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Low Cost and Easy Soundproofing Solution instead of Drywall and Resilient Cha...
21 Apr 2010 at 1:09pm
The advent of high quality audio systems and home theaters has changed the building environment completely. Where hotels, motels, homes, condos, and apartments previously only needed to deal with isolating a neighbor's voice, we must now contend with loud movies coming from next door, even when the sound is simply coming from a good television.
The Impact of Hurricane Impact Windows - part 1 of 2
26 Mar 2010 at 11:00am
1992 was the year that changed everything. That was the year Hurricane Andrew blew through South Florida and wreaked havoc to the tune of $25 billion. Building officials blamed much of the destruction on wind pressure leaking in through broken windows and doors, causing roofs to blow off and walls to collapse.
Maxwell Systems Introduces All-in-One Construction Business Management Softwa...
20 Mar 2010 at 12:30am
ProContractorMX is a complete bid-to-cash solution that includes capabilities for estimating, job cost accounting, project management, and more in a single application.
House Plan Review
19 Mar 2010 at 12:50am
A good set of house plan blueprints can prove to be invaluable during the process of building a house. A set of blueprints will have an affect on the planning, cost estimate, structure, and the actual overall outcome of the construction of the house. You will normally get what you pay for in a set of house blueprints.
Design Build Construction Comes of Age, By Default
29 Nov 2009 at 12:18am
The delivery of Design/Build projects is growing because it reduces risk and cost for owners.
A Brief Overview of Dam Construction Using Roller Compacted Concrete
16 Nov 2009 at 1:29am
Roller compacted concrete is the leading material used in dam construction projects. This article will discuss dam construction using roller compacted concrete, commonly known as RCC dams.
The Benefits of installing a Steel Door
10 Nov 2009 at 5:22pm
For the majority of new commercial premises steel doors are now specifying rather than the traditional wooden doors of the past, this is especially true for outside applications, so what are the benefits.
Recreate Craftsman Charm in Your Home
7 Mar 2009 at 11:59pm
Craftsman homes imbue warmth and simplicity, a getaway from today's hectic everyday life. The finishing touch: Craftsman or Mission style furniture is an important element in creating a simple, earthy environment in your home.
Universal Wrecking Corp Proudly Announces Another Accident Free Year
3 Mar 2009 at 9:47pm
Universal Wrecking Corp (UWC), a diversified demolition, wrecking and scrap metal recycling contractor, is proud to announce another accident and incident free year.
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Selective Demolition Project in Maryland
3 Mar 2009 at 9:30pm
Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, completed the selective demolition of fire damaged building in Maryland.br/
ERI Introduces New PX Technology with the PX260 and PX30S Energy Recovery Dev...
9 Jul 2008 at 1:13am
The PX260 is ERI's largest commercially available energy recovery device and the new flagship of the PX Pressure Exchanger family of products. It handles brine flow rates of 50 to 59 m 3 /hr (220 to 260 gpm) - nearly 20% greater capacity than ERI's former largest device.
ShowerWarm Floor and Seat Heater for Showers Now Available by Speedheat US
3 Jul 2008 at 8:49pm
Atlanta, Georgia, July 1, 2008 - Speedheat US of Woodstock, Georgia, announced, today, the launch of their new product, ShowerWarm for heating shower floors and shower seats.
Piling - All You Need to Know?
17 Mar 2008 at 12:44am
An overview of piling, how it's done, why and where, details of materials and techniques used to install piles for housing developers and other construction projects.
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completed Technical Interior Exterior Demolition Pr...
17 Mar 2008 at 12:36am
Universal Wrecking Corp., a building demolition contractor company providing nationwide demolition and salvage services, recently completed a very technical interior demolition / equipment salvage project that also included exterior demolition of a tank farm and associated piping, pipe bridges and concrete stantions and pads.
New Contractor Tool Trailers Make a Better Alternative to the Average Truck Body
17 Mar 2008 at 12:21am
All Pro's new line of Tool Trailers are designed to increase Contractors efficiency and productivity by becoming a professional rolling work shop.
Lawn Leaders Inc. Introduces The Dripper Temporary Sprinkler System
17 Mar 2008 at 12:13am
The Dripper was developed as a temporary solution for watering newly installed sod or seed, saving the homeowner's time and the aggravation of moving a hose and sprinkler around.
Is Your Home Business Prepared for a Disaster?
17 Mar 2008 at 12:02am
If you're like most people, you probably started with wonderful ideas of fulfilling your dreams, to be successful and to take charge of your own destiny.
Innovating Collaboration: Making Thinking Visible in Business
16 Mar 2008 at 11:51pm
A Design Thinking coach and professional speaker shares how teams in business and non-profits can work together more closely without the usual stress and misunderstandings by using a component of Design Thinking called Making Thinking Visible.
Internal Control: A Preventive Maintenance Program
16 Mar 2008 at 11:33pm
You read about this in every newspaper in every town in the entire country: Some bookkeeper, trusted by the owner of a small business, embezzles thousands of dollars. If the theft doesn't put owner out of business, it certainly causes a major headache.
You Hear More Than Air Leaking from the Housing Bubble
12 Sep 2007 at 10:34pm
Builder confidence is shrinking due to the current housing market. Now is the time to strengthen your business practices to stay in the slumping market and make a profit.
