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Construction Specialties? Complete Line of Solarmotion Controllable Exterior Sunshades Offer Stunning Aesthetics and Optimal Performance

Construction Specialties’ complete line of sun controls, including Solarmotion™ controllable exterior sunshades, offers designers the architectural flexibility that is required to meet the demands of today’s high performance buildings. C/S is also proud to announce the addition of fully retractable external Venetian blinds to their full complement of shading solutions. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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The American Pharmacists Association?s Headquarters Building Achieves the U.S. Green Building Council?s LEED Gold Certification

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced today that it hasachieved the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Gold certification for the core and shell of its new headquarters building on the National Mall. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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American Institute of Architects Survey: Continued Weakness in Housing Market Prompting Shift Away from High-End Kitchen and Bath Features

Homeowner preferences lean to energy efficiency and simplicity in design (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Pac-Van Takes Top Honor in Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction

Pac-Van, Inc. wins sixth “Best of Show” award in nine years at modular industry’s annual conference. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Construction and IT Services Key Targets in Federal Government Stimulus-Related Contracts for Bid.

Most contracts in stimulus-related funding targeting architectural services, building construction, road and bridge construction, IT/computer services, and environmental services. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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NoricF4? Custom Metal ICF Frames Receive Fire Ratings and Comply with Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

Reward Wall Systems’ NoricF4 Custom Metal ICF Frames have received fire ratings of 1.5 hours to 3 hours and they have been evaluated to be in compliance with the prescriptive requirements of the Department of Defense Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings for blast/force protection. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Green Design Cuts School Costs! Free Webinar Teaches How

Understanding green schools on the greenest day of the year, March 17. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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LAN Celebrates 45 Years Of Architectural And Engineering Innovation

Early Focus on Environmental Engineering has Positioned Firm to Capitalize on Emerging Green Economy (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Historic Miami Beach Art Deco Condominium Seeks Corporate Assistance for Restoration Project in Exchange for Advertising Space and PR

Unable to obtain a grant for restoration and with little hope of gaining funds any other way, Condominium Association looks to Corporate America for assistance to restore this beautiful building, in an imaginative way. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Expands Its Knauf Tainjin Drywall Investigation Into South & North Carolina

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is aggressively expanding its investigation of a specific type of imported Chinese drywall called Knauf Tianjin into South Carolina, North Carolina, along with the nearby states of Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana. The group is saying, "Homeowners in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia mistakenly may not think they are effected by toxic Chinese drywall-they are, and we need to get them identified-especially if the home has a specific type of imported Chinese drywall called Knauf Tianjin." The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "Our biggest fear is that only 1 out of 30 Knauf Tianjin drywall homes have been identified by the Federal Court in New Orleans. If these homeowners do not get identified, they may be up the creek." For more information homeowners can call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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New Las Vegas Homes Conserve Energy, Promote Green Living in Providence

Ryland Homes presents its eco-friendly developments through four distinctive Providence communities in Las Vegas. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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San Francisco's Favorite Movie Reviewer and Film Historian, Jan Wahl Joins the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society for Barkitecture

Barkitecture 2010 with Jan Wahl is coming to Vallejo and there is time to form a team and construct those animal habitats for the big competition! . Then get ready for the fun, first at the "People's Choice Voting" and Preview Party Friday, April 9 at Team Superstores in Vallejo, and then the big Barkitecture Gala and Auction Friday, April 16 at the Solano County Fairgrounds. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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SilverEdge Senior System Engineer, Tim Rochette, Earns Project Management Professional Certification

SilverEdge Systems Software is pleased to announce that Tim Rochette, Senior System Engineer, has received his Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Convention Claims "We Are The People We've Been Waiting For"

The latest film from Oscar-winner David Puttnam will open the International School Safety Convention in Denver, April 21-23, 2010, where it will be used by 600 education leaders to help shape their group report, "100 New Ideas for Creating Safer Schools for a Safer World." (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Comark Buildings Systems Receives Top Marks for Safety

