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Huttig Building Products Opens First Branch in Minnesota

Huttig Building Products, Inc., one of the largest domestic distributors of millwork, building materials and wood products used principally in new residential construction and in home improvement, remodeling and repair w...

4 Apr 2005

Downtown Spokane Renaissance Continues With $8 Million Property Redevelopment

G&B Real Estate Services, the real estate division of WestCoast Hospitality Corporation, today announced that it will begin $8 million in improvements to the Lincoln building in downtown Spokane -- one of the most si...

4 Apr 2005

Launch of Edifiche, LLC, a Research Consultancy for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry

Announcing the launch of Edifiche, LLC, a new independent information service that offers customized research and database consulting for architecture firms and libraries worldwide. Providing services that apply the s...

4 Apr 2005

Nortek Hits 2004 Sales Record

Nortek, Inc, a leading international designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-quality branded building products, today announced record sales from continuing operations for 2004 and the fourth quarter in strong housin...

4 Apr 2005

Third HOPE Awards Winners are the Best of the Best in Minority Homeownership

A homeownership education and credit counselor serving first generation Haitian immigrants, a classroom program teaching homeownership skills to middle school students, and a California coalition that houses migrant work...

3 Apr 2005

Restore Media Announces the Traditional Building Playhouse Raffle to Benefit Three of Philadelphia's Local Charitable Organizations

A skilled team of master tradesmen and carpenters will build a turn-of-the century, cottage-style Playhouse on the exhibit hall floor during the Traditional Building Show, April 28-30, 2005, at the Pennsylvania Conventio...

3 Apr 2005

Electronic Glass: A New Tool for Stage Lighting

Imagine Sunday morning worship or an elegant Easter sunrise service with the feeling of outdoors, sunrises and sunsets -- all indoors. Brawner & Associates has received a contract for high-tech lighting design for a ...

3 Apr 2005

Clayton Homes Wins 6th Straight Top Manufacturer Award

Clayton Homes CEO and President Kevin Clayton took home the Manufactured Housing Institute's (MHI) 2005 Industry Person of the Year honor at the National Industry Awards of the National Congress & Expo for Manufa...

31 Mar 2005

2005 TecHome Builder Conference & Expo (TBX) Tops 100 Exhibiting Companies

The 2005 TecHome Builder Conference & Expo (TBX) exhibit floor continues to grow as more exhibitors sign-on for the show’s launch at the Phoenix Civic Plaza in Phoenix, AZ May 18-20 (Exhibits: May 19-20). As...

31 Mar 2005

Designing Ammunitions and Explosive Storage Magazines

Know-how for designing an Ammunition and Explosive Storage Magazine has been closely held information, known only by a small number of engineering consultants. No longer. This new Building Type page pulls together defini...

31 Mar 2005

The American Institute of Architects Announces Eight Recipients of 2005 Housing Awards

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced today the eight recipients of the 2005 Housing Committee Awards. The AIA’s Housing Awards Program, now in its fifth year, was established to recognize the...

31 Mar 2005

Experts Warn Ecosystem Changes Will Continue to Worsen, Putting Global Development Goals At Risk

A landmark study released Wednesday reveals that approximately 60 percent of the ecosystem services that support life on Earth – such as fresh water, capture fisheries, air and water regulation, and the regulation ...

31 Mar 2005

Weichert Home Protection Plan Builds Buyer Confidence

Help safeguard yourself and your home from the expense of unexpected household repairs with the Weichert Home Protection Plan. A service agreement that provides repair or replacement of covered appliances and systems,...

29 Mar 2005

DEWALT Expands Hispanic Market Program

Based on the enormous success of its 2004 grass-roots Hispanic marketing program, which targeted Atlanta construction workers, DEWALT Industrial Power Tools announces the launch and expansion of the same program in three...

29 Mar 2005

Larry Keener Named Chairman of Palm Harbor Homes

Palm Harbor Homes, Inc. today announced that Larry Keener, currently the Company's president and chief executive officer, will succeed Lee Posey as chairman, effective March 31, 2005. Posey will continue to serve ...

29 Mar 2005