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Headlines from GreatPossibilities.com
Low Cost and Easy Soundproofing Solution instead of Drywall and Resilient Cha...
21 Apr 2010 at 1:09pm
The advent of high quality audio systems and home theaters has changed the building environment completely. Where hotels, motels, homes, condos, and apartments previously only needed to deal with isolating a neighbor's voice, we must now contend with loud movies coming from next door, even when the sound is simply coming from a good television.
The Impact of Hurricane Impact Windows - part 1 of 2
26 Mar 2010 at 11:00am
1992 was the year that changed everything. That was the year Hurricane Andrew blew through South Florida and wreaked havoc to the tune of $25 billion. Building officials blamed much of the destruction on wind pressure leaking in through broken windows and doors, causing roofs to blow off and walls to collapse.
Maxwell Systems Introduces All-in-One Construction Business Management Softwa...
20 Mar 2010 at 12:30am
ProContractorMX is a complete bid-to-cash solution that includes capabilities for estimating, job cost accounting, project management, and more in a single application.
House Plan Review
19 Mar 2010 at 12:50am
A good set of house plan blueprints can prove to be invaluable during the process of building a house. A set of blueprints will have an affect on the planning, cost estimate, structure, and the actual overall outcome of the construction of the house. You will normally get what you pay for in a set of house blueprints.
Design Build Construction Comes of Age, By Default
29 Nov 2009 at 12:18am
The delivery of Design/Build projects is growing because it reduces risk and cost for owners.
A Brief Overview of Dam Construction Using Roller Compacted Concrete
16 Nov 2009 at 1:29am
Roller compacted concrete is the leading material used in dam construction projects. This article will discuss dam construction using roller compacted concrete, commonly known as RCC dams.
The Benefits of installing a Steel Door
10 Nov 2009 at 5:22pm
For the majority of new commercial premises steel doors are now specifying rather than the traditional wooden doors of the past, this is especially true for outside applications, so what are the benefits.
Recreate Craftsman Charm in Your Home
7 Mar 2009 at 11:59pm
Craftsman homes imbue warmth and simplicity, a getaway from today's hectic everyday life. The finishing touch: Craftsman or Mission style furniture is an important element in creating a simple, earthy environment in your home.
Universal Wrecking Corp Proudly Announces Another Accident Free Year
3 Mar 2009 at 9:47pm
Universal Wrecking Corp (UWC), a diversified demolition, wrecking and scrap metal recycling contractor, is proud to announce another accident and incident free year.
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Selective Demolition Project in Maryland
3 Mar 2009 at 9:30pm
Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, completed the selective demolition of fire damaged building in Maryland.br/
ERI Introduces New PX Technology with the PX260 and PX30S Energy Recovery Dev...
9 Jul 2008 at 1:13am
The PX260 is ERI's largest commercially available energy recovery device and the new flagship of the PX Pressure Exchanger family of products. It handles brine flow rates of 50 to 59 m 3 /hr (220 to 260 gpm) - nearly 20% greater capacity than ERI's former largest device.
ShowerWarm Floor and Seat Heater for Showers Now Available by Speedheat US
3 Jul 2008 at 8:49pm
Atlanta, Georgia, July 1, 2008 - Speedheat US of Woodstock, Georgia, announced, today, the launch of their new product, ShowerWarm for heating shower floors and shower seats.
Piling - All You Need to Know?
17 Mar 2008 at 12:44am
An overview of piling, how it's done, why and where, details of materials and techniques used to install piles for housing developers and other construction projects.
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completed Technical Interior Exterior Demolition Pr...
17 Mar 2008 at 12:36am
Universal Wrecking Corp., a building demolition contractor company providing nationwide demolition and salvage services, recently completed a very technical interior demolition / equipment salvage project that also included exterior demolition of a tank farm and associated piping, pipe bridges and concrete stantions and pads.
New Contractor Tool Trailers Make a Better Alternative to the Average Truck Body
17 Mar 2008 at 12:21am
All Pro's new line of Tool Trailers are designed to increase Contractors efficiency and productivity by becoming a professional rolling work shop.
Lawn Leaders Inc. Introduces The Dripper Temporary Sprinkler System
17 Mar 2008 at 12:13am
The Dripper was developed as a temporary solution for watering newly installed sod or seed, saving the homeowner's time and the aggravation of moving a hose and sprinkler around.
Is Your Home Business Prepared for a Disaster?
17 Mar 2008 at 12:02am
If you're like most people, you probably started with wonderful ideas of fulfilling your dreams, to be successful and to take charge of your own destiny.
Innovating Collaboration: Making Thinking Visible in Business
16 Mar 2008 at 11:51pm
A Design Thinking coach and professional speaker shares how teams in business and non-profits can work together more closely without the usual stress and misunderstandings by using a component of Design Thinking called Making Thinking Visible.
Internal Control: A Preventive Maintenance Program
16 Mar 2008 at 11:33pm
You read about this in every newspaper in every town in the entire country: Some bookkeeper, trusted by the owner of a small business, embezzles thousands of dollars. If the theft doesn't put owner out of business, it certainly causes a major headache.
You Hear More Than Air Leaking from the Housing Bubble
12 Sep 2007 at 10:34pm
Builder confidence is shrinking due to the current housing market. Now is the time to strengthen your business practices to stay in the slumping market and make a profit.
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