ConcretePoolDecks.org: New Website Outlines the Many Advantages of Concrete Decks   New website, ConcretePoolDecks.org provides all-inclusive information on pool decks to help consumers get most out of their investment. The site covers design ideas, popular concrete deck surfaces, layout considerations, concrete benefits and includes numerous photos. 2008-09-04

New eCommerce Website Offers Eco-Friendly Products: workingwonders Makes it Easy to Adopt a Green Lifestyle.   workingwonders, llc (www.workingwondersUS.com) offers a one-stop source where design-build professionals and consumers alike can quickly and easily find aesthetically pleasing eco-responsible products, knowledge and services to build out, furnish and accessorize green projects, homes and workplaces. From non-toxic paints and air-filtering systems, to bio-fuel powered fireplaces and fully installed kitchens, the eco-friendly products turn living and working environments into spaces that improve the health and well-being of families, coworkers and the planet as a whole. 2008-09-04

MetoKote Corporation, Leader in the Metal Finishing Industry, Announces New Strategic Account Manager Representing Their Deere and Company Business   MetoKote Corporation, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent addition of Roger Cook as Strategic Account Manager representing their Deere and Company Business. 2008-09-04

Emerson Building New Energy-Efficient Data Center   Emerson, the global leader in technology and engineering innovation, has begun construction on a state-of the-art, energy efficient data center at its St. Louis-based corporate headquarters. In addition to a host of cutting-edge energy saving features, the facility will also showcase a full suite of technologies from Emerson Network Power. 2008-09-03

Case Study: Clark Construction Expedites Nationals Park Punchlist with LATISTA, Finishing New Ballpark in Record Time
Clark Construction Group, LLC used Latista field management software and Motion Computing tablet PCs to facilitate the quality assurance phase of the construction of the Washington Nationals baseball stadium. Latista and Motion have published a case study detailing their part in the Nationals Park project. 2008-09-03

DuPont Building Innovations Announces Price Increases
DuPont Building Innovations announces price increases up to 15 percent in the United States, effective Sept.30, or as contracts permit, for DuPont™ Weatherization Systems products. Due to the accelerating price increases of oil-based feedstocks and energy, raw materials continue to be subject to significant cost increases. 2008-09-03

Policy Forum in U.S. Capitol to Highlight Importance of Energy Efficiency in Buildings
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Speedheat's Eco-Friendly Generation4 Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems on Display at Joint NARI and NKBA Expo September 17 in Atlanta
The Atlanta chapters of NKBA and NARI are hosting a joint event to showcase the latest and greatest advancements in residential building products, Earth-friendly innovations and related services. Targeted to design professionals, residential builders and remodeling companies, the expo features many unique products and services including Generation4™ electric radiant floor heating by Speedheat®. 2008-09-03

IMAGINiT Technologies Offers Free Download of Revit Global Light Utility for 3ds Max
IMAGINiT Technologies has developed a utility for Autodesk® 3ds Max®, which globally turns ON lights coming from Revit® product suite, the Autodesk building design software purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM). 2008-09-03

Deltek Announces General Availability of GCS Premier 5.0   Growth-minded government contractors and project-focused businesses benefit from role-based interfaces, more efficient billing processes, reduced training expenses and improved government audit compliance. 2008-09-02

Free Download of eBooks on Garden Design and History by Tom Turner in October 2008
To celebrate Gardenvisit.com's 10th birthday, two eBooks are being offered for free download in October 2008 only. They are: The Principles of Garden Design (normally £9.50/$17.50) and 24 Historic Styles of Garden Design (normally £7.50/$13.50). They were written by Tom Turner, whose book on Garden History has come top on Amazon.com since publication in 2005. 2008-09-01

Tygar Manufacturing, LLC Announces the Establishment of the First TYGAR Decorative Curbing Equipment Distributor in Spain
The Spanish company will supply local contractors with Tygar's industry leading decorative curbing equipment, curbing products and additives, as well as provide training and support. 2008-08-31

Group 70 Foundation Gives $100,000+ To Local Charities
Group 70 Foundation has awarded a total of $107,230 to 21 local community organizations, continuing the employee-created foundation's tradition of giving back to the community. 2008-08-29

London Boutique Apart Hotel Offers 5 Star Quality - But Without The Pricetag   London's highly fashionable Westbourne Grove has recently seen the addition of an exceptional new boutique apart-hotel in Kensington Gardens Square called naturally enough Space Apart Hotel. 2008-08-29

Asheville Green Architecture Firm Carlton Architecture Launches Website
CarltonArchitecture.com now offers a gallery with examples of both previous and current design work, biographies and photos of team members, a listing of awards received, and publications that have featured their work. 2008-08-29

