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Caster Concepts Introduces New Engineering Consulting Service
Caster Concepts announces the launch of RapidType Engineering, an engineering consulting service focused on delivering cost effective, cutting edge, high tech solutions to small to medium sized companies who conventionally would not have the resources or capital to staff a full time engineering team.

DAVACO Expands Office Space - Retail Services Company is Poised for Future Growth
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company has expanded its corporate office space to include the 1st floor which is the lobby level, located at 6688 North Central Expressway in Dallas. The expansion provides additional capacity and gives the company flexibility to accommodate long-term growth plans to better service their retail and restaurant clients, including [PR.com - July 23, 2008]

DAVACO Names Jerry Zemanski as Director of Cost Management
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that Jerry Zemanski has been named as the company’s director of cost management. In this role, Zemanski oversees all aspects of the cost management process, including vendor relations, sub-contractor evaluations and qualifications, plan distribution and project management pricing support. He reports directly to Mike Murray, senior vice [PR.com - July 23, 2008]

Interlock Industries, Inc. Announces Membership in North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA)
Interlock Industries, Inc. has announced its membership in the North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA). According to Mark Vance, VP Marketing, “Membership in this select group of roofing contractors, manufacturer’s, distributors, and architects allows Interlock Roofing to build on it’s affiliation with the innovators and trend setters of the North Eastern States roofing industry. This helps [PR.com - July 23, 2008]

Albania Properties and Albania Property Market
Albania - the Last Property Hotspot to be Discovered in Europe. Albania Properties Ltd offers fantastic property and land investment opportunities and holiday retreats from 32000 Euros with huge capital growth expected. [PR.com - July 22, 2008]

JDavis Architects Names New Senior Associates
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Robert Nussear, Jr., Keith Worley, Ken Thompson and Marty Linn have been named senior associates at the firm. Robert Nussear, Jr., AIA joined JDavis in 2004 as a senior project manager and has 20 years of industry experience. He received his bachelor [PR.com - July 20, 2008]

Walnut Creek Urban Wetlands Education Center Breaks Ground
"Children and adults will learn about wetlands within a wetland," says architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, who has designed the Park's thorougly "green" education center. [PR.com - July 19, 2008]

Habitat for Humanity of Moore County Hires Amanda Jakl as New Special Events and Communications Coordinator
Amanda Jakl has been named Special Events and Communications Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity of Moore County, Elizabeth Cox, Executive Director, announced today. Ms. Jakl will have the responsibility of coordinating and creating events for both Moore and Richmond counties, handling public relations and marketing, and promoting education about Habitat within the community. “I’m very excited to be part of [PR.com - July 19, 2008]

Jennifer Barnes Promoted to Bid Content Manager, Quality Assurance, Envirobidnet.com
Envirobidnet.com, the leading resource for obtaining government bid opportunities in the environmental field, announced today Jennifer Barnes has been promoted to Bid Content Manager, Quality Assurance. [PR.com - July 17, 2008]

MJM Capital Group Arranges $7.2 Million Acquisition Senior Debt for the 138,380 Sq Ft Office Park Outside of Dallas, Texas
Commercial real estate investment banking firm, MJM Capital Group, LLC, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is pleased to announce the arrangement of a $7.2 million acquisition loan for the 138,830 square foot, “garden-style” office park just outside Dallas, Texas for a private investor in Scottsdale, Arizona. MJM understood that with the current state of the capital markets, their client would need more than simply [PR.com - July 17, 2008]

Restoration Specialists Restore South Wales Historic Shire Hall
The UK’s leading restoration specialists Linford-Bridgeman will begin the restoration and conservation of Shire Hall in Monmouth this month. The £4.5 million project will see the Grade I listed building returned to its former glory by December 2009 thanks to a £3.1m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund along with fundraising activities and contributions from both councils and other external bodies. The [PR.com - July 17, 2008]

Chesapeake Homes North Carolina Releases Podcast About ENERGY STAR Homes
Paul Luck, division manager of Chesapeake Homes North Carolina (www.ChesHomesNC.com), an outgrowth of Virginia-based L.M. Sandler and Sons, Inc., the largest privately owned real estate developer in the nation, has released a podcast about Chesapeake Homes North Carolina ENERGY STAR homes. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that helps homeowners [PR.com - July 17, 2008]

Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Will be Hosting a Book Signing at D'Note, Arvada on Tuesday Night, July 22, for the Misha May Foundation
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be hosting a book signing for the Misha May Foundation at D'Note on Tuesday, July 22 at 7519 Grandview Ave; Old Towne Arvada from 5:30-10 pm. Come early to meet the good folks at The Misha May Foundation, Lakewood's non-profit mutt rescue dedicated to preventing the euthanasia of neglected, untrained or ill homeless dogs. Misha May accepts all dogs [PR.com - July 16, 2008]