Comark Building Systems, Inc. (www.comarkbuilding.com), a Carlyle Group Company, achieved top marks for safety when Comark’s corporate office reviewed the company’s year-end OSHA logs. In 2009, Comark worked over one million labor hours without a single loss-time injury at any of the three national manufacturing plants or project sites. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Traditional Arts and Crafts Style Reflected in New Custom Home Plan

Southland Log Homes, provider of America’s Favorite Log Home™, announces the release of its newest custom log home design. The Mountain Laurel plan embodies many of the design elements of the Arts and Crafts Movement popularized by Gustav Stickley in the early 20th century, while featuring the modern conveniences demanded by today’s homeowner. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Open Design Alliance and Bricsys Cooperate to Enhance the ODA Platform

Bricsys and the Open Design Alliance (ODA) announce the synchronization of the ODA platform with improvements and enhancements made by Bricsys and a cooperation to further improve the ODA platform. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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New Stay-in-Place Tape Anchors Floor Mats for Anti-Slip Safety

Martinson-Nicholls new Stay-in-Place Tape secures floor matting to hard surfaces. Using a proprietary 3M adhesive-coated tape backing, the tape comes in versions for securing mats to looped pile carpeting or smooth, sealed hard surfaces. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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InPro Launches Biopolymer PETG - Greenest Material for Div. 10 Products

Company Continues Sustainable Leadership with New Biopolymer PETG Blend (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Greenblock LEEDing the Way for 7-Eleven

Greenblock High-Performance Insulated Concrete Forms used for energy-efficient exterior walls of nations first 7-Eleven store built to LEED standards (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Comark Team Wins FEMA Award for Disaster Relief Housing

FEMA announced this week that the team of Comark Building Systems, Inc. (www.comarkbuilding.com), a national manufacturer of modular buildings, and Green Horizons Manufacturing (www.greenhorizonmfg.com), a developer of emergency housing applications, was awarded a contract for disaster relief housing under the FEMA Alternative Housing Project Solicitation. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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Xactware Releases 2009 Property Report for United States

Recession plays large role in flattening construction costs throughout the year, according to report (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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New Custom Log Home Plan Reflects The Casual Charm Of The French Countryside

PrecisionCraft Log Homes & Timber Frame (http://www.precisioncraft.com) and its design arm, Mountain Architects, announce the release of their newest custom home design. Influenced by the style and history of the French countryside, their newest floor plan creation, the Chaumont, features narrow overhangs, hipped roofs, delicate stonework and smaller, uniquely shaped windows. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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CQC Becomes Severa Reseller in the UK

Severa forges partnership with CQC to serve the UK professional services automation market. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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New Invention Seeks to Revolutionize Construction Industry

First-of-its-kind aluminum template cuts wall board to fit fluted deck ceilings. Contractors will triple profit margins and reduce time expenditures by eliminating imprecise drywall cuts and streamlining the ‘topping out’ process. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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Sunbrella� Brand Goes Mobile: Hand-Held Application Designed for On-The-Go Inspiration

The new Sunbrella mobile Web site, which can be viewed at www.sunbrella.mobi, includes a searchable fabrics library, where-to-purchase directory, care and cleaning tips, warranty information and contact us data. Compatible with all handheld devices, Sunbrella Mobile automatically adjusts to fit the screens of most devices. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Bell & Gossett Announces New BIM Library Featuring Revit� Drawings

Eliminates Need for Searching and Downloading from External Sites (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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REDC Auctioning Former DEA Headquarters Building in Englewood, Colorado Today

Hundreds of jobs could be created via sale. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Urges All Knauf Tianjin Drywall Homeowners To Get Identified Now

