Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) May 9, 2008 -- Postgreen and ZeroEnergy Design are determined to create an urban infill home that uses only 53% of the energy consumed by a standard new home while using a substantially smaller construction budget than is typical in the area. The combined effort is part of a case study - The 100K House - being built by Postgreen in an effort to prove that quality, green homes can be built for the same or even less cost than traditional homes.

Asheville, NC (PRWEB) May 9, 2008 -- The conservation-driven NC mountain real estate development of Whisper Mountain, home of the 2008 Southern Living "Green" Idea House, has teamed up with EcoHouse Realty of Asheville to market and sell their North Carolina mountain homes. Together the two companies are hoping to set the standard for thoughtfully planned and executed Asheville NC real estate.

(PRWEB) May 9, 2008 -- Charlotte's much anticipated new night spot, Whisky River, recently opened at The Epicentre. Dale Earnhardt Junior's bar offers a unique blend of rock meets country. The décor features VIP tables, a mechanical bull, cowboy touches, and one of a kind concrete countertops.

Pawtucket, RI (PRWEB) May 9, 2008 -- JJManning Auctioneers is proud to offer this 131,388+/- sf. industrial manufacturing/distribution facility suitable for a wide variety of uses including industrial, wholesale/commercial, public utility, storage, etc. at absolute auction wherein the property will be sold to the highest bidder regardless of price. Prime location in the center of the Pawtucket Industrial District. Close to the I-95 & Rt. 1 interchange and public transportation providing easy access to downtown Providence.

Newark, UK (PRWEB) May 9, 2008 -- The ABM construction and civil engineering group is re-branding its European operations. Managing Director Sean Minihane explained, "We have grown substantially in recent years, expanding both the area of our operations and range of construction services. The re-branding will clarify our offer in each country and establish each of the divisions as a unit under the ABM banner."

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 8, 2008 -- If you are traveling to the Colorado River or one of the desert lakes this summer, make sure to pass through Bullhead City, Arizona, to take a look at the beautiful homes for auction in Laughlin Ranch, with incredibly low minimum bids. The LFC Group of Companies, an Internet-based real estate auction marketing firm, has just launched an online auction campaign to sell thirteen new homes in The Canyons at Laughlin Ranch on the Freedom Realty Exchange website (www.FRE.com/191R2).

Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 8, 2008 -- Mortgage Consumer Advocates, Inc. (MCA) is proud to announce the launch of its home mortgage consumer education website at www.mortgagechampions.org. The Texas non-profit corporation is helping to level the playing field against mortgage lenders by empowering consumers with knowledge. MCA also wants to stop mortgage fraud by unscrupulous lenders and brokers. MortgageChampions.org is an easy-to-use source of information for consumers, designed to educate and protect consumers on the mortgage industry and processes involved in financing home loans. This marks the first time a completely independent, non-profit organization, has focused exclusively on the concerns and issues of consumers regarding mortgage lending and consumer protection.

Orem, UT (PRWEB) May 8, 2008 -- XactRemodel®, Xactware's estimation software designed specifically for remodeling professionals, now features the ability to integrate with A-Systems JobView® accounting software.

A-Systems JobView is a scalable job costing accounting package designed specifically for the construction industry. With JobView, remodelers track costs associated with all jobs and phases of construction. JobView is a robust job costing software with versions available for all sizes of construction companies, from the smallest startup to multi-company conglomerates. JobView will grow with a company, fitting their needs as they grow.

West Haven, CT (PRWEB) May 8, 2008 --An online resource for spray foam insulation, to help consumers with effective energy conservation, was recently unveiled by Spray Foam Nation. This is a complete virtual store offering quality spray foam supplies, guidance and information. The website is located at http://www.sprayfoamnation.com

(PRWEB) May 8, 2008 -- Amvic Building System launched a new industry leading website (www.amvicsystem.com) designed by Ormac Inc. (www.ormac.com) on May 2, 2008. The website is a reflection of the company's new direction and sets the bar for the ICF industry.

Buffalo, NY (PRWEB) May 8, 2008 -- The 2008 ICIC-Inc. Magazine Inner City 100 list was released, and SLR Contracting & Service Company, Inc. is ranked six on the list of the fastest growing inner-city companies in America with a growth rate of 1416%. SLR was the only company from Buffalo and the highest ranking in New York State to receive the award. SLR gross sales were $13,450,504 during 2007.

Norcross, Ga. (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 8, 2008 -- The new pocket-sized Leica DISTO™ D2 laser meter developed by Leica Geosystems is a compact, ergonometric-designed device able to measure distances, calculate area, volume, and hard to reach areas utilizing the indirect functions at the touch of a button with fast, reliable results.

Norcross, Ga. (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 8, 2008 -- The new, highly versatile Leica Roteo 35 rotating laser instrument from Leica Geosystems offers simple to operate and lightweight automated self-leveling functionality suitable for a wide range of interior leveling or alignment jobs. The instrument includes an integrated motorized mount with intuitive remote operation capabilities that make it especially easy to set working heights or move positions.

(PRWEB) May 8, 2008 -- Pearl Real Estate Marketing recently spent some time with Jeff Olson a REALTOR and Broker representing Madison Wisconsin Real Estate. Jeff is an experienced real estate investor and has become very knowledgeable with the Madison WI Real Estate market. As a lifetime resident of the area, he understands the local communities. He has assisted families in McFarland, Dane, Stoughton, Oregon, Cross Plains, Waunakee, Evansville, Sun Prairie, DeForest, Middleton, Cottage Grove, Mount Horeb, Windsor, and Verona.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) May 8, 2008 -- Drexel Metals Corporation has restructured and expanded its Denver Branch Staff to support its continuing growth in the Rocky Mountain region.