Elizabeth Bublitz, Creator and Author of Pawfriendly Landscapes - Will be Lecturing at the Veterans Non-Profit Service Organization on Wednesday, July 16
Elizabeth Bublitz, creator and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will be lecturing and hosting a book signing at the Veterans Non-Profit Service Organizations City of Denver Department of Human Services, 1200 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204, at 12pm. She will present a power point lecture on how to create pet friendly yards and hosting a book signing. The event is free. [PR.com - July 16, 2008]

Pawfriendly Landscapes will be a vendor at the 8th Annual Rocky Mountain Great Dane picnic and silent auction on July 19.
Pawfriendly Landscapes will be a vendor at the 8th Annual Rocky Mountain Great Dane picnic and silent auction on July 19 at Progress Park in Littleton from 11am - 2pm. For more information, go to http://www.rmgreatdane.org. [PR.com - July 16, 2008]

Portakabin Provides Rok Development Solid Solution with Exceptional Finish
Leading modular building supplier Portakabin has delivered premium quality marketing suite for Rok Development, the nationwide commercial and business park developer. The relocatable building solution was ideal for Rok Development thanks to the high quality and re-usability. [PR.com - July 16, 2008]

Scott Homes LLC Developer of the Hickory Stick Golf Course Community in Greenwood, Indiana Delivers on the Promise Even in Hard Economic Times
Promised Pool project completed in less that one year. Even with a so called housing market downturn, Scott Homes continues to grow and make commitments to the development when other have quit or stopped progress. [PR.com - July 16, 2008]

General Contractor Hires New Construction Administrator
Construction Coordinator James Kocourek has been hired by SunLee Development LLC. The Rockford based company specializes in Retail construction. [PR.com - July 16, 2008]

Thinc Projects Limited Engaged on Stratford City Mega Project, London
Thinc Projects Limited has been engaged to undertake the project management of the design phase of the one of the largest mixed-use developments in the UK. [PR.com - July 15, 2008]

Basonas Construction Corporation Completes Work on Historic Manhattan Building
Basonas Construction Corporation, a New York-based building restoration and construction company, is pleased to announce the completion of exterior restoration work on the 6-floor structure located at 101 West 85th Street. Implementing the latest restoration technology, the project has helped preserve the beautiful brownstone façade that has defined the building since its inception. “Our attention to detail [PR.com - July 14, 2008]

Advanced Metal Roofing Announces New Location in Clayton, NC
James Kenton of Advanced Metal Roofing announces a new location in Clayton, North Carolina to better serve the roofing needs of homeowners in the greater Raleigh, NC area. [PR.com - July 13, 2008]

SolarPower Restoration Ties Up with T.Clear Corporation
SolarPower Restoration Systems announced today, has signed an exclusive global product license agreement with T.Clear Corporation. T.Clear will manufacture and distributed the T.Clear SOLAR LG LIGHTGUARD® and SOLAR HG HEAVYGUARD® Protected Membrane Roof (PMR) insulation panels based on SolarPower Restoration’s SolarSeal Technologies™ “Surface Overlay” and “Power Island Systems” [PR.com - July 13, 2008]

The Cole Foundation Gives $30,000 for Habitat Homes in Richmond County
On June 24, 2008, Habitat for Humanity of Moore County was awarded a challenge grant from the Cole Foundation for $30,000 to build homes in Richmond County. The Habitat affiliate applied for the grant in December 2007 and worked for four months to raise the $30,000 needed to receive the match from the Cole Foundation. The Habitat affiliate, based in Aberdeen, expanded its service area in 2005 to include Richmond County [PR.com - July 13, 2008]

Etienne A. Gibbs Fights Cybercrime with His Staying Safe Online Talk Show
Etienne has partnered with BlogTalkRadio.com. It is their new, one-click Flash-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) feature that enables his listeners to participate in his show directly from their Web browser without the need for long-distance fees or a traditional landline or wireless phone. [PR.com - July 12, 2008]

JDavis Architects Honored as One of the Triangle’s Healthiest Companies
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm has been named to Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Triangle’s Healthiest Companies list. Business Leader is recognizing Triangle companies that have distinguished themselves with superior corporate wellness initiatives. Rex [PR.com - July 12, 2008]

