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California Contractor Insurance

San Diego, California

As a contractor in today’s slow economy, you need to know that you're getting the best deal on your insurance.

I have been working with contractors for more than 10 years and have access to the lowest rates in California. In addition, I am a certified insurance specialist in construction, which means I understand what kind of coverage your company needs.

Give me the opportunity to provide you with a quote for your general liability or worker’s compensation insurance, and I am confident that I will find you the best coverage at the lowest rate.

Mail nwinn@mycaquote.com for more information.

Call 800-460-1499 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.MyCaQuote.com

EngineerSupply.com Celebrates 10 Years Online

Lynchburg, Virginia

EngineerSupply.com is celebrating 10 years of online service. EngineerSupply was founded in 1999 and has grown into a leading retailer for survey and engineering equipment. It offers a comprehensive product line, including engineering, surveying, architecture and measuring equipment, including blueprint and large document storage, EngineerSupply has grown into a trusted supplier for thousands of customers nationwide.

EngineerSupply started as a small business. The founders of EngineerSupply each brought their own unique talent. Among those talents were civil design, AutoCAD experience, land surveying, building construction as well as marketing and customer service. Through its unique business model and outstanding customer service EngineerSupply has developed into one of the leading suppliers in the industry. EngineerSupply has steadily grown and keeps surpassing expectations.

We are very proud of the company EngineerSupply has become. Owner Rob Powell said: “Most importantly we are grateful to our customers who helped get us here. Since the beginning, the main focus for EngineerSupply has always been its' customer service. Fully committed to providing