PowerGrip High-Performance Flooring Adhesives Announced by Formulators
Formulators has introduced nine PowerGrip High-Performance Flooring Adhesives for VCT, sheet vinyl, rubber, wood, bamboo, quartz, linoleum, carpet tile and sports flooring. PowerGrip adhesives provide up to twice the moisture-resistance of conventional flooring adhesives and come with extensive 10 year warranties. Each PowerGrip flooring adhesive is custom-formulated to bond with a specific flooring material, forming an exceptionally strong, moisture-resistant bond. PowerGrip adhesives dry quickly and allow for same day installation. PowerGrip provides a ten-year warranted moisture resistance to eight pounds moisture-vapor-emissions-rate (MVER) at a cost of 16 cents per square foot for water-based chemistry and 26 cents per square foot for moisture-cure. 2008-08-29

Regency Lighting Awarded "Vendor of the Year" from Hub Distributing
Hub Distributing and Anchor Blue name Regency Lighting their "Vendor of the Year" for successfully partnering on design and new construction of their stores. 2008-08-28

Top House Plans Design Firm Releases New Innovative Home Designs   HousePlanGallery.com, a leading designer of affordable and unique house plans, releases five new home designs. 2008-08-28

Free "New to House Plans?" Report Offered by Leading House Plans Website   HomeDesignCentral.com offers limited-time download of popular "New to House Plans?" special report. In the report, readers will learn how to save thousands on their new house plans… 2008-08-27

Housing Slump Creates Boom for Tax Lien Investors, Says BuyTaxLiens.com Owner   Online sales of tax lien properties, also known as tax lien certificates, are taking off says Denny Mitchell, owner of BuyTaxLiens.com. His tax lien auction website specializes in providing a free daily list of tax lien properties resulting from government tax lien foreclosures and has been growing at a break neck pace recently thanks to the distressed housing market fueling a new nationwide boom in online tax lien investing. 2008-08-27

Solar Innovations, Inc. Introduces Ideas for Passive Greenhouse Environments   Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses; conservatories; sunroom; and folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, introduces ideas for passive energy greenhouse environments. 2008-08-27

Greenblock ICF Wall Systems…Hurricane Protection Along the Gulf Coast
Insulated Concrete Form wall systems ideal for safe, strong and energy efficient residential and commercial construction. 2008-08-27

Second Annual Survey of Pro Bono Service by U.S. Architecture Firms Completed
Survey by nonprofit Public Architecture shows architects across the U.S. putting their skills and talents to work for the public good. 2008-08-27

Corn Glycol Solar Thermal Transfer Fluid Released
Solar Panels Plus LLC releases a new solar energy product, an alternative to petroleum based propylene glycol, in the form of a special corn glycol formula. This completely renewable and biodegradable glycol is made from corn and is non-toxic, outperforms traditional propylene glycol in heat transfer, has a solar- optimized solar PH, and provides superior corrosion resistance within solar thermal systems. 2008-08-26

Investment Property Report for Second Quarter of 2008 Released by PropertyShark.com: Multifamily Property Sales Decline in NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco   This quarterly report tracks recorded sales of 'Investment Properties', defined as the following building classes: Two Family Dwellings, Three Family Dwellings, Four Family Dwellings, Five or More Family Dwellings, and Mixed Use Properties. The regions examined include Los Angeles County, San Francisco County, and the five boroughs of New York City through the end of the second quarter of 2008 (Q2 2008). 2008-08-26

U.S. CAD™ Participates in Third Annual Honolulu Canstruction® Event to Raise Canned Goods for Hawaii Foodbank   Aiea Team creates 'green design' structure using tuna cans and same Autodesk® Software that designs real buildings. 2008-08-26

Award Winning Facility is a Cool Option to Beat the Heat   The First Season at Gauche Aquatic Park is a Success 2008-08-26

Jancik Arts International Unveils Innovative Art Glass Technique at HD Boutique Show in Miami   Faux Casted Glass Radiates Contemporary Feel, at Affordable Cost ~ Jancik Arts International (JAI), creators of award-winning stained glass ceiling domes for the hospitality industry, will introduce a new technique in glass art at the HD Boutique Expo & Conference in Miami Beach, September 17 and 18, 2008. Faux casted glass offers an ultra contemporary look, requires minimal lighting and costs less than authentic casted glass with a shorter production time. 2008-08-25

ClassyMirrors.com Helps Fight High Fuel Costs   Online home furnishings retailer ClassyMirrors.com is doing its part to combat higher fuel prices. The company is offering customers a free gasoline card and free shipping during its Labor Day promotion. 2008-08-25

Directional Audio Manufacturer Dakota Audio Marks Entry Into Digital Signage Marketplace   Directional Audio Company Comes to Market With New Focused Speaker for Digital Signage 2008-08-25

AutoCAD® LT 2009 Tutorial Series by CADLearning
CADLearning™ by 4D Technologies releases a 114 lesson Video Tutorial Series for users of Autodesk® AutoCAD LT 2009. 2008-08-25

Graphics Consulting Firm Launched to Increase Profitability for A/E/C Companies
Newly launched, Guiding Graphics is the first and only graphics consulting firm to cater specifically to architects, engineers, construction industries and their allied professions. 2008-08-23

Moore Design Group Recognized with two Legacy of Design Awards
Moore Design Group is proud to be recognized as a dual award winner in the 2008 Legacy of Design Awards, which was announced at a celebratory event in Dallas, Texas on the evening of Friday, August 15th. 2008-08-23