Konstructa Supplies Real Site Accommodation for Rialto Homes
Rialto Homes is one of the UK’s leading house builders, and they recently found themselves in need of site accommodation hire for their own building sites. They wanted these pre-fabricated site buildings to provide their workers with the essential facilities needed during building projects. Rialto Homes were approached by Konstructa Hire Ltd, the site accommodation suppliers, who were able to provide pre-fabricated site [PR.com - July 12, 2008]

Royal Oaks Building Group Named to Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked 52nd on Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Top 100 List, which recognizes the top small businesses in North Carolina. Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100 List ranks companies based on revenue growth, percentage of business conducted within North Carolina and the total number of [PR.com - July 11, 2008]

Beacon Realty Capital Closes $15 Million Self-Storage Acquisition Transaction
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm with a specialized self-storage financing group, arranged $15 million in variable-rate acquisition financing for seven Storage Inn self-storage facilities in the Columbus, Ohio area. The Sterling Group of Mishawaka, Ind. acquired the property portfolio that totals 412,000 square feet and 3,400 storage units. Beacon marketed the transaction to several [PR.com - July 11, 2008]

DAVACO Names Steve Covert as Director of Design Services
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that it has named Steve Covert as the company’s director of design services. Covert is responsible for managing all aspects of DAVACO’s design department, as well as serving DAVACO’s wide range of retail clients with their store and retail fixture needs. He reports to Mike Murray, senior vice president of [PR.com - July 11, 2008]

Diabetes Drugs Outperformed by Nutritional Supplement
Clinical trial shows that a nutritional supplement works far better than the eight leading diabetes drugs. [PR.com - July 11, 2008]

Cornish & Carey Advances Sustainable Practices
C&C recently benefited from its own green service offering – an Investment Grade Energy Audit which, with a two-year payback on improvements, will result in cutting utility costs in half and achieving Energy Star status. C&C’s Energy Audit Services, offered through C&C’s Client Solutions Group and its Alliance Partner FSI, underscore the financial feasibility and benefits for both building owners and tenants to “go [PR.com - July 11, 2008]

Surface Consulting Launches New Web Site
Christopher O’Guin, owner of Surface Consulting, is proud to announce the launch of the company’s Web site. [PR.com - July 10, 2008]

Success of High Quality Shower and Toilet Facilities from Portaloo at Historic Warwick Castle
One of the UK’s leading temporary toilet providers faced an unusual challenge when Warwick Castle requested temporary shower and toilet facilities for their “medieval encampment” for 5,000 American schoolchildren over the summer months. [PR.com - July 10, 2008]

Anytime Yardcare Announces Launch of New Website
Anytime Yardcare announces launch of new landscape website that improves communication with customer and offers lawn care resources for Utah residents. [PR.com - July 10, 2008]

Elizabeth Bublitz to Appear on Denver 9 News on July 11 to Discuss Pet Friendly Yards
Elizabeth Bublitz, owner and author of Pawfriendly Landscapes, will make another appearance on Denver's four o'clock 9 News KUSA on July 11 to discuss pet friendly yards. Bublitz will discuss if specific material used in the studio's backyard garden is pet friendly or not. Bublitz is returning to discuss pet friendly yards with her dog and one of the stars of her book, Otis. [PR.com - July 09, 2008]

DAVACO’S Mark Roberson Named Vice President of Product Merchandising and Global Consolidation
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced that Mark Roberson, vice president of global consolidation and logistics, was recently named vice president of product merchandising and global consolidation. [PR.com - July 09, 2008]

Beracah to Unveil New Model at Delaware State Fair
Beracah Homes is revealing a new modular home at this year's Delaware State Fair. Categorized as "off-site, stick built" construction, the new model has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and is completely customizable. [PR.com - July 09, 2008]

SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc. Form Strategic Alliance to Develop New BIPV Systems
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc., two companies experienced in the solar-roofing and photovoltaic industries respectively, announced today a new strategic alliance to develop and manufacturer new photovoltaic systems for commercial and residential roofing and walls. The demand for new architectural building products that simultaneously protect the building envelope and produces renewable energy from [PR.com - July 08, 2008]

ASU "Wow Van" Ready for Mobile Healthcare in Phoenix
Homelink remodels Mobile Health care unit WOW (Wellness on Wheels) for ASU College of Nursing. [PR.com - July 08, 2008]

Elizabeth Bublitz, Author and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is Offering Her Services for Public Speaking and Landscape Designer Consultant
Elizabeth Bublitz, author and creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, is offering her services for public speaking and pet friendly landscape designer consultant. Bublitz is celebrating her tenth year as owner of, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," and has decided to speak at various engagements regarding her new book and experience as a pet friendly landscape [PR.com - July 06, 2008]

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