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Indow Windows Introduces New Shade Grade Inserts to Shield Homes from Summer Sun

Indow Windows new Shade Grade inserts are like sunglasses for your home, shielding searing summer sun through your windows to keep you cooler and more comfortable.

23 Apr 2014

Boral Roofing Introduces New Cool Colors for New Construction and Reroof Applications

Boral Roofing LLC, the nation's largest provider of clay and concrete roof tile, is launching over 30 new cool colors in California, ideal for both new construction and reroof applications. Boral Roofing is partnering with leading designers and colorists to introduce trending exterior color palettes.

23 Apr 2014

Aecon/Dufferin Joint Venture Selected for $261 Million York Viva Bus Rapid Transit Project

Aecon Group Inc. advised today that the Region of York has announced that York RapidLINK Constructors, a 50/50 joint venture comprised of Aecon and Dufferin Construction Company, a division of Holcim (Canada) Inc., has been chosen for a $261 million project to design and build the York Viva Bus Rapid Transit (vivaNext) rapidways along Yonge Street in the Towns of Richmond Hill and Newmarket.

23 Apr 2014

Fired Clay Brick Provides More Green Benefits, Greater Sustainability

The latest comparisons on home exteriors show that genuine clay brick offers greater sustainable value over its top competitors — including vinyl siding, concrete masonry, manufactured stone, fiber cement siding (faux wood alternative) and Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS), known as synthetic stucco.

23 Apr 2014

Outdoor Accents Lighting Wins Two First-Place Landscape Lighting Design Awards

Outdoor Accents Lighting Inc. continues to earn national attention for their award winning landscape lighting projects with their most recent accolades received from the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) with two first-place landscape lighting design awards.

23 Apr 2014

VELUX Study Explores Benefits of Skylights in Bring More Natural Light into Homes

Earth Day is a perfect time for homeowners looking for a green method to bring more natural light and passive ventilation into homes to consider solar powered fresh air skylights. Homes that utilize skylights, in combination with vertical windows, to provide adequate levels of daylight tend to be more energy efficient, according to a study commissioned by VELUX America.

23 Apr 2014

Four Blu Homes Properties Part of 'Design Smart, Live Beautifully' Home Tour

This spring and summer, design lovers and prospective home buyers will have four opportunities to tour stunning modern Blu Homes properties and discover inspiration to bring their own "dream home" to life, thanks to the launch of the "Design Smart, Live Beautifully" Home Tour, presented by Real Simple and This Old House.

22 Apr 2014

Comprehensive Report on Global Paints and Coatings Market

According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research "Paints and Coatings Market by Product Segment (High Solids/Radiation Cure, Powder Coatings, Waterborne Coatings, Solvent Borne Technologies and Others) For Automotives & Aviation, Medical & Healthcare, Residential, Commercial and Other End-users - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019", the global demand for the paints and coatings was valued at USD 100.3 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 143.9 billion in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2013 and 2019.

22 Apr 2014

Vandermeer to Distribute Deceuninck’s Clubhouse PVC Decking

Deceuninck North America, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality systems for windows, doors and outdoor living, is pleased to partner with Vandermeer Forest Products, Inc., a regional distributor of high-quality building products in the Pacific Northwest.

22 Apr 2014

Presidio Partners with San Joaquin Valley Homes to Build Five New Communities

Presidio Residential Capital, working with Visalia-based development company San Joaquin Valley Homes, is investing $23 million to build five new communities in California's San Joaquin Valley. The developments will add 732 new homes to the rapidly expanding housing market in Central California.

22 Apr 2014

Carmike Cinemas to Open 10-Screen Entertainment Complex in Yulee, Florida

Carmike Cinemas, Inc., a leading entertainment, digital cinema and 3-D motion picture exhibitor, today announced that the Company will open a new 10-screen entertainment complex featuring its ‘Big D’ premium experience in Yulee, Florida (S.R. 200 & Amelia Concourse, Yulee, FL 32097), Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach and surrounding communities. Construction is planned to begin this month for the new location.

22 Apr 2014

ACE Group White Paper Discusses Strategies for Managing Risk in the Construction Industry

ACE Group today announced the release of a white paper discussing strategies for managing risk in the construction industry, offered by ESIS, Inc., a risk management services company owned by ACE Group. The report reviews the importance of building a strong safety culture, and outlines the components of an effective construction risk management program.

22 Apr 2014

New York Ennead Architects Selected for Renovation, Expansion of Norris University Center

After a lengthy national search, Ennead Architects of New York has been chosen as the architecture firm for the major renovation and expansion of Northwestern University’s Norris University Center on the Evanston campus.

22 Apr 2014

Art Van Furniture Acquires Art Van World of Floors

Art Van Furniture is pleased to announce the formal integration of Art Van World of Floors as a wholly owned brand of the company. The announcement was made by Mr. Art Van Elslander, founder and chairman of Art Van Furniture, and Mr. Emil Pedick, founder, CEO and President of World of Floors.

21 Apr 2014

NYSID Student Wins Globus Cork Floor Design Competition

Globus Cork Inc. has announced the winner of its 1st Annual Globus Cork Floor Design Competition. Ms. Carlotta Valsecchi, a student at the NY School of Interior Design (NYSID) is this year's winner. Ms. Valsecchi is in her final year of the BFA Interior Design program at NYSID.

21 Apr 2014