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Highly Sustainable Tradical® Hemcrete® Creates a "Greener" Community Facility in South Dakota <P>American Lime Technology is pleased to announce its latest project using the highly sustainable Tradical® Hemcrete® building system. This "green" project entails an energy efficient upgrade to a community center on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, home to the Lakota tribe, in the southwest corner of South Dakota. The upgraded community center will serve residents of the reservation, which is the eighth largest in the United States. (PRWeb May 11, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932624.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932624.htm</a></P> Hacienda Matapalo, a Costa Rica Real Estate Development, Has Exceeded $20 Million in Sales <P>Best Selling Costa Rica Real Estate Project-Hacienda Matapalo is nestled in a Rainforest, with magnificent views of the ocean and mountains, and boasting a private 125 acre nature preserve that is home to numerous species of monkeys, birds, and butterflies. Also on the property are waterfalls, streams, and enormous trees that are breathtaking in size and beauty. Amenities abound at the Gated Community of Hacienda Matapalo, with a Beach Club, Equestrian Center, and Resort Clubhouse that are unrivaled in the area. (PRWeb May 10, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/CostaRicaRealEstate/CostaRicaProperty/prweb932814.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/CostaRicaRealEstate/CostaRicaProperty/prweb932814.htm</a></P> New Bar Foot Rails Wont Leave Customers Hanging <P>Patrons of night life generally prefer to escape their problems, not have more to solve. Anyone with their hands wrapped around their drink of choice is looking for a time to relax, reflect and relate. The last thing that should get in the way of a pleasant evening is a discomfort which could easily be avoided with an aid to their tired feet, the often overlooked foot rail. (PRWeb May 10, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928244.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928244.htm</a></P> Marquis Homes To Break Ground On The Duke, Old Town Alexandria's New Marquis Address <P>Marquis Homes, a member of the Van Metre Family of Companies, will officially break ground on The Duke Townhomes & Flats on Tuesday, May 13th at 5pm.The Duke is located along the 1300 block of Duke Street, within the Historic District of Old Town Alexandria. (PRWeb May 10, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929144.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929144.htm</a></P> Philadelphia and Boston Groups Seek to Build the Most Energy Efficient Green Home Possible for $100,000 <P>Postgreen has contracted ZeroEnergy Design to perform advanced energy modeling and consulting on the 100K House project in order to design the most energy efficient home possible on a small budget of $100,000 in the Delaware Valley region of the US. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/energy-efficient/green-home/prweb926454.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/energy-efficient/green-home/prweb926454.htm</a></P> Luxian Scottsdale and Sanctuary Resort Team Up <P>Luxian Scottsdale, a premier equity resort ownership (ERO) property under development along the prestigious Camelback Corridor in Scottsdale, has announced plans to partner with the Sanctuary Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley in an agreement which will provide owners at Luxian Scottsdale membership privileges at the exclusive resort nestled in the shadow of Camelback Mountain. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929684.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929684.htm</a></P> Remodel with Cost-Effective Stamped Concrete Even While Economy is Struggling <P>Decorative stamped concrete applications gain popularity as a cheaper alternative to pricier natural stone applications for driveways, patios and pool decks during ailing economy. Explore all that stamped concrete has to offer at ConcreteNetwork.com. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926154.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926154.htm</a></P> Martinson-Nicholls New Recessed Well Matting System Shrinks Floor Maintenance Budgets <P>Martinson-Nicholls now offers contractors, architects and building owners a new approach to well matting that works with shallow wells indoors as well as outdoors. The system works with a variety of floor mats, scraper matting, and even heated mat products. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929894.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929894.htm</a></P> Asheville NC Real Estate Whisper Mountain Builds 'Green' North Carolina Mountain Homes with New Partner EcoHouse Realty <P>The conservation-driven NC mountain real estate development of Whisper Mountain, home of the 2008 Southern Living "Green" Idea House, has teamed up with EcoHouse Realty of Asheville to market and sell their North Carolina mountain homes. Together the two companies are hoping to set the standard for thoughtfully planned and executed Asheville NC real estate. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/ashevillenc/realestate/prweb930074.