Archive for March, 2008

Mansion Built for British Billionaire Family Goes on Auction Block: Court Order Forces Sale of 12,000 Sq. Ft. Waterfront Villa in Jupiter, Florida Watch Sale, Bid On and Steal This Estate via Live Streaming

If you've ever had the desire to get a peek at the inside of a billionaire's estate, or maybe even if you have the bucks to buy one, now is your chance to get a look at, or even take a crack at not just buying but actually stealing a luxury waterfront estate villa for pennies on the dollar. During a live auction simulcast on the internet via streaming video, a global audience will have a rare and unique opportunity to witness, or even participate in the bidding and potential purchase of a 12,000 square feet, 5 bedroom, 8.5 bath, one-of-a-kind custom-designed Mediterranean-style estate home that was originally built for the extended family of renowned British Billionaire, Malcolm Healey. (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)


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Source: Construction & Building

Development is Robust at New Joliet, Ill. Retail Center

Retail Space, Outlots, Build-to-Suit Still Available at Mid-Am Development Partners Project (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)


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Source: Construction & Building

Transtar Business Development to Oversee Franchising and Development for Berripop

Berripop has retained the development services of Transtar Business Development, a Houston-based, commercial construction firm that specializes in restaurant construction and development. Transtar Business Development will be responsible for franchisee consultations and the construction of all new Berripop locations. (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)


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Source: Construction & Building

Thomas Equipment Names Arun Bhatnagar Regional Business Manager, Western Canada

Gilbert Bedard, Vice President of Global Sales at http://www.thomasloaders.com[Thomas Equipment], says Arun Bhatnagar brings international experience to his new post as Regional Business Manager, Western Canada, and will assist in the North American market growth of Thomas Skid Steer Loaders. (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)


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Source: Construction & Building

Best Home Building Websites Trends Detailed in New Report from Web Marketing Association

Updated Web Marketing Association' Internet Standards Assessment Report Includes Historical Data Derived from a Decade of Hosting Internet Award Competition, WebAwards, and Provides Best Practices for Home Builder Web Design (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)


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Source: Construction & Building

Don’t Change Out Film Systems for Digital Prematurely, Thorburn Tells Museums

Digital projection systems currently on the market have some ideal applications for small theaters in educational institutions, but for theaters with screens wider than 20 feet that show nature and science documentaries and other visually detailed material, museum operators are better off keeping their film projectors for now, says consultant and audiovisual expert Steven J. Thorburn PE, in an article appearing in the April-May 2008 issue of IPM Magazine, a trade publication serving the museums and attractions industry. (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)


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Source: Construction & Building

LifeStyle Builders & Developers Award-Winning Design Studio - Winner of the 2008 MAME Award

LifeStyle Builders & Developers, Inc., a Richmond based homebuilder, proudly accepted the award for Best Selection or Design Center at the 2008 MAME Awards on March 6, 2008. The LifeStyle Builders Design Studio opened in Spring 2007 to rave reviews from homebuyers, trade partners and industry peers. The 2600 square foot showroom is one of the largest of its kind in the Richmond area and offers one-stop shopping for all LifeStyle homebuyers. (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)


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Source: Construction & Building

U.S. CAD™ Promotes Jim Lambert to Technical Operations Director

Industry veteran to lead continuing expansion of company's technical divisions and expertise. (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)


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Source: Construction & Building

Lumenique, LLC Offers Unique Creative and Technical Services to Lighting Manufacturers

Lumenique, LLC Launches Creative Consulting for Lighting Product Manufacturers, Offering Unique Insight and Services in Product Strategy, Design, and Technical Writing. (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)


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Source: Construction & Building

Zilliant Executives to Speak at Upcoming Pricing Conference

Zilliant Particpating in the 19th Annual Professional Pricing Society Spring Conference (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)


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Source: Construction & Building