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center in the strongest terms possible is urging all homeowners in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Virginia, Mississippi, and Southeast Texas whose homes contain a specific type of imported Chinese drywall called Knauf Tianjin to get identified now--before it's too late. The group is saying, "our fear is that only about 1 in 20 homeowners who have a specific type of Chinese drywall called Knauf Tianjin have been identified by the federal court in New Orleans. Knauf Tianjin may be the only Chinese drywall defendant that actually settles with US homeowners." The group says," if we have to go door to door in Florida, Alabama, or Louisiana subdivisions we will--if it helps neighbors determine if they have Knauf Tianjin drywall--it's that important." Homeowners who have Knauf Tianjin imported Chinese drywall in their home should call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center immediately at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Windows Siding Roofing Experts Recognized for Commitment to Being Green and Named The Triangle?s Exclusive Restorations Window Retailer

Windows Siding Roofing Experts, which has sold and installed windows, siding and roofing for over 15 years, has been recognized for their commitment to environmentally-friendly business practices by accepting one of the few special invitations to be a member of the Restorations Program. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Harvard GSD Executive Education Announces a New Program, Communication for Designers: How to Engage Your Audience and Effectively Convey Your Work

Communication for Designers, a new executive education program from Harvard Graduate School of Design, is scheduled for May 6-7, 2010. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Paolo Design Group Reveals New Riverside Office

Award-winning residential and commercial designer moves to a more accessible location and expands its website to include additional services (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Feeley & Driscoll Expands into Alternative Energy and Clean Technology Industry Sector with Massachusetts and Federal Tax Incentives

Feeley & Driscoll, P.C. announces their accounting practice for Clean Technology companies along with resources for learning more about Massachusetts and Federal clean technology tax incentives. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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QA Graphics Announces New Division of Multimedia Services

QA Graphics has expanded their design and development services to provide a variety of multimedia solutions including motion graphics, visual effects, professional video animations and interactive displays. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Blinds Chalet Announces New Discount Pricing for Contractors, Designers and Organizations

Blinds Chalet reveals added pricing incentives for organizations who order in bulk. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Grote Introduces the Trilliant 36 LED WhiteLight with Mounting Bracket, Expanding its LED Work Lamp Portfolio to Six High-Performance Work Lamps

New High-Tech, Work Lamp Packs More Than 1,350 Raw Lumens of Brilliant LED WhiteLight Into a Compact, Easy-To-Install Package. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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Leading Toilet Manufacturer Caroma� to be Key Sponsor at Global Green's "Greener Cities for a Cooler Planet" Pre-Oscar� Party

Eco-friendly cause brings celebrities, Hollywood insiders and eco-luminaries together to create environmental awareness and kick off Caroma's "One Flush Makes a Difference" promotion. Surrey, British Columbia - Caroma - a world leader in innovative, high efficiency toilet suites and sinks will be a key sponsor at Hollywood's "greenest" pre-Oscar event, the Global Green party on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010. This will be the 7th consecutive Hollywood event for Global Green, a non-profit organization working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity by creating sustainable buildings and cities. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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A New Web Page Reveals the Secret of the Pyramid Builders

A new web page was created to reveal the secret of the pyramid builders.For centuries nobody knew how the Egyptians could lift blocs of several tons before steel was ever invented. The idea was simple but it took centuries to find it. The mystery may be solved by the combination of a rope and 3 pulleys. Drawings and all the details are available at www.pyramind.biz. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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Black Bros. Co. to Exhibit Laminating Equipment at ISPA Expo March 3-6, 2010

Black Bros. Co. will exhibit its world class laminating equipment at the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) Expo March 3-6, 2010, in Charlotte, N.C. at the Charlotte Convention Center. The company will display its products at booth 2416. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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Seaboard Weatherproofing & Restoration Gives New York's First Green Building a "Face Lift"

Approximately 900 pieces of terra cotta were tagged, removed, catalogued, organized, cleaned, and repaired mostly in the basement of the building. Seaboard Weatherproofing & Restoration then reinstalled the pieces in their original locations on the building's two street front facades. Several hundred additional pieces were repaired in place. Terra cotta bricks were salvaged wherever possible and new glazed bricks were ordered to best match the color, shape, and size of the old bricks. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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