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/ashevillenc/realestate/prweb930074.htm</a></P> Housing Prices Down by 0.6% in April 2008 <P>National real estate report sees prices falling in only 7 of 25 metropolitan markets. Real-time real estate data also indicates rising inventories and stabilizing market time in many parts of the country. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb930534.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb930534.htm</a></P> DPR Construction, Inc. Tapped by American Institute of Architects for National Headquarters Project <P>DPR Construction, Inc. has been selected by the American Institute of Architects for a major renovation of the AIA's national headquarters in Washington, D.C. The headquarters renovation will provide a 21st century example of a sustainable workplace using a project delivery process designed to reduce waste, maximize efficiency and ensure quality throughout all phases of design and construction. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb927014.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb927014.htm</a></P> Common+Ops Teams With Octaga to Deliver Enterprise Class 3D Solutions <P>Common+Ops LLC has announced a new international partner agreement with Octaga AS of Norway. This enterprise class 3D viewing solution is now available in North America, South America and Asia. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928314.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928314.htm</a></P> Leica Geosystems Introduces the Leica DISTO D2, the World’s Smallest Laser Measurement Device <P>Innovative ergonometric tool includes features and functionality ideal for speedy, accurate and reliable indoor measurements. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926664.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926664.htm</a></P> Leica Geosystems New Roteo 35 Rotating Construction Laser Device Combines Precision with Simplicity <P>Automatic self-leveling rotating laser offers operational flexibility for indoor construction leveling and alignment tasks of all sizes and complexity. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/Leica/Roteo_35/prweb926634.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/Leica/Roteo_35/prweb926634.htm</a></P> Drexel Metals Corporation Announces Expansion of its Denver Branch Staff <P>Drexel Metals Corporation has restructured and expanded its Denver Branch Staff to support its continuing growth in the Rocky Mountain region. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb921414.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb921414.htm</a></P> Barcelona, the Most Visited City in Spain 2007, According to the Spanish Tourism Ministry <P>Based on the statistics compiled as part of the Frontier Tourist Movement Survey (FRONTUR), the number of tourists visiting Spain grew by one million (+1,7%) last year from 58,2 million to 59,2 million, the Spanish Tourism ministry revealed today.With respect to destination, Catalonia was the most visited area with 15,2 million visitors in 2007. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb920574.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb920574.htm</a></P> Dominican Republic Developer Closes Almost $100 Million in Sales in One Day: Downward Economy? Not for Residential Resort Costa Blanca by Group Metro <P>When asked about his vision for Costa Blanca, Mr. Greg Norman answered, "First, you look at the 'least-disturbance approach', which works perfectly with this development. Our duty is to build the best golf course we can, in the best way, with the best value. It's not very often that we get the opportunity to build directly on the ocean. From a golfing perspective, when we have the ability to put nine holes on the ocean, it is a very unique opportunity." (PRWeb May 7, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923264.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923264.htm</a></P> Flame Seal-TB™ - Thermal Barrier for Urethane Foam Passes UL-1715 Room Fire Test <P>Flame Seal Products, Inc. is pleased to introduce the first thin film paint-on thermal barrier for urethane foam to successfully pass the UL-1715 Room Fire Test. Flame Seal-TB™ contains no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and is easily applied with airless spray equipment, brush or roller; eliminating the need for expensive application equipment and providing the building owner with an aesthetically pleasing form of fire protection. (PRWeb May 7, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/UrethaneFoam/ThermalBarrier/prweb924314.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/UrethaneFoam/ThermalBarrier/prweb924314.htm</a></P> New Online Tools for Selecting And Specifying Hand-Carved Limestone Fireplaces, Kitchen Range Hoods, And Other Stone Architectural Elements <P>Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks launches new site, <a href="http://www.AJStoneworks.com" onclick="linkClick( this.href );" target="_blank">www.AJStoneworks.com</a>to help designers, architects and homeowners find carved-stone designs and understand more about the custom stonework process. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb920104.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb920104.htm</a></P> Acoustical Solutions, Inc., Launches New Online Customer Resource for Green Glue, GreenGlueSoundproofing.com. <P>Acoustical Solutions, Inc., a national stocking distributor for the Green Glue Company, is proud to announce the launch of their new product spotlight website, <a href="http://www.GreenGlueSoundproofing.com" onclick="linkClick( this.href );" target="_blank">www.GreenGlueSoundproofing.com</a>. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb905844.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb905844.htm</a></P> Cape Cod Residence in the Pacific Palisades Designed by Architect Anthony Eckelberry <P>Architect Anthony Eckelberry announces the completion of a new Cape Cod-style home in Pacific Palisades, California. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915874.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915874.htm</a></P> Walt Disney World's Wolfgang Puck Express Restaurant Designed by Architect Anthony Eckelberry <P>Architect Anthony Eckelberry has completed the redesign of the Wolfgang Puck Express restaurant in the Downtown Disney Marketplace of Walt Disney World, Florida. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915844.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915844.htm</a></P> Solar Innovations, Inc. Provides Options for Daylighting and Ventilation in High Moisture Areas <P>Solar Innovations, Inc. a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial skylight, greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, folding and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, provides options for daylighting and ventilation in high moisture areas. (PRWeb May 5, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/Skylights/SolarInnovatoins/prweb912594.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/Skylights/SolarInnovatoins/prweb912594.htm</a></P> John R. Sorrenti, FAIA, of JRS Architect, P.C. Elected National Chair of AIA Fellows <P>Long Island architect, John R. Sorrenti, FAIA, of JRS Architect, P.C, was elected National Chair of the AIA College of Fellows Regional Representatives for a three year term that begins May 15. (PRWeb May 5, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb912464.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb912464.htm</a></P> Mobile-Shop System Implemented at New Gaylord Resort and Convention Center on the Potomac <P>The newest Gaylord Hotel property, the largest combined hotel and convention center on the East Coast, has equipped its entire maintenance staff with the Mobile-Shop tool and parts organization system. (PRWeb May 5, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb912684.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb912684.htm</a></P> Homasote Company, Drexel Metals Corporation and Fourth Generation Products Announce a New Partnership <P>Homasote Company, Drexel Metals Corporation and Fourth Generation Products have come together to create the industry's first single source water tight, GREEN roof system. In the coming months the new partnership, led by Fourth Generation Products will roll-out an industry leading system to meet customer demand. (PRWeb May 5, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915284.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915284.htm</a></P> Lower Prices on Hardware Helps Commercial Contractors Win Big Deals <P>The leading online resource for commercial door locks, hardware and hinges; offers suprising Deals To The Construction Industry On Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, Ives, Glynn Johnson And More. (PRWeb May 4, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/door_locks/commercial/prweb907634.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/door_locks/commercial/prweb907634.htm</a></P> Leading Bridge Company Nature Bridges Announces the Completion of the Second Phase of Wood Trellis Construction at the Pier Park Lifestyle Center <P>Nature Bridges, a leading bridge company and wood trellis specialist, announces the completion of wood trellis systems at the Pier Park Lifestyle Center in Panama City Beach, Florida. (PRWeb May 4, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914004.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914004.htm</a></P> April 2008 AEC M&A Update <P>Morrissey Goodale LLC tracks mergers and acquisitions in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry and reports them weekly via email (sign up at www.morrisseygoodale.com) and monthly via Press release. This is the April 2008 update. (PRWeb May 3, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909734.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909734.htm</a></P> Established Virtual Administrative Business Management Firm Dedicating Its Efforts By Offering Services to Environmental Entrepreneurs <P>Merrick Management And Media Services offers virtual (offsite) business solutions to people who are dedicated to helping the world and our environment and who never thought they could have their own virtual business manager assistant. This established business caters to world and environmentally conscious entrepreneurs, craftspeople, builders, performing artists, Mac users and green interior designers. Recently, they have adjusted their niche to cater to their passion of offering service to environmental entrepreneurs. (PRWeb May 2, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/greenvirtualassistant/environment/prweb905924.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/greenvirtualassistant/environment/prweb905924.htm</a></P>
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