Read Top Industry > Building and Construction Headlines and Articles from http://www.constructionprnews.com en-us http://www.constructionprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/oculus-capital-group-plans-phase-ii-development-at-university-village-slippery-rock-quotuvsrquot-261070.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Oculus Capital Group plans to develop Phase II of UV@SR consisting of 5 buildings totaling 44 units and 152 beds. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/chandlers-roofing-inc-completes-fifth-roofing-project-for-habitat-for-humanity-of-greater-los-angeles-261118.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Continuing their mission of being a roofing industry leader, while giving back to the local community it serves, Chandler's Roofing has helped provide new roofs for six families in the Greater LA area through its Habitat for Humanity GLA partnership. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/churchill-farms-in-west-houston-to-feature-beazer-homes-and-taylor-morrison-builders-introducing-new-floor-plans-260953.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Beazer Homes and Taylor Morrison are developing Churchill Farms, a 209-acre community in the Katy area west of Houston, TX. Six model homes will showcase product lines available on 50-, 60- and 70-ft. lots. Grand opening is planned for mid-May. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/2/brenda-h-regan-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-interior-design-261075.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Brenda Regan Transforms her Clients' Homes to Fit their Tastes and Needs http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/2/betty-lau-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-construction-amp-general-contracting-261080.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Betty Lau paves a path for talented women in a male-dominated industry http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/husband-and-wife-entrepreneurs-announce-move-of-their-roofing-and-gutter-company-and-boutique-boudoir-photography-studio-to-bulverde-texas-258705.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Anita and Lance Lubke are pleased to announce the relocation of their businesses to Bulverde. A.L.L. Contracting is a leading roofing and gutter company serving West Texas, and Studio Boudoir Photography is San Antonio's premier photography studio. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/2011-builder-of-the-year-dsld-homes-selects-j-forrest-group-to-lead-companywide-sales-training-program-261160.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Yearlong Schedule to Provide DSLD Homes' Sales Professionals with Ongoing Sales Training and Management for New Home Communities throughout Mississippi and Louisiana http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/mark-systems-names-robert-cain-vice-president-consulting-services-261099.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Mark Systems Board of Directors promoted Robert M. Cain, CGA to Vice President in charge of Consulting Services, responsible for expanding business consulting services beyond Mark Systems' traditional training products. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/new-york-personal-injury-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-the-likely-cause-of-fatal-new-york-elevator-accident-260868.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman comments on the outcome of the Buildings Department investigation into the New York elevator accident that killed an advertising executive. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/new-york-construction-accident-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-ues-scaffold-collapse-close-call-260873.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York construction accident lawyer David Perecman comments on an Upper East Side scaffold collapse that came close to seriously injuring a 4 year old girl. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/quick-cash-auto-gets-a-new-building-260880.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Quick Cash Auto, Long Island's fastest venue cash for car service, recently upgraded to a new building in Copiague. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/why-modern-homeowners-are-trading-in-curtains-for-blinds-260990.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Lately, people begin to realize that it is better to use blinds instead of curtains, simply because the blinds are more practical. This is because blinds can be maintained easily compared to curtains. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/two-new-versatile-hammer-drills-from-metabo-increase-productivity-260865.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ideal for use on building and construction materials http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/nycli-nari-remodeling-companycompanies-take-regional-honors-260904.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) announced the 151 Regional CotY (Contractor of the Year)TM Winners in the 2012 competition, of which, 12 winners are members of the NYC/LI Chapter, based in the Melville, NY area. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/rick-sidebotham-joins-rn-rouse-as-senior-project-manager-260918.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Experienced construction manager joins firm http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/osha-investigates-accident-at-lancaster-box-company-260671.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT OSHA is currently investigating a recent workplace accident at Horn Packaging, a manufacturer of boxes and shipping supplies. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/jackson-design-amp-remodeling-wins-two-regional-2012-contractor-of-the-year-awards-headed-to-national-finals-260684.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT San Diego-based design and remodeling firm earns wins for Residential Kitchen $80,000 - $120,000 and Residential Bath over $60,000. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/timberline-roofing-llc-release-new-website-wwwtimberlineroofingllccom-260527.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Timberline Roofing, LLC of Lula, Georgia maintain, repair and install all of the following: Pitched Roofs, Slate Roofs, Flat Roofs - EPDM, Tiled Roofs, Roof Inspections, Roof Repairs, Skylight Installation, Lead Work and General Building Maintenance http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/lou-bencardino-and-bencardino-excavating-add-new-equipment-and-expand-excavating-capabilities-260581.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Bensalem, Pa. Excavation Company Buys New Equipment and Schedules Safety Training http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/tougher-mortgage-lending-criteria-for-homebuyers-under-new-reforms-says-mis-sold-mortgage-company-260258.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Stress tests and income checks will be mandatory for homebuyers if the Financial Services Authority (FSA) succeeds in bringing in new reforms to prevent buyers defaulting on their mortgages, says mis sold mortgages company Simple Financial Solutions. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/2/louis-e-walton-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-sales-management-260579.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Walton's North American business segment encompasses $50 million + of OEM Sales http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/2/charles-dubs-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-land-surveying-260597.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Charles Dubs' history in the field of land surveying dates back 19 years http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/homesphere-announces-promotional-sponsorship-of-the-spring-2012-builder-exchange-in-las-vegas-260661.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Relationship-building events benefit residential builders, suppliers. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/upstart-roofing-company-looking-to-nail-its-mark-in-georgia-260225.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Timberline Roofing, LLC established a new roofing company in January 2012, focusing on serving the Northeast Georgia andamp; Upstate South Carolina region. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/pardee-homes-wins-2012-eliant-homebuyers-choice-awards-for-extraordinary-customer-experience-260345.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Pardee nationally ranked for its customer commitment. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/new-brightwater-plan-1-home-by-pardee-offers-great-room-ecofriendly-living-in-masterplanned-pacific-highlands-ranch-260118.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Plan1 at Brightwater is spacious and elegant, featuring an inviting entry and gracious formal dining room/library. These new coastal-close homes have a wealth of energy-saving features and options and are priced from the mid $800,000s. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/aconex-selected-for-philippines-casinoresort-mega-project-260066.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Aconex will provide its online collaboration platform to the Entertainment City Manila Project in the Philippines. The web-based system will support successful project delivery by linking organizations and managing information during construction. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/02/rodney-smith-becomes-partner-at-parrish-construction-group-260099.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Georgia Construction Firm Promotes Smith to Senior Vice President, Partner http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/01/the-crossover-the-original-tension-fabric-building-with-a-rigid-steel-structural-frame-259923.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT A remarkable engineering concept created and developed by the Owner/Engineer of Accu Steel, Inc. The Crossover utilizes the proven framework of a andquot;steelandquot; building, and all the benefits of a fabric covered building. http://www.constructionprnews.com/industry_building_and_construction_articles/2012/01/southwest-solutions-group-releases-funny-warehouse-storage-video-of-motorized-pallet-racks-that-move-on-tracks-to-save-space-259611.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT This funny marketing commercial demonstrates how pallet racks on tracks roll together to compact and reduce your warehouse storage space so you can increase storage capacity, consolidate offsite warehouse storage, and get a fast return on investment.