to install resulting in a leak free, energy saving, seamless solution for new roofs”.
Contractors also find that it’s easy to use and provides for a very competitive sustainable roofing system. Mike Terry of Rain Defense states "National Coatings has done it again. What a wonderful system. Their product engineers worked side by side with us to develop a very useful addition to our acrylic based Cool Roofing arsenal. Low cost, excellent supply chain and high performance, what more can you ask for?" Mike also went on to say that "The building inspector was so impressed with the system; he immediately recommended it to another building owner."
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IBS Founder Robert Entin to Join Vornado Realty Trust as CIO
Poised for National Growth, Real Estate Automation Solutions Firm to Recruit New President.
FAIRFIELD, NJ (PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- Robert Entin, Founder, President and Chairman of Integrated Business Systems (IBS), has accepted a position as Chief Information Officer for Vornado Realty Trust of Paramus, N.J., one of the nation’s largest real estate investment trusts. Entin will remain Chairman and Chief Technology Officer of IBS, a well-known provider of real estate automation solutions based in Fairfield, N.J.
Entin founded IBS in 1979, and the firm has grown to service more than 120 prominent real estate companies, including many institutional firms. With a 26-year development history, IBS and its software are recognized as industry leaders. The package addresses virtually all property management, accounting and construction management tasks. The company is in the midst of one of its most dynamic growth periods in years, with the current release of IBS 10.0i, a browser-based version of the system.
IBS and Vornado began working together in 1997, after Vornado acquired The Mendik Company, a long-time user of the IBS System. Since then, IBS has handled property management and accounting functions for about 50 percent of Vornado’s 87 million-square-foot national portfolio. In 2002, Vornado became an investor in IBS’s multi-million dollar IBS 10.0i project.
“The evolution of our client/vendor relationship has reached an unprecedented level,” said Entin, who will transition into his position at Vornado on Jan. 1, 2006. IBS will recruit a new President to run the company and provide leadership to facilitate continued growth. Entin will dedicate time to IBS, as needed, on an ongoing basis.
IBS PRODUCT POSITIONED FOR THE FUTURE
For the past three years, IBS has been focused on development of IBS 10.0i. The new version can be run as an intranet within a firewall and corporate network, or over the Internet via an Application Service Provider (ASP). The product is scalable for users of all sizes, from very small to large enterprises.
“Today, 15 users have committed to IBS 10.0i, and industry-wide enthusiasm continues to validate our efforts and demonstrates demand to incorporate the next generation of technology into property management automation,” he added. “The past three years of grueling R&D have been phenomenally successful. We have rebuilt our product to serve the next generation of real estate automation needs for our existing and future client base.”
IBS is at an important juncture and poised for national growth, according to Entin. “This is a natural time to find a qualified individual to execute the company’s expansion plan,” he said. “With my new role still focused on guiding the company’s direction and technology architecture, our established team, and new leadership, IBS will remain committed to the partnership approach that has always guided its philosophy in working with users.”
A WIN-WIN DECISION
Vornado is one of the nation’s largest REITs. A fully integrated real estate company, it owns and operates office, retail and showroom properties with large concentrations in the New York metropolitan area and in the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia region.
“We are thrilled that Robert has agreed to join our team,” said Joe Macnow, Vornado’s Chief Financial Officer. “We will have access to an incredible think-tank in Fairfield while gaining the benefit of an in-house CIO to manage our 40-person information technology department. We are looking forward to having a new level of expertise on our staff and believe the partnership will signal great things for both companies.”
Entin stressed that his decision to join the Vornado team was finalized only after careful discussion with IBS staff members, shareholders and users. “We recognized that in order to secure the future of IBS, the change required approval from our clients,” he added. “As a result, the final decision came after numerous key meetings with our user base.
“Our management team has reached an extraordinary level of maturity and has been running the majority of the day-to-day business for some time,” Entin noted. “My involvement as Chairman and CTO will allow me to continue to provide corporate vision and design guidance, thus enabling me to contribute to IBS’s future success. My new position at Vornado is a great endorsement for the IBS product and the company as a whole. For IBS, it means significant, continued usage by Vornado, as well as my ongoing involvement in the product’s research and development.”
Reckson Associates, a long-term IBS user and investor, was among those consulted about the change. “We naturally had and continue to have concerns,” noted Scott Rechler, President and Chief Executive Officer. “However, we have worked with Robert and IBS for more than 20 years. After considerable discussion, we are confident that the move being made by Robert is strategically sound and should ultimately benefit IBS and its users. It is on that basis that our conversations ended on a positive note and that we continue to look forward to a strong relationship with Robert and IBS.”
Edward S. Pantzer, President of Pantzer Properties, concurred. “I immediately saw the tremendous benefit for IBS,” he said. “We at Pantzer Properties have every confidence in the IBS product and complete trust in Robert’s skill and experience. As one of IBS’s first customers more than two decades ago, it is gratifying for me to see that the company is continuing to evolve as an industry leader. We look forward to maintaining our long and beneficial relationship and wish Robert the best of luck in his new endeavor.”
Entin credits the strength of IBS’s many long-term client relationships to both the quality of its product and the service that supports it. Written by real estate development, management and accounting professionals, the IBS system provides unparalleled levels of functionality and auditability. Every aspect of delivery – from hardware, customized software, installation and data conversion, to extensive on-site training, service, support and system updates – is provided with an extraordinary level of care.
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Fabcon Promotes and Hires New Personnel at Its Savage, Minnesota Facility
SAVAGE, Minn. (PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- Fabcon, leading precast concrete wall manufacturer, today announced two promotions and three new hires at its Savage, Minn., facility. The Minnesota facility supports commercial construction projects in the Midwest and northeastern United States.
Sara Corwin has been promoted to supervisor of inventory accounting, previously serving as corporate buyer for Fabcon. Her new responsibilities include evaluating plant and field inventories and settling inventory accounts. Corwin holds an associate in applied science degree in accounting from Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
Jennifer Magin has been promoted to manager of financial reporting and analysis, responsible for coordinating the annual budget and audit processes and overseeing publishing of financial reports. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas.
Al Musech joins Fabcon as a project manager with 25 years experience in the construction industry. Previously employed at Shaw Construction Inc. as a project manager, Musech was responsible for estimating project costs, administering contracts and purchasing. His responsibilities at Fabcon will include administering and negotiating contracts, supervising the shop drawing process and monitoring subcontract work. Musech holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration/management from St. Cloud State University.
Steve Schulberg was recently appointed as project manager for Fabcon, where he’ll work externally with general contractors and internally with engineering, production and erection crews to manage projects in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. He previously served as project manager for Scott Builders Inc. where he managed commercial construction projects from design to completion. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in marketing management from the University of St. Thomas.
Scott Jenkins joins Fabcon as marketing manager, previously an independent consultant specializing in marketing and operations management. In his new role at Fabcon, Jenkins is responsible for developing and managing integrated marketing communications projects for internal and external audiences. Jenkins holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas.
“Each of these individuals brings a proven track record of success and demonstrated expertise in their respective fields,” said Mike Le Jeune, president, CEO, Fabcon. “I’m confident they will help Fabcon continue its success in innovation and uphold our commitment to our customers.”
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Lorman Education Services presents "Construction Lien Law" seminar on November 18
This "Construction Lien Law" seminar will focus on lien waivers, who is ineligible from filing construction liens,and Arizona's prompt payment laws.
(PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- For anyone involved in the construction industry, the ultimate goal is to be paid. To assure that you are properly and timely paid for your labor, materials or equipment provided, it is necessary to follow specific steps which sometimes involve the filing of a mechanic’s lien or stop notice.
It is the goal of this seminar to provide all who work in the construction industry with the law, forms, techniques and strategies in properly creating and preserving your mechanic’s lien and stop notice rights, and with enforcing the prompt payment laws applicable to construction projects in Arizona.
Guy W. Bluff, Esq. has more than 20 years’ experience in the area of construction claims preparation and defense. Over the past 18 years, Mr. Bluff has represented both contractors and homeowners in more than 200 matters before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. He is an attorney with an undergraduate degree in civil engineering; holds an EIT registration; and is a member of the national industry organization, American Subcontractors Association. Mr. Bluff has spent more than 18 years as a civil trial lawyer concentrating in construction and contract law, and has been involved in more than 900 construction-related disputes and claims ranging to in excess of $15 million. He represents public owners, general and specialty contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, engineers, homeowners, commercial property owners, architects and sureties in all aspects of construction-related disputes and complex construction and commercial litigation.
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, accountants, controllers, construction and project managers, business owners and managers, credit managers, lenders, engineers, architects, principals, contractors, subcontractors and developers.
To register for this event please click
http://www.lorman.com/info/357804 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.
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September 29, 2005
Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. Completes Water Tank Demolition
South Plainfield, New Jersey (PRWEB) September 29, 2005 -- Dallas Contracting Co., Inc., (website: http://www.dallascontracting.com) a specialized contractor providing demolition, onsite concrete aggregate crushing, equipment salvage and scrap metal recycling to various industries, recently completed the demolition of a 40 foot, 10 foot diameter steel water tank. The water tower demolition is part of a larger redevelopment project.
Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. (Dallas Contracting) was contracted to demolish the steel water tower which was located in South New Jersey. The tank was approximately 40 feet high and ten feet in diameter. To demolish the structure, Dallas Contracting utilized a Genie boom lift and several laborers equipped with steel burning torches. The steel of the tank was cut into sections and then dropped into the shell of the tank. The steel sheets were then loaded with a skid steer and placed into rolloffs for scrap metal recycling. A fire hose and a fire watch were maintained for safety purposes. The project was completed in 2 days with no incidents or injuries.
Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. is an expert in demolition and equipment salvage. Additional information on our services can be obtained at our website http://www.dallascontracting.com/
About Dallas Contracting Co., Inc.
Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. has been in business for 26 years, is financially sound (D&B Rating of 3A2), is bondable, and works on a nationwide basis. Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. offers a turnkey approach to demolition, concrete recycling and remediation projects by offering the following services under one roof:
Demolition, Onsite Concrete Aggregate Crushing and Recycling, Environmental Remediation, Rigging, Brownfield Redevelopment, Surplus and Used Equipment Sales, Interior Demolition, Equipment Removals, Dismantlement, Equipment Salvage and Scrap Metal Recycling.
Dallas Contracting Co. Inc. sells used and surplus equipment and inventory at their storefront on EBAY (http://stores.ebay.com/Dallas-Contracting?refid=store).
Contact:
Dallas Contracting Co., Inc.
1260 New Market Avenue
South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080
P: (908) 668-0600
F: (908) 668-0601
Contact: Damon Kozul, PE, CHMM
Website http://www.dallascontracting.com.
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Knez Homes Named to Builder Magazine Fast Track 100
Knez Homes, a Northeast Ohio based homebuilder, has been nationally recognized by Builder Magazine as one of the fastest growing homebuilders in the United States. The company was ranked 37th on the “Fast Track 100” list.
Perry Township, OH (PRWEB) September 29, 2005 -- Knez Homes has been nationally recognized by Builder Magazine as one of the fastest growing homebuilders in the United States.
The company was ranked 37th on the “Fast Track 100” list.
The rankings are based on a combination of factors including percentage of revenue change, number of closes, percentage of growth and number of employees.
Knez serves Lake, Geauga and eastern Cuyahoga County. The company has been in business since 1988. Knez has also recently been recognized as 2004 Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland and one of the “Lake Geauga Fast Track 50”. The company is involved in residential & light commercial construction as well as remodeling and land development. They are among the largest builders in Lake County, having built over 70 homes over the past two years.
Builder Magazine is the magazine of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
For additional information on Knez Homes, contact Anté Logarusic, VP, Sales & Marketing at (440) 259-0087.
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Hudson Finishes, Inc. completes Stefano Ricci Boutique in New York City
Designer Stefano Ricci completes boutique in NYC.
NEW YORK (PRWEB) September 29, 2005 -- Stefano Ricci the world famous designer has opened his NYC store with the fast movement and construction expertise of Henry Gimenez of Hudson Finishes, Inc. Ground breaking started back in December 2004 and has been the envy of boutiques from around the city. This has sparked a new standard of prestige in design and construction.
Hudson Finishes led by Henry Gimenez is now moving around the city sharing his comprehensive understanding of new construction methods and how develop ideas quickly and effectively .
"Many designers and architects have many different ideas and methods, but I am responsible in making the vision a reality says "Henry Gimenez" President of Hudson Finishes, Inc.
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Bridlewood Names Tony Glanville Director of Construction Services
Bridlewood, LLC, a distinctive custom home builder in Central Virginia, has appointed Tony Glanville, a seasoned homebuilding executive, as their new Director of Construction Services. With more than 30 years of experience as a home builder, Glanville brings his high quality craftsmanship and expertise to Bridlewood, where he will oversee home development and assume mentoring responsibilities for a growing development team.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (PRWEB) September 29, 2005 -- Bridlewood, LLC, a distinctive custom home builder in Central Virginia, has appointed Tony Glanville, a seasoned homebuilding executive, as their new Director of Construction Services. With more than 30 years of experience as a home builder, Glanville brings his high quality craftsmanship and expertise to Bridlewood, where he will oversee home development and assume mentoring responsibilities for a growing development team.
Glanville’s career is marked by a tradition of developing homes noted for exceptional workmanship, superior design detail and outstanding value. Tony is licensed in Virginia, California, and Nevada. He has personally designed and built over 30 homes, mostly in the Carmel by the Sea and Lake Tahoe, California areas. Tony is an extremely hands-on builder and keeps the number of concurrent projects low so that he can add his personal touches to his homes as he builds them. "We are elated to be adding Tony Glanville’s experience as a custom home builder to our team," said Jason Hull, Principal of Bridlewood. "We believe his ingenious style and proven successes will help take Bridlewood’s homes to the next level."
About Bridlewood, LLC.
Bridlewood is a custom home builder serving the Central Virginia market that takes more pride in the quality and distinction of their homes than in the number they build. Bridlewood is committed to providing the highest levels of professional service and consistent communication throughout the design and building process. Bridlewood builds custom homes for discriminating clients through a 'Build on Your Lot' program. At any given time, they may also have a quick delivery home or two available.
For more information on Bridlewood Custom Home Builders, please visit www.bridlewoodproperties.com.
Contact:
Reid Colson, 804-305-6238
info @ bridlewoodproperties.com
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September 28, 2005
Construction Company “Unearths” Soil Conditioner That Saves Them Over $7000 Per Day
Due to last year’s heavy winter rains, JPI, one of the nation’s largest multi-family developers out of Irving, TX, was “stuck in the mud” so to speak. JPI had encountered delays on their 500-unit luxury condominium project in Simi Valley, California, putting them nearly 90 days behind schedule, potentially costing the company as much as $7,000 per day.
(PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Due to last year’s heavy winter rains, JPI, one of the nation’s largest multi-family developers out of Irving, TX, was “stuck in the mud” so to speak. JPI had encountered delays on their 500-unit luxury condominium project in Simi Valley, California, putting them nearly 90 days behind schedule, potentially costing the company as much as $7,000 per day.
Compounding the problem were further delays pouring the concrete footings and pads because of the soil’s failure to pass moisture “perc” test due to heavy clay content and the inherent lack of moisture penetration. The soil has to be able to hold a specific amount of moisture to minimize damage to the concrete over time, caused by natural expansion and contraction of the soil.
“The soil engineer was unable to pass us because we kept failing the perc test,” declared Ken Wenger, Superintendent for JPI. “We kept watering, but we couldn’t get the water to penetrate this type of soil. That’s when I remembered a soil conditioner that I used to use back in the eighties that worked great, but I couldn’t find it anymore,” he said.
Wenger called his contact at White Cap Construction Supply, part of The Home Depot Supply division, which caters to large and medium-sized construction contractors, and asked if they carried a product called OPEN ALL. “They had never even heard of it,” Wenger said, “but they called around, and found it, and am I glad they did,” he added.
After following the manufacturer’s application instructions and trying a few of his own, Wenger had his soil engineer come back out and test only two days after the initial application. “He couldn’t believe how fast this stuff worked,” Wenger said, “and we passed the percolation test with flying colors. This is saving JPI a ton of money every day and I expect to use this on future sites as well.”
OPEN ALL is an agricultural mineral approved by the State of California and is environmentally safe and ecologically friendly. In addition to dramatically and rapidly improving soil percolation, OPEN ALL breaks up clay and hardpan soil making excavation and landscaping projects faster and easier. It is also effective for dust control. OPEN ALL can be purchased from White Cap Construction Supply.
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Online Retailer Heads for Brick-and-Mortar with First California Store
iFLOOR.com's store in 2141 Commerce Place, Hayward, CA will open its doors to the public October 1st.
(PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Gearing up to be one of the top competitors in land-based flooring retail, iFLOOR.com is launching its fourth local center. The store in Hayward, CA will open its doors to the public October 1st. Located in 2141 Commerce Place, it will house a wide selection of quality products at low prices in its 5,000-square foot floor area.
More iFLOOR.com branches are set to spread across the nation. Three branches of iFLOOR Express are now open. Two of the company’s one-stop warehouse stores are located in Washington – one in Seattle and another in Tukwila-- and the third is in Newark, DE. This latest addition to the company’s extensive line of services will let consumers experience first-hand shopping at its best.
"iFLOOR.com has entered the California market in an area where we already have more than 40,000 existing customers. The addition of a local service center will help us respond more effectively to these customers both in terms of speed of delivery as well as personal service. With iFLOOR.com, we are able to provide low prices and remarkable customer service to our clients due to our unique approach to the flooring market. The addition of land-based stores enables us to expand upon these services by combining what we currently offer with local face-to-face service and inventory. Our top priority is to provide our customers more value for their dollar." says CEO Steve Simonson.
The Hayward branch will be one of three ground stores in California. iFLOOR.com will also open stores in Sacramento and in San Diego. It will be managed by Don Owen.
Regular store hours will be 8am to 4:30pm, Mondays to Fridays. To find out more about iFLOOR.com’s ground stores, visit http://www.ifloor.com
About iFLOOR.com
Since 1999, iFLOOR.com has been the world's largest online flooring retailer, offering over 60,000 flooring products in the following categories: hardwood floors, laminate flooring, bamboo flooring, cork flooring, and area rugs. Exclusive educational articles and installation videos are also available on the website.
iFLOOR.com is the 115th largest internet retailer according to Internet Retailer Magazine, and is the 135th fastest growing private company in the United States, according to Inc. Magazine.
More information can be accessed at http://www.ifloor.com
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Changing The Shape of Sinks to Come Sculptor and Designer Take Bathroom Sinks to a Whole New Level
Last May, sculptor Neil Logan and designer, John Pehrson, of Bronze Innovations, invested everything they had to take their line of artistic, bronze bathroom sinks to the 2005 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and Conference in Las Vegas. As the two men held their breath in anticipation, industry professionals applauded the elegence and style of these most unusual sinks.
Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Last May, sculptor Neil Logan and designer, John Pehrson, arrived in Las Vegas, U-Haul in tow, for the 2005 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and Conference. The two men had literally worked day and night for four months creating a line of innovative, artistic bronze sinks they believed would revolutionize bathroom and powder room design.
While well known, established exhibitors sent entire crews to set up their exhibit booths, Logan and Pehrson changed into work clothes, strapped on tool belts and over the course of two days, re-assembled the complex display Pehrson had labored over for weeks back in Phoenix.
On opening day, the two men momentarily held their breath as they waited for a reaction from industry professionals . . . and they didn't have to wait long. Bronze Innovations, the little company from Arizona, was a hit. Designers, showroom owners, distributor representatives and the media were captivated by the elegance and style of the cool bronze vessels.
Jan D'Atri from the Arizona Republic said, "Breathtaking isn't normally a word I would use to describe a sink, but then I saw the basin by [Neil Logan simply called 'Linen.' It's a 22" bronze work of art cast to look like a linen towel had been draped over the sink. It was the showstopper."
Peter Schor from Dynamic Results, Inc. said "The 'art in form' pieces would bless any high-end bath showroom floor! My #1 pick of the most beautiful lavatories at the KBIS Show 2005!"
Neither Logan nor Pehrson are new to the art or building industries. Logan has a long and successful career as a sculptor with several public installations to his credit. His artistic skills merged perfectly with Pehrson's background in custom home building and design. Together, they bring more than fifty years of business experience, skill, fine craftsmanship and imagination to the table.
Once the Vegas show closed, the pair headed home to Arizona where the real work began. In August, Bronze Innovations moved into their new offices on South Priest in Tempe and opened a branch office near Austin, Texas. A full half dozen new sink designs have been added to the line and a new showroom is being assembled.
Without a doubt, the seamless blend of beauty, drama and function in Bronze Innovation sinks is changing the perception of art in the home, thanks to two very determined creative minds.
For more information on sinks by Bronze Innovations, visit their website at www.bronzeinnovations.com or call 1-800-495-9920 or in 480-820-3347.
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Worth & Company Named A Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania
For the third straight year, Worth & Company, Inc., a leading regional provider of mechanical contracting and maintenance services, has been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in PA." This award program, created through a public / private partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Team Pennsylvania Foundation, Central Penn Business Journal, Best Companies Group and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry began in 2005 as the first of its kind in the United States. Only 100 companies in the state receive the designation.
(PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- For the third straight year, Worth & Company, Inc., a leading regional provider of mechanical contracting and maintenance services, has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in PA.” This award program, created through a public / private partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Team Pennsylvania Foundation, Central Penn Business Journal, Best Companies Group and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry began in 2005 as the first of its kind in the United States. Only 100 companies in the state receive the designation.
"Worth & Company has a great team of people. They are the driving force behind the company’s continued growth and success." said Stephen Worth, President & Co-Founder of Worth & Company. The "Best Places to Work in PA" designation is largely based on the results of an employee satisfaction survey that was administered to over 20,000 Pennsylvania employees. Stephen Weihing, Director of Human Resources for Worth & Company, sites strong leadership, generous salary & benefit packages and a long-term commitment to the growth and development of every team member as reasons behind the company’s high level of employee satisfaction.
Worth & Company will be recognized and honored at the “Best Places to Work in PA” awards ceremony on Tuesday, November 29,, 2005 at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center. The final rankings will be revealed at that time.
Serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, Worth & Company is the region’s leading full-service provider of mechanical contracting and maintenance services to residential homebuilders & developers, general contractors, facility & property managers, institutions and owners. The company, established in 1976, employs over 400 people from its headquarters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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Remodeler Wins 2005 National Business Ethics Award
Winner of American Business Ethics Award uses award as platform to promote good business practices in industry, in wake of Hurricane Katrina’s effect on prices.
(PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Kansas City based Schloegel Design Remodel Inc. is a recipient of the 2005 American Business Ethics Award, recognizing the company’s commitment to ethical practices in its everyday operations, philosophies and in response to crises and challenges. The award, sponsored by the Society of Financial Service Professionals and Guardian Life Insurance Company, will be presented at its Financial Service Forum 2005 in Phoenix.
President and founder Jake Schloegel said the award couldn’t come at a more appropriate time, given the current spike in construction costs in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. “The increased cost of building materials has definitely forced many remodelers to pass on some of those costs to their clients,” he explained. “However, as with any industry, there will always be less-than-reputable businesses taking advantage of the situation. This award emphasizes the value of good business ethics, and it’s a message I am eager to share with my peers.”
Schloegel says that now, more than ever, consumers should carefully choose a contractor when considering a home remodeling project. He offers the following advice:
• Obtain three references of projects similar to yours and ask them about quality of work, final price vs. estimate, service record, problems and timeline.
• Find out how long the contractor has been in business, where the contractor does its banking, whether the contractor is a member of any trade organizations and the names of three suppliers.
• Ask for a sample contract to see what is/isn’t included, how disputes are resolved
and the payment schedule.
Schloegel’s design staff and project managers are all certified by the National Association of Remodeling Industry NARI), which has launched a relief effort for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The NARI / NRF Hurricane Relief Effort is a collaborative effort between NARI and its charitable arm, the National Remodeling Foundation (NRF).
“It is important to recognize those companies that exemplify a strong commitment to both business excellence and the highest standard of civic and social responsibility,” said Anthony J. Domino, Jr., CLU®, ChFC®, MSFS, president of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. “The Business Ethics Awards are an important reminder that doing right and doing well are not mutually exclusive in today’s business world.”
Schloegel Design Remodel is one of Kansas City's oldest and most trusted remodeling contractors. SDR specializes in older home renovation and suburban remodeling of kitchens baths and entire homes. SDR was founded in 1980 by Jake Schloegel. For more information, visit http://www.remodelagain.com.
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China Becomes an Important Source of Absolute Black Granite
Absolute black granite from China is getting more and more recognized among the dealers from various parts of the world. Chinese suppliers like www.black-granite-monuments.com offers their quality black granite slabs,monuments,countertops on a custom basis.
(PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- More and more dealers of black granite products are now importing their goods from China. Such products include absolute black granite slabs, black granite monuments, countertops, and stone carvings.
Traditionally, black granite dealers sourced their products mainly from India and Zimbabwe. Now some of them begin to shift to Chinese suppliers for their sound quality at more affordable price. “The quality is pretty good and we can save at least 20% in costs compared to importing from other sources”, said Bill Teller, a granite headstone distributor from Miami, USA.
The exportation has increased at least 30% in the past 8 months, estimated Mr. Xu, the president of GHY Granite Co., Ltd.(www.black-granite-monuments.com), a leading manufacturer of black granite memorials in China.
In China, the best absolute black granite is quarried from a narrow belt located in the adjacent area of Shanxi, Hebei and Inner Mongolia. Most of the suppliers are of a limited production capacity though the overseas demand is growing rapidly. Among them, GHY Granite Company (www.black-granite-monuments.com) is a typical supplier. As a quarry and factory based manufacturer, they offer black granite slabs, monuments, and countertops on a custom basis.
Having been in this business for more than a decade, GHY company is now enjoying a speedy growth as their absolute black granite products are getting more and more recognized by foreign clients. For more information about the black granite products of China and GHY, visit their website at www.black-granite-monuments.com.
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September 27, 2005
ShipNorthAmerica Transportation Named As One Of Canada's Hottest Emerging Companies
ShipNorthAmerica Transportation, a Mississauga freight management company specializing in crossborder (Canada/US) shipping, was ranked 35th in the prestigious sixth annual PROFIT HOT 50 list of Canada's Emerging Growth Companies.
Mississauga, Ontario (PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- ShipNorthAmerica Transportation, a Mississauga freight management company specializing in crossborder (Canada/US) shipping, was ranked 35th in the prestigious sixth annual PROFIT HOT 50 list of Canada's Emerging Growth Companies.
"It's an honor for our company to be recognized in the PROFIT HOT 50," said Ian Macdonald, President of ShipNorthAmerica Transportation. "In a very competitive marketplace dominated by large US based common carriers, ShipNorthAmerica has been able to succeed by providing exporters and importers with advantageous alternatives for their Canada/US crossborder LTL (less than truckload) and truckload shipments. It is a testament to the outstanding talent and dedication of our team of experienced trucking professionals that ShipNorthAmerica ranked 35th on the PROFIT HOT 50 and is the only transportation firm to be included in this prominent list of emerging Canadian companies."
The PROFIT HOT 50 is the definitive ranking of Canada's emerging growth companies. Published in the September issue of PROFIT and online at www.profitguide.com, the PROFIT HOT 50 ranks young firms by two-year revenue growth. "The PROFIT HOT 50 recognizes entrepreneurial ambition and managerial excellence in Canada," says editor Ian Portsmouth. "These companies have succeeded by meeting emerging market needs, creating better ways to do business and never hesitating to expand beyond our borders."
About PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success
PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success, offers news, strategies, tips, interviews and
other resources to the CEOs of Canadian growth companies. Each year PROFIT, which currently reaches more than 400,000 readers nationally, hosts a number of events that bring together business leaders in the fast-growth segment and champions the interests of those leaders. PROFIT was founded in April 1982 as Canada's first national magazine geared to entrepreneurs. Visit www.profitguide.com.
About ShipNorthAmerica Transportation
ShipNorthAmerica is a Canadian freight management company which offers a powerful combination of trucking services that are custom tailored to meet each customer's unique freight requirements. ShipNorthAmerica offers experienced LTL (Less Than Truckload) & truckload freight services, expedited & temperature controlled trucking services and for customers with overdimensional or heavy haul freight they can provide expert flatbed and heavy haul services. ShipNorthAmerica delivers cost-effective crossborder and Canadian domestic shipping solutions with a high degree of personalized service.
To find out more about ShipNorthAmerica please visit www.shipnorthamerica.com
Contacts:
ShipNorthAmerica Transportation Inc.
Ian Macdonald (President)
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Is Your Pool's Chlorine Killing Your Safety? Guardian Pool Fence Systems Has Answer in Double-Coated Corrosion-Resistant Supports -- Provides Stronger Pool Safety Fence
Chlorine is the savior of water purity... but the bastion of pool fence durability. But new construction methods developed by Guardian pool Fence Systems of Van Nuys, California provides superior protection using double-corrosion-resistant reinforced marine grade supports and components.
Van Nuys, CA (PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- In a typical contrast of the elements, the same ingredients that make your pool safe to play in have exactly the opposite effect on your typical gate, fence and support poles: Chlorine's intense corrosive effect can disable your pool fence supports and pool safety gate making them less effective as barriers against intrusion and drowning. Guardian Pool Fence Systems of Van Nuys, California has developed a double-barrier system to coat ALL of the metal components on their patented pool fence systems, support rods and self-closing gate. The result is a longer lasting, more protective and substantial barrier against drowning.
"My personal experience with a close associate and the drowning of his child has led us to continue to make improvements on every facet of Guardian's pool fence systems," says Steve Sadinsky, President of the company. "We spend significant amounts of time, money, and talent in the pursuit of more effective barriers. This helps our clients achieve superior results in their pool safety goals."
Guardian Pool Safety Fences have proven to be 3 times more durable than any other type of safety system available on the market today. All of their poles are constructed with T6 marine grade aluminum, as well as the gate frame and other components coated in plastic to resist corrosion and come with the industries longest available warranty. Less substantial poles and barriers tend to break down after just a few years, requiring more maintenance, making Guardian's Pool Safety Fences the more cost-effective choice.
Guardian Pool Fence Systems, Inc. has a highly-trained dealer and installer network providing consistent, reliable integration of these superior components, resulting in a system that continues to perform for many years without degradation... In fact, the company has pool safety fences and gates that have been in use nearly 2 decades.
About RichContent
RichContent is a product development, marketing and PR company located in Newport Beach, California and Portland, Oregon. The company is known for "productizing" people and technologies quickly and affordably, with an emphasis on high-velocity, short time-to-market and time-to-money programs. Responsible for launching Time Magazine's most popular sports product of 2003, the Trikke cambering scooter, and 2005's Yahoo Big Idea Product StairCycle. Emphasizing Online PR and marketing programs for online marketers, RichContent has also developed and launched over three dozen additional products and services since 1999. The company can be reached at 360.609.9272 or RichContent Web Site
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American Clay Earth Plaster - Based Upon Growing Demand - Expands Field Experts Across U.S. through Special Workshops
American Clay Earth Plaster, the natural finish for interior walls and ceilings, is responding to the increased builder and consumer demand for natural plaster installation. As American Clay has crossed the great divide from the more limited ‘green’ market into a larger general-use market – growing 400% in the last 12 months - the company plans to expand its number of experts across the country to help them spread the word and provide confidence to home builders and buyers that clay plaster is the best option for their interiors. American Clay's "Train the Trainer" program – which awards a certification of completion from American Clay - is being offered mid-October to key distributors, retailers and advanced clay plasterers at the New Mexico offices of AC. This will be offered again in April and October 2006. Call 866-404-1634 for info and signing up.
Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- American Clay Earth Plaster, the natural finish for interior walls and ceilings, is responding to the increased builder and consumer demand for natural plaster installation by ensuring that all its providers and distributors are completely knowledgeable and well-trained to help others. As American Clay has crossed the great divide from the more limited ‘green’ market into a larger general-use market – growing 400% in the last 12 months - the company plans to expand its number of experts across the country to help them spread the word and provide confidence to home builders and buyers that clay plaster is the best option for their interiors. To that end, American Clay has invited its key distributors, retailers and advanced clay plasterers from across the U.S. to the Albuquerque, NM offices in mid-October for a 3-day intensive training. This Train the Trainer program – which awards a certification of completion from American Clay - will be offered again in April and October 2006.
One of the key reasons for the popularity of American Clay is its ease-of-use. But as with anything, there are always questions – whether from contractors, professional plasterers or consumers. As more people discover the material – and as professional, personalized customer service is key to American Clay- timeliness and expertise in responding to inquiries dictated the creation of this certification program, in addition to their already existing workshops. Says AC Founder and CEO Croft Elsaesser, “We're doing this workshop to assure quality and knowledge to our customers. The class will be seven applicators to each instructor. This assures that everyone will have a lot of one on one time.”
The Train the Trainer program certifies the professionals in textures, repairs, sealing, blending, corners, new product application techniques, substrate variables, mixing colors and recoating.
Workshops for different levels of knowledge are also available through American Clay or through some of their distributors. Please check www.americanclay.com for dates, locations, contact information and pricing. Two kinds of workshops are offered:
• a day-long workshop for professional and serious do-it-yourself plasterers;
• a half-day workshop for do-it-yourself plasterers.
American Clay also produced a 13-minute video (VHS/DVD), which includes several shots of completed installations interspersed with a step-by-step demonstration of plastering techniques.
American Clay products are applied much like a conventional plaster finish, but with none of the intrinsic problems of gypsum or cementitious plasters. There is no off-gassing or inherent waste on-site. Moreover, the plaster is non-flammable, gives additional masonry mass in rooms, resists mold growth, absorbs sound, breathes with temperature and humidity, and is easily repairable.
American Clay – The Original Earth Plaster – presently comes in two formulations: the original Loma and the even smoother Porcelina – a formulation which provides a polished, more Venetian-like veneer. It is a unique combination of clays, aggregates and natural pigments that offers builders and consumers a natural and elegant option.
ABOUT AMERICAN CLAY ENTERPRISES
Loma is the original formulation which has the characteristics of traditional plaster. The surface texture can vary by using different finishing techniques: a tile sponge helps achieve a ‘sanded’ finish (ala suede), a stainless steel swimming pool trowel offers a smooth – but somewhat textured – surface, and a coarse black sand added to the Loma can produce an almost ‘stone-like’ quality.
Porcelina is the newer Venetian-like, super-smooth produce that gives a satin – almost texture-free – surface. Prized by Artisans for centuries, the smooth surface can be reminiscent of fine marble. Troweled over a basecoat of Loma, Porcelina is a layer of less than 1/32nd of an inch. It can be worked with several colors to produce the mottled, Venetian plaster of Mediterranean and Italian villas.
American Clay Enterprises, Inc., is based in Albuquerque, NM, and its product is patent pending. The company offers workshops at its New Mexico locations, and the product is available through their office or through one of the growing number of retailers and distributors across the U.S. Their website, www.americanclay.com, offers information on ordering, technical specifications, product application and additional resources and links.
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Editor in Chief of Family Business Magazine Barbara Spector Joins Family Business Doctor This Week to Discuss Understanding The Business Owner
This week, Host Fred Hathaway and Family Business Doctor Wayne Rivers, discuss Understanding the Business Owner with guest Barbara Spector, Editor in Chief of Family Business Magazine. Family Business Doctor will air on the business channel of Voice America Network (Voiceamerica.com) Thursday September 29, 2005 at 2:00pm EST.
Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- This week, Host Fred Hathaway and Family Business Doctor Wayne Rivers, discuss Understanding the Business Owner with guest Barbara Spector, Editor in Chief of Family Business Magazine. Family Business Doctor will air on the business channel of Voice America Network (Voiceamerica.com) Thursday September 29, 2005 at 2:00pm EST. Also joining the show, Psychologist Dr. Michael Lyons who will provide insight on the psychology of the family business owner.
Owners of family or closely held businesses possess unique personality traits. Understanding the mind behind the business owner will bring the best results for working for or with a family business owner. Access to the Family Business Doctor program is free and can be downloaded from the Voiceamerica.com website after the broadcast. The show runs weekly on Voiceamerica.com Thursdays at 2:00pm EST.
Wayne Rivers is the President of the Family Business Institute and author of You Don’t Have to Die To Win and Prescriptions for a Healthy Family Business The Family Business Institute specializes in helping family and closely held businesses maximize their success. For more information on Family Business Doctor, contact Fred G. Hathaway at 1-877-326-2493 or visit the company website, www.Familybusinessinstitute.com.
Contact:
Fred G. Hathaway
1-877-326-2493 Ext 13 or
(919) 783-1880 Ext 13 or
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Building Code of Australia to Introduce 5 Star Energy Ratings as Mandatory
It now looks certain that the BCA will require all homes to meet a mandatory energy efficiency of 5 stars from 2006. This mean that your new home will be more comfortable, not too expensive to build.
(PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- The Building Code of Australia seems set to introduce 5-star energy ratings for all new homes. While some associations in the building industry are concerned that this is likely to push the cost of building up, it is s step in the right direction for energy efficient housing.
The move is in line with the Australian Greenhouse Office's objective to minimise greenhouse gas emissions.
Until recently many homes in Australia have needed to meet a level of 4-star energy efficiency as a minimum. While this was a vast improvement on the energy efficiency and comfort for new homes, it was still just the first step to ensuring your home is comfortable and doesn’t waste precious power resources.
Even in states like Tasmania where hydro-power doesn’t emit greenhouses gases, sensible measures are required to manage the power supply. The new Bass link which was supposed to be used to export clean energy is now being considered for importing energy when the water levels in the dams are low.
The shift over recent years in energy efficient designs and requirements has lead to a big increase in the insulation industry. A wide range of choices are now available to builders and the consumer to ensure that their home is insulated to a high level and can reach 5-star energy efficiency.
For more information on energy efficiency and how to easily make your home meet the new 5 star requirements contact Libe at Sunrise Homes.
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Mindjaz Unveils New Discount program for Builders and Developers
Mindjaz today unveiled its new affinity discount program for Realtors. The Pinnacle program, which offers discounts, rewards and other benefits will be offered to all realtors affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and other construction related Associations.
(PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- Mindjaz today unveiled its new affinity discount program for Realtors. The Pinnacle program, which offers discounts, rewards and other benefits will be offered to all realtors affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and other construction related Associations. NAHB membersand other industry trade association members will receive access to a customized site, and receive discounts of up to 10% on Mindjaz commercial and consumer products including PDA's, MP3's, Printers, PCs, WorkBooks, Digital cameras, storage and networking products, and more. Product discounts will be available only through the Mindjaz on-line store or a Mindjaz Account Executive.
"The Pinnnacle program is designed to give Builders and Realtors an opportunity to stay ahead of the competition by giving them the technology tools they need at prices they can afford to grow their businesses", said Jeanna Brooking, VP of Marketing. " Our goal is to help our customers by making sure we understand not just what they want but what they need", she said. The company will launch a special site for Builders and Realtors in October and plans to sign agreements with several Industry Trade Associations over the next few months. " We need to be in touch with the development community and make sure we're there to help their businesses and not forget about them like others do. Our goal is to offer industry specific technology tools so that our customers can by products and services from a tech company that understands their business", Ms Brooking added. "Some companies just want the fortune 500's, but we're here for the small business owners, commercial and Residential Builders, Relators, Educators and other professionals as well", she said. The company plans to announce further enhancements to it's Builder Pinnacle Program over the next few months, including sponsorships and other engagements. The company is currently giving away 100 MP3 players as part of its 100 days to the holidays promotion.
About Mindjaz
Based in New York City, Mindjaz is a leading manufacturer of computer, audio, video, communications, and information technology products for consumer and professional markets. Its music, motion picture, television, computer entertainment, and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world. Mindjaz also develops interactive electronic media content for its products developing unique Entertainment, Animation, Game and Publishing properties making Mindjaz one of the most diverse and comprehensive emerging companies in the world. Mindjaz is igniting a new era of integrated multi-media digital technology that offers its customers a full range of content and products to enjoy. For more information about Mindjaz and its products and services, visit www.Mindjaz.com.
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September 26, 2005
Northern Tool & Equipment Continues Expansion in Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas
General Contractor Bob Moore Construction has completed Northern Tool & Equipment’s new retail store in Lewisville, Texas, just north of Dallas / Fort Worth. The new 25,454 SF retail store building is one of the first prototype stores built to represent the new design, branding and image Northern Tool & Equipment stores will include down the road.
Arlington, Texas (PRWEB) September 26, 2005 -- General Contractor Bob Moore Construction company has completed Northern Tool & Equipment's new retail store in Lewisville, Texas, just north of Dallas / Fort Worth.
Bob Moore Construction company was chosen to build the equipment retailer's Lewisville store following their successful completion of Northern Tool's property in Grand Prairie in 2004. The architect for the Lewisville store was ADW Architects in Charlotte, North Carolina and the developer was Centdev Properties in Cornelius, North Carolina.
The new 25,454 SF retail store building features a large sales area with shelving for thousands of products. The building also houses several administrative offices, a loading dock, a product assembly area and an employee break room. An outdoor equipment yard displays larger pieces of equipment. Shoppers who have visited other Northern Tool & Equipment stores will notice a different look to the Lewisville location. Gone is the red and blue color scheme - this exterior is finished in a beige, dark brown and burgundy color palette with a flat canopy and a large tower structure bearing the company's new logo at the entrance.
"This building is one of the first prototype stores we've built to represent the new design, branding and image our stores will include down the road," said Chris Brockman, Assistant Construction Manager for Northern Tool & Equipment. "We're changing the look of our retail properties, moving to what we think better symbolizes who we are and what we do. The new entry tower structure with the new Northern Tool logo is a major element on the building, something people can see as they drive by and easily recognize it as Northern Tool & Equipment. It turned out really well and we are extremely proud of our new building design."
The construction team employed a variety of creative solutions to meet budget, schedule and local building code requirements. "We took a very innovative approach to solving the challenges we faced in the design and planning phases," said Curt Hellen, Senior Project Manager for Bob Moore Construction company. "This required close coordination with everyone involved. The team worked very well together - the steps we took were very successful at holding down the overall cost of the project."
The innovations used on this project have been featured in an article on www.tiltupnews.com at http://www.tiltupnews.com/tilt-up-articles/tiltup-construction-masonry-brick-wall.asp
"The building turned out really well," said Brockman. "Curt Hellen was very good about working together and keeping things going thru to conclusion. If we encountered any bumps Curt was very accommodating in giving us multiple options for a solution so we knew what choices were out there. He was always accessible if we needed immediate action and he produced results. It was very good working with Bob Moore Construction and we look forward to a prosperous relationship."
Bob Moore Construction Company has provided print-size photos of Northern Tool & Equipment in-progress construction and completed construction project at http://www.generalcontractor.com/photos/nte/
About Bob Moore Construction:
Named 2005 QUOIN / AGC General Contractor of the Year, Bob Moore Construction has been one of Texas's most respected commercial construction companies since 1946. The company's portfolio includes a wide range of buildings, from warehouses and distribution centers to office buildings and retail stores. Whether it is providing general contractor, design / build or construction management services, Bob Moore Construction's goal remains the same: to deliver quality construction projects on time and in budget. Bob Moore Construction has been showcased on www.ConstructionCompany.com, a website that recognizes some of the top ranked construction companies and commercial contractors in the United States. www.GeneralContractor.com is the best source of information about the company, its projects and more. The website is updated regularly with press releases, newsletters, completed project write-ups and construction articles.
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Premium Energy-Saving Custom Garage Doors by IDC Are Now Available Nationally
High R-value custom garage doors from IDC offer exceptional insulation performance with the timeless beauty of handcrafted wood carriage doors.
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 26, 2005 -– IDC’s 7 Series custom garage doors offer homeowners the beauty of premium wood garage doors with exceptionally high 12 R-value insulation. Designed to protect homes from Minnesota’s temperature extremes, IDC’s 7 Series custom garage doors are now available to energy-conscious homeowners nationwide.
“In Minnesota, our temperatures can range from -40° in the winter to +100° in the summer,” notes Jeremy Sizer, second generation owner of IDC, “so we designed our 7 Series garage doors for clients who don’t want to sacrifice insulation and performance for the design and beauty of custom wood garage doors. And now, with fuel prices skyrocketing, we are getting calls from across the country from people looking for a wood garage door with better insulation.”
All 7 Series custom garage doors feature IDC’s Ironwood Construction,™ a process that utilizes the latest insulation and adhesives technologies to create a high performance wood-steel hybrid. Backed by door sections of two layers of enameled, 25 ga. steel with 12.0 R-value Neufoam™ polyurethane insulation, IDC’s 7 Series looks like an old-fashioned wood carriage door but is lighter in weight, smoother in operation and offers more than twice the insulation value of typical premium wood doors.
Available in clear and tight knot cedar, a wood known for superior weatherability, IDC’s custom doors have been designed in a variety of woods including reclaimed redwood, fir, mangaris mahogany and maple. Standard performance features include fully-gasketed sections with a true thermalbreak to create a tight air seal and prevent the transfer of cold from the exterior shell to the interior skin. All 7 Series doors are shipped with heavy duty 25,000 cycle springs and stainless steel cables for years of safe, dependable operation.
IDC’s high performance 7 Series custom garage doors can be purchased directly from IDC and are now available to customers throughout the U.S. For additional information, contact Rhys Larson or visit http://www.idcdoors.com.
About Industrial Door Company, Inc.:
Industrial Door Company, Inc. (IDC) is a second generation family-owned company celebrating over 30 years of garage door experience. Specializing in high performance doors, IDC offers a comprehensive line of garage doors and accessories for the residential and commercial markets.
Contact:
Rhys Larson, Sales & Marketing Manager
Industrial Door Company, Inc. (IDC)
888-798-0199 (toll free)
http://www.idcdoors.com
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New Industrial Guardrail System from A-Mezz Designed for Industrial Buyers
The A-Mezz guardrail system offers more standard lengths and compact base plates, adding installation convenience and economy for users. Smaller base plates and offset mounting reduce trip hazards without sacrificing strength.
(PRWEB) September 26, 2005 -- A-Mezz Industrial Structures announces a guardrail system designed to meet the most common requests from their customers. The new system features more standard lengths and compact base plates while still meeting industry-standard safety test requirements.
Victor Fowler the president of A-Mezz Industrial Structures reports, “We asked our customers what we could do to improve our already popular industrial guardrail system and they responded with great ideas and suggestions”. The three must common complaints we received would also apply to almost every manufacturer of industrial guardrails available today.”
The major complaints pertained to the available lengths, base plate size, and plate overhang. The most common standard lengths for guardrails are 10 feet, 8 feet, 6 feet, and 4 feet. When a customer needs another length, he is forced to buy the next size up and pay an additional fee for cutting.
A-Mezz now offers more standard sizes of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 feet. As all sizes are standard, there are no extra cutting charges or extended lead times.
Base plate sizes were also an issue. A-Mezz thought that big 12-inch square base plates would make their product stand out. But customers found the 3-1/2” overhang on all sides was a trip hazard along walkways and caused expensive damage to their fork truck tires.
In response, A-Mezz has changed the size of the base plate to 10” square, reducing the base plate overhang to 2-1/2”. They found through testing that a 10” square made of 1/2” thick steel plate, properly lagged to a concrete floor, worked as well as the 12” square plate. The system still stops a 10,000 lb. load moving at 4 miles per hour, which is an industry standard.
With some applications, any base plate overhang is too much. The industry standard is to weld a 5- or 4-inch square tube post in the centre of the base plate. This forces an overhang on all four sides.
A-Mezz reviewed the application to provide customers what they need without additional charges. Thorough testing has been proven that the A-Mezz guardrail system will still stop a 10,000 lb. load moving at 4 miles per hour with 10” base plates offset to one side or to a corner.
All of these customer-driven product changes have been accomplished without increasing price. According to Victor Fowler, “There is nothing complicated about a steel guardrail, so why charge customers for straightforward changes."
A-Mezz Industrial Structures specializes in guardrails and industrial safety gates, modular offices and in-plant buildings, freestanding mezzanine systems, and material lifts VRCs, Through continuous commitment to quality and partnership with customers and vendors, A-Mezz delivers cost-efficient solutions for today's material handling and plant and personnel protection needs.
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KDC Group Select EasyBuild ERP Construction Software
EasyBuild is an Oracle based suite of ERP application software that addresses the operational requirements of today's competitive construction industry. This includes compliance regulations, finance and project management.
(PRWEB) September 26, 2005 -- KDC Group (www.kdcgroup.co.uk), the building contractors and demolition/decontamination specialists with offices in London, Manchester, Hull and Glasgow, have selected EasyBuild, the Oracle based suite of software for the construction industry, to address their operational requirements.
EasyBuild replaces their current Sage Financials, Payroll and spreadsheet systems with a comprehensive integrated system to manage all aspects of their accounting, human resource and business applications. EasyBuild combines 14 modules built on an Oracle database to provide all the controls and reports needed by a construction business.
KDC reviewed a number of software packages and short listed to three. EasyBuild was the preferred choice. Sue Lueck, KDC’s Finance Manager explains: “We looked at a number of systems available on the market but EasyBuild was the one that came up tops. To us the main deciding factors were: 1) EasyBuild is a very user friendly system which wouldn’t intimidate the staff and thus would be easily accepted. 2) It would integrate all departments into a company-wide system rather than have isolated applications for each department. 3) It was flexible enough for us to use it in all of our three companies – we could customise it to work with our demolition and decontamination businesses as well as our construction branch. 4) Finally EasyBuild is based on a solid and cutting edge technology – if we are going to invest money in a system we want to ensure it won’t become obsolete in the near future.”
Sapphire Ltd, the developers of EasyBuild, were very pleased with KDC’s decision. Brian Walker, Sapphire’s Sales Director said: “We are very proud that EasyBuild was selected. EasyBuild is a very powerful enterprise system for the construction Industry and it has many advantages over older packages. It is simple to operate with no complex menu structures, navigation is point and click rather than “clunky” Character based and EasyBuild offers superb inexpensive connectivity for remote locations via VPN. Our development investment in new market leading technology Windows, Oracle and Crystal Reports ensures EasyBuild is a product built on a solid foundation with a long future. We are confident that KDC will greatly benefit from its many features in managing and controlling their many projects.”
The long established Sapphire Group, owner of Sapphire Ltd, also specialises in the provision of application development tools and services; specialised vertical applications, web services, security software and is a leading provider of offshore services.
For more information please contact: Brian Walker on 01708 333 700.
Sapphire Ltd.
Lambourne House
7 Western Road
Romford
RM1 3LD
www.easybuilduk.com
www.sapphiregroup.com
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Disaster Services, Inc. Announces Hurricane Katrina Progress and Hurricane Rita Readiness
Atlanta (PRWEB) September 25, 2005 -- Disaster Services, Inc. (DSI), founded in 1985, a recognized leader in the industry throughout the U.S.A. and Caribbean announced today its corporate progress figures during the Hurricane Katrina cleanup effort.
DSI is currently engaged in over fifty (50) commercial projects that include governmental facilities, schools, manufacturing and distribution centers, banks, medical offices, libraries, restaurants and places of worship. We remain committed to providing emergency services and loss mitigation to the region as we mobilize to respond to Hurricane Rita.
DSI offers a wide range of professional services that are geared to provide the insurance industry with emergency services, loss mitigation and restoration services. DSI handles projects ranging from a property loss to multi-million dollar industrial and commercial mitigation.
Services offered by DSI include:
- Nationwide Catastrophe (CAT) Response
- Large-scale Dehumidification
- Document Drying and Restoration
- Cleaning
- Mold and Mildew Remediation
- Electronic Restoration
- High Tech Consulting
- Data Recovery
- Equipment, Production Line and HVAC Cleaning
We provide a wide range of services for loss mitigation, which include:
- Emergency Cover-Up and Board-Up
- Content Pack Out
- Storage of Contents
- Reconstruction
- Many other Specialized Services
Our industry’s highest professional recognition is the title of Certified Restorer (CR) awarded by the National Institution of Fire Restoration. The Water Loss Institute’s highest certification is the WLI designation.
DSI’s senior management is CR and WLI certified. DSI constantly expands staff capabilities with professional certifications such as HAZWOPER, HAZMAT, Mold Remediator, and WLS. Today, DSI maintains over 100 professionally trained technicians to deliver the highest level of disaster recovery results. DSI professional affiliations include NADCA, ASCR, WLI, IICRC, NIDR, BOMA, NAHB, and IAQA.
Disaster Services has offices in the following cities: (and services the entire United States as well as the Caribbean)
- Atlanta
- Baton Rouge
- Charlotte
- Chattanooga
- Orlando
Over the years DSI has made multi-million dollar investments in disaster response equipment, vehicles, tools and training. When disaster strikes DSI is ready to provide the best possible service available to our clients and customers.
For more information, visit the corporate website at www.disasterservices.com or give us a call at 1-800-669-1411.
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Unique Cleaning Service Earns Top Service Award
Unique Cleaning Service, Inc. Earns “Top Performer” Customer Satisfaction Rating And Expands Reach Into Puerto Rico
(PRWEB) September 24, 2005 -- Unique Cleaning Service, Inc. of Marietta, Georgia was recently certified as a Top 20% Performer for demonstrating outstanding overall customer satisfaction based on survey feedback to the Open Ratings organization. The company received a Past Performance Certification score of 94 out of 100 possible points.
Almost concurrently, the company was selected to provide complete janitorial & grounds maintenance services to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. "We are elated that our commitment to providing 'best value' services is being recognized by companies and governmental entities alike," said Willie 'Toney' Sellers Jr., President of Unique Cleaning Service, Inc. Toney went on to state, "I am particularly pleased that the FDA has become a repeat customer, indicating they are very satisfied with our existing service at the FDA facility in Atlanta."
Unique Cleaning Service, Inc. was established in 1996 to provide professional janitorial and grounds maintenance services to all types of commercial and governmental entities. It currently serves over 50 clients in 65 locations throughout the Southeast and Caribbean.
Links to the complete survey results along with additional company information can be found at www.uniqueclean.com.
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SA Contractors Building and Construction Directory Now Open For Business Listings
SA Contractors is a new online directory for the South African building, construction and related industries, allowing contractors to add their business details, including graphics, to a fully searchable online database.
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA (PRWEB) September 24, 2005 -- SA Contractors is a new online directory for the South African building, construction and related industries, allowing contractors to add their business details, including graphics, to a fully searchable online database.
What makes SA Contractors different to other online directories?
- SA Contractors is a membership based directory, offering members benefits such as business information, business networking opportunities, marketing services, advertising opportunities and training programmes.
- SA Contractors is fully editable, allowing members to change their details and descriptions anytime they want.
- All membership levels allow the addition of logo's or graphics, links to web sites and active email links
- Depending on membership level, members can list in multiple categories, each with differnet graphics and descriptions, allowing members to target niche markets.
- SA Contractors' main objective is to generate business for its members.
With the official launch scheduled for 1 November, SA Contractors invites South African building and construction contractors, as well as related businesses, to make use of the free 120 day trial membership for a no-risk test. Test the directory for 120 days to see how it works for you.
For more information visit http://www.sacontractors.co.za
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Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. Receives Honor as 2005 Better Business Bureau Integrity Award Winner
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. was honored as a 2005 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Integrity Award Winner at the annual BBB Integrity Awards luncheon. Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. was recognized with this award for the company’s exemplary level of integrity and ethics.
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 24, 2005 -- Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. was honored as a 2005 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Integrity Award Winner at the annual BBB Integrity Awards luncheon.
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. was recognized with this award for the company’s exemplary level of integrity and ethics.“As a small business owner it is tremendously satisfying to be acknowledged with such an esteemed business award, said Craig Plekkenpol, owner and president of Plekkenpol Builders, Inc.
“I am proud of our entire team for maintaining our initiative of high integrity and ethical standards in business at all levels of the company.”
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. entry was evaluated against criteria including commitment to and demonstration of ethical practices in the marketplace; high standards of behavior toward customers, employees, suppliers, and communities; truthfulness and accuracy of advertising and sales practices; ethical reputation among industry peers and communities in which they do business; and training and communications programs to assist employees in carrying out established ethics policies. An independent panel of community leaders in business ethics judged the competition.
The award is open to all for-profit businesses in Minnesota and North Dakota in good standing with the BBB. Of the 266 nominations, 21 entries were submitted in four categories, nine finalists were chosen from the entries with three companies winning the prestigious award.
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. is a design/build, remodeling company specializing in all types of residential remodeling throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. 2005 marks 35 years in business for owners Craig and Judy Plekkenpol. Their office is located at 401 E 78th Street in Bloomington. For more information call (952) 888-2225 or visit www.plekkenpol.com.
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The Mortgage Resource Center, A Free Online Resource, Announces Opening, Offering Advice For Consumers Plus Free Content For Mortgage & Finance Websites
The Mortgage Resource Center offers more than 70 unbiased articles on the different types of mortgages available, including advice on how to save when obtaining a mortgage. Several articles are made available to owners of other finance & mortgage websites.
(PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- The Mortgage Resource Center, a free online resource, has just opened its doors. We offer unbiased information on mortgages.
There are more than 70 articles that include information on 15, 30 & 40 year loans, reverse loans, interest only loans, commercial loans, and obtaining a loan with less than perfect credit. There are articles that span various segments of the mortgage industry and should appeal to many groups including first time home buyers, real estate investors, and those who aspire to a career in the mortgage industry. We won’t try to sell you a mortgage – that’s not our business. Our goal is to help people by providing free information.
There are several articles on our site that we are willing to share with other mortgage or finance websites in exchange for a link. There is a link at the bottom of our home page which explains all the details, or click here: http://www.mortgage-resource-center.com/includes/ezine-mortgage-content-articles.php.
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Polish Construction and Assembly Output in the Period 2005-2008 will Grow on Average by 13% a Year
Polish construction and assembly output in the period 2005-2008 will grow on average by 13% a year, most strongly in those regions with the highest share of domestic construction and assembly output, according to PMR forecasts. The Mazowieckie, Slaskie, Wielkopolskie and Dolnoslaskie voivodships are forecast to see the fastest growth in residential and non-residential construction and in civil engineering.
(PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- Construction and assembly output in the period 2005-2008 will grow on average by 13% a year, most strongly in those regions with the highest share of domestic construction and assembly output, according to PMR forecasts. The Mazowieckie, Slaskie, Wielkopolskie and Dolnoslaskie voivodships are forecast to see the fastest growth in residential and non-residential construction and in civil engineering.
Recovery in the construction sector in all voivodships
According to the PMR report “The Polish construction sector – Regional analysis and forecasts for 2005-2008” the already visible recovery in the construction sector will improve the situation for construction firms active in all regions of Poland. PMR forecasts construction and assembly output in the period 2005-2008 to grow on average by 13% a year. By comparison, in the period 2001-2004 construction and assembly output fell on average by 3% a year. “Growth will appear in all segments of the construction market with the strongest growth in non-residential construction. Sales of civil engineering and residential services will grow only slightly slower,” says Szymon Jungiewicz, senior construction sector analyst at PMR.
The largest rise in construction and assembly output is expected to be noted in the Lubelskie vovoidship – a relatively small region in terms of construction and assembly output sales, where in the period 2005-2008 average growth is forecast to exceed 19%. This is expected to be the result of a faster rise in investment outlays than in previous years, from which companies specializing in non-residential and engineering works will benefit most. In the following voivodships – Malopolskie, Slaskie, Dolnoslaskie, Pomorskie and Lodzkie – average rises in construction and assembly output in the period 2005-2008 should range from 16-19% a year.
In the Mazowieckie voivodship – by far the most developed economic region in Poland – a strong rise in construction and assembly output is expected at an average annual level of just under16%. The weakest growth is expected in those voivodships with the lowest share of the domestic construction and assembly sector: Oplskie, Swietokrzyskie, and also Kujawsko-Pomorskie.
Further growth in the significance of the most developed regions
Those voivodships with the largest share of domestic construction and assembly output will continue to strengthen in the period 2004-2008, while those least developed in terms of construction and assembly output will fall. The share of the most economically developed voivodships in domestic construction and assembly output is expected to grow from the 32% noted in 2004 to 34% in 2008.
PMR analysts expect the Wielkopolskie and Slaskie regions to experience special circumstances, in 2005 noting falls, followed by very dynamic growth in subsequent years in the construction sector. Production will also grow in the Malopolskie and Dolnoslaskie voivodships. Thanks to this improvement in the share of the above mentioned four voivodships, excluding Mazowieckie, construction and assembly output is expected to rise from 35% to 37% of domestic construction and assembly output in 2008.
Mazowieckie, Slaskie, Wielkopolskie, and Dolnoslaskie to note fastest growth
Analyzing the trends in the key segments of the building market in the period 2005-2008 – in residential construction, non-residential construction and civil engineering – one can state that all of these segments will develop fastest in one of the five most developed construction sector regions of Poland: Mazowieckie, Slaskie, Wielkopolskie, Malopolskie and Dolnoslaskie.
In the years 2004-2008:
- Residential construction will grow fastest in the Mazowieckie and Malopolskie voivodships, where developers are particularly active
- Leaders in terms of rates of growth in construction and assembly output connected with non-residential construction will be: Mazowieckie, which is already the centre of the commercial property market, and Slaskie, Wielkopolskie, Dolnoslaskie and Lodzkie
- Most civil engineering works are expected to take place in three voivodships: Mazowieckie, Slaskie and Wielkopolskie; currently, construction companies from these three regions combined realize 53% of all national civil engineering works, which is due to the large investment in transport and industrial infrastructure in these the fastest growing economic regions of Poland.
The value of construction and assembly output in selected regions is for companies registered on the terrain of the given voivodship.
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Szymon Jungiewicz, Construction Analyst
PMR Publications
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Lorman Education Services Presents "The Fundamentals Of Construction Contracts: Understanding The Issues" Seminar on November 10, 2005.
This "The Fundamentals Of Construction Contracts: Understanding The Issues" seminar will provide attendees with the practical knowledge and insight necessary to understand the legal and administrative issues associated with construction contracts.
(PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- This course will provide attendees with the practical knowledge and insight necessary to understand the legal and administrative issues associated with construction contracts. Basic construction principles will be discussed and issues specific to construction contracts will be explored. Discussions will also include a wide variety of model contract forms and provisions reflecting the most relevant and current issues in the construction industry.
James G. Houston, A.I.A. works directly with both clients and Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP attorneys in the prevention, avoidance and analysis of construction disputes. This work includes the preparation and presentation of claims and claim defenses. He performs both entitlement analyses and the calculation of resultant damages. Mr. Houston has been responsible for the analysis and presentation of claims involving disputed changes in work, delays, schedule disruptions, productivity losses, differing site conditions, defective construction documents, weather impacts, water intrusion, insurance claims, construction defects and bid/award protests. He has represented subcontractors, general contractors and owner /developers on both public and private sector work. Mr. Houston has over 25 years of construction and design experience. He holds a B.S. degree from the University of Washington in building construction and is a registered architect in the state of Washington. Mr. Houston’s current industry affiliations include membership in the Western Washington chapters of the ABC, AGC and the AIA.
Robert S. Marconi has been with Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP since 1989. His primary practice is devoted to construction law, with a focus on public and private contracts, bidding and bid protests. Mr. Marconi is the chair of the firm’s Construction Law Group. He has represented contractors throughout the Western United States. He has successfully handled multi-million dollar claims against a variety of public and private owners. Mr. Marconi’s practice emphasizes mediation and alternative dispute resolution. He regularly conducts seminars and presentations on a variety of construction-related topics. Mr. Marconi has successfully handled dozens of bid disputes throughout the Pacific Northwest. In city, state and federal projects, his efforts have resulted in tens of millions of dollars in work awarded to his clients. Prior to joining Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP, Mr. Marconi was a deputy prosecutor with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, where he successfully handled over 25 felony jury trials. Mr. Marconi was recently the lead trial attorney in a construction case that resulted in over a three million dollar jury verdict in favor of his client.
Zachary O. McIsaac is an attorney at Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP. His practice emphasizes all aspects of insurance coverage litigation surrounding property, CGL, builder’s risk, business liability; and directors, officer and professional risk liability policies. In his practice, Mr. McIsaac assists policyholders in wide ranging tasks, including spotting and analyzing coverage issues, preparing claims and proofs of loss, giving notice and tendering claims, negotiating settlements, suing insurers for bad faith, and working with policy holders to find unique and adaptive strategies to meet their coverage goals. He received his B.A. degree from Washington State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Washington School of Law.
Jesse D. Miller is an attorney at Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP, where his practice focuses on construction law. Since joining the firm, he has worked on a wide variety of construction-related disputes, representing both general contractors and subcontractors. Mr. Miller has also handled numerous commercial disputes, ranging from employment discrimination to agency liability. He received his B.A. degree from Vassar College and his J.D. degree from the University of Washington School of Law.
Paul Padgett is a construction consultant at Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP, where he evaluates and prepares claims and claim defenses for all types of construction disputes. His work includes entitlement analysis and the calculation of damages for differing conditions, delay and impact, acceleration and disruption claims. Prior to joining Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP, Mr. Padgett spent six years in the construction industry as a project engineer, where he built a solid technical background working on various projects such as retail, telecommunications, high-end residential, education, office and bio-technical buildings. He received his B.B.A. degree from Millsaps College and his certificate of construction management from the University of Washington.
Mark Rosencrantz is an attorney at Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP, where his practice focuses on construction-related disputes, and intellectual property litigation and counseling. In construction law, he has assisted clients in protesting the awarding of competitively bid projects in front of a variety of state and federal agencies. Mr. Rosencrantz has also represented clients involving issues from construction defects to misappropriation of plans and confidential information. He has obtained injunctive relief for his clients, including preventing the dissemination and use of confidential information, and preventing the violation of non-compete agreements. Mr. Rosencrantz has also successfully represented clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues, including trademark, trade name and copyright infringement; unfair competition; and trade secret misappropriation. He received a B.A. degree from the University of Oregon and his J.D. degree from Seattle University School of Law.
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, project managers, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, controllers, accountants, contract managers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, principals, insurance professionals and other construction professionals.
To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/337292 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.
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September 23, 2005
Lorman Education Services Presents "Zoning, Subdivision And Land Development Law" Seminar on November 10, 2005.
This "Zoning, Subdivision And Land Development Law" seminar features presentations by experienced practitioners to provide an understanding of important planning and zoning issues.
(PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- This program offers significant insights for the novice and the experienced practitioner alike. The seminar features presentations by experienced practitioners to provide an understanding of important planning and zoning issues.
Angela Black is an associate attorney in the Land and Resources Practice Group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. Her practice focuses on representing both individuals and businesses in the areas of real estate, land use, construction and environmental law. Ms. Black has handled various matters in each of her practice areas, including zoning issues involving land and shoreland use, petitions to rezone, wetland and waterway issues, regulation of storm water runoff, certified survey map approval process, analysis of authority of municipalities, resolution of clouds on title, slander of title claims, release of mortgage claims, drafting and review of construction contracts, resolution of construction disputes, construction lien process, theft by contractor claims, review of condominium documents and drafting of property management agreements. She received her B.A. degree from Boise State University and her J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School, where she was the senior note and comment editor of the Wisconsin Environmental Law Journal.
Nicholas Lelack, AICP has over 10 years of professional planning experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, focusing on sustainable, community-based planning efforts in Aspen, Colorado, the state of Oregon and throughout the upper Midwest. He is the current planning studio leader for Schreiber/Anderson Associates (SAA) of Madison, Wisconsin, and the former planning director of 1000 Friends of Wisconsin. Mr. Lelack offers particular expertise in long-range planning, design and development review, and public process facilitation.
Daniel A. O’Callaghan is an associate with the Land and Resources Practice Group of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. Prior to earning his law degree from the University of Wisconsin, Mr. O’Callaghan worked for the Milwaukee Department of City Development and served as secretary of the board of zoning appeals for more than four years. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Susan M. Sager is an associate in the Land and Resources Practice Group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. She focuses her practice in real estate development, land use litigation and condemnation teams. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Sager was the senior land use attorney for the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, where she represented cities across the state of Minnesota in complex land use and development litigation. She was the lead attorney in 11 out of 11 successful arguments before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Ms. Sager has also drafted and argued more than 75 successful dispositive motions. Ms. Sager has taught workshops to municipal officials and served as a lecturer on land use, government liability and regulatory takings to the Minnesota Association of City Attorneys and the League of Minnesota Cities Loss Control Seminars. In 2003 and 2004, she was named as a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Law and Politics. Ms. Sager earned her B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Hamline University School of Law.
Michael Slavney, FAICP has been helping
communities envision and attain higher aspirations for over 20 years. He is a principal with Vandewalle & Associates of Madison, where he directs the firm’s municipal services practice. Mr. Slavney has worked in 34 states, focusing on the interrelationship between land use, transportation, conservation and community character. He has been inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP) and has been honored by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association for his outstanding contributions to the profession.
Dustin Wolff, AICP is an associate planner with the growth management team of Vandewalle & Associates. His areas of expertise include comprehensive planning, current planning, development related ordinances and agreements preparation, redevelopment project plans and leading public participation efforts. Mr. Wolff has over nine years of experience working as a planner in the public sector for the communities of Muskego and Greenfield, Wisconsin, and Frankfort, Illinois. In that capacity, he has gained extensive experience in all aspects of community planning, including current planning development review, economic development and redevelopment planning, conservation development, and park and open space planning.
Mr. Wolff earned his B.A. degree and his master’s of urban planning degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, project managers, engineers, architects, developers, planners, principals, real estate agents and brokers, lenders, surveyors, title officers and land use officials.
To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/359775 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.
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September 22, 2005
Don’t Get Caught by Pool Sharks - Patented Self-Closing Gate Design Takes the Lead in Pool Safety Fence Industry
With the plethora of possible gate and fences available to pool owners, finding the safest, most protective components on the market can be confusing. Guardian Pool Fence Systems, Inc. of Van Nuys, California has taken the guesswork out of the process by providing an exclusive, patented self-closing gate that measurably enhances the safety of any pool fence system.
Van Nuys, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- Removable pool fence systems have been around for nearly 35 years and in all of that time, not one company developed a gate system that could be considered functional for everyone, until now.
Guardian Pool Fence Systems extended the time and effort necessary to overcome the technical issues involved with coming up with a unique, removable gate system that is not dependent on the tension of the fence it is attached to.
Older gate systems using a single poled gate that required constant adjusting increased the risk of gate failure. By making use of double-poled trusses on both sides of the gate, they found an innovative way of dealing with tension fluctuations without the need for adjustments. Their ingenuity resulted in becoming the only manufacturer of removable mesh fencing to have this unique, patented self-closing gate design.
In recent years, new regulations were passed nationwide that mandates that pools include safety fences that have self-closing gates. Guardian Pool's patented self-closing gate exceeds this standard, ensuring that the gate closes every time by utilizing the best hardware currently available. These pool safety gates come equipped with a safety latch that is both magnetic and key-lockable and is considered to be the World's Safest Pool Gate Latch. It also comes with tension-adjustable hinges built with stainless steel springs that were made by the same company and both have won the Australian Design Award.
“We continue to drive innovations within the pool safety market, not just to lead, but because our team has a sincere passion for this industry, and for the people who's lives ultimately benefit” comments Steve Sadinsky, President of Guardian Pool Fence Systems. “We would hope the rest of the industry would follow suit in producing and installing best-of-breed components and following quality installation guidelines. We're talking about lives here, and you don't cut corners with people's lives and safety.”
Guardian Pool Fence Systems has not only met current safety standards, but have surpassed them in many areas. Their patented gate is not only removable, self-closing, and self-latching, but it is also non-climbable as well. Safety for children has always been this company's main focus and so they also designed this gate without a cross-bar along the top so that toddlers would not have anything to grab on to and climb.
Guardian Pool Fence Systems, Inc. is not the only pool fence manufacturer in the nation, but they remain the leader in the industry with patents on their exclusive self-closing gate. The company has received design and industry recognition for creating a non-climbable fence that is not dependent on the tension fluctuations of the surrounding fence. By selecting only the finest materials and equipment, they have provided an exclusive pool barrier system that exceeds current standards and requirements.
Guardian Pool Fence Systems, Inc. has been manufacturing pool, spa and pond fences since 1988. The Van Nuys', California, company uses a system of certified dealers/installers nationwide to ensure every installation meets their critical standards. They can be reached at their Website at GuardianPoolFence.com or by calling tool free at 800-366-7233.
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Pacific Security Capital Senior Director Reveals Next Big Thing in Apartment Loans & Condo Development
Apartment loans and condo industry expert, Steve Otos, Senior Director of Pacific Security Capital, will be participating in a panel on Condo Development at the Apartments 2005 conference.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 –www.pacificsecuritycapital.com - Pacific Security Capital (“PSC”), a leading commercial real estate investment bank and provider of commercial real estate loans, announced today that Senior Director, Steve Otos, will be participating in a panel on Condo Development at the Apartments 2005 conference, September 27, Westin Century Plaza, Los Angeles.
Otos will join leading condo industry experts in a discussion on “The Next Best Thing: What's Driving the Boom in Condo Development & Conversions.”
“There has been a great boom in condo activity over the past few years,” said Steve Otos, Senior Director of Pacific Security Capital, “however, many lenders are now concerned about the future stability of the condo market.”
Pacific Security Capital believes that these concerns emanate from lenders who have been least active and have less knowledge about the asset class.
“The bottom line is that good projects from good sponsors will always receive interest from the capital markets,” said Otos.
According to Otos, projects that encompass the following will be successful in finding financing, even with the caution currently being expressed by some in the commercial real estate lending community:
• Sponsors with Successful Track Records
• Adequate Sponsor Equity Contribution
• Fully Entitled Projects
• Market Feasibility
• Strong Track Record in Marketing
• High percentage of pre-sales
Otos will share the latest trends in apartment loans/condo financing and his thoughts on key drivers of the condo boom during the panel session at Apartments 2005.
Panel: “The Next Big Thing: What’s Driving the Boom in Condo Development & Conversions”
Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Time: 3.25 pm – 4.15 pm
Location: Westin Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
To attend Apartments 2005, register online at http://www.realestateoutlook.com/registration2.htm
To learn more about apartment loans from Pacific Security Capital or its preferred borrower program, PacificEliteTM please visit www.PacificSecurityCapital.com or call 1-800-844-6085.
About Pacific Security Capital
Pacific Security Capital is a leading commercial real estate investment banking firm providing commercial real estate loans, structured finance, investment sales and advisory services. The combination of direct lending, advisory, intermediary, corporate and professional services, syndication, investment sales and development services consistently allow PSC to rank among the leaders in the industry. PSC is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon with other offices in major markets in North America and Europe. More information about the company can be found at www.PacificSecurityCapital.com
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Give Home a Facelift by Upgrading Interior Doors
Inexpensive Options Abound at Interior Door Replacement Company
(PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- According to StyleforLiving.com, the average home has 19 interior passage and closet doors. Each of those doors presents an opportunity for homeowners to express their creativity and architectural style. Some real estate industry experts estimate that upgrading doors can produce a 50 percent return on investment. It's no surprise that so many homeowners are sprucing up or replacing their old interior doors.
"You'd be amazed how much you can transform a room just by upgrading the door," says Mark Neumann, owner of Interior Door Replacement Company (www.interiordoor.com) of Burbank, CA. "If you upgrade every door, it's like giving your entire house a facelift. And it's a lot cheaper than remodeling the kitchen."
Some homeowners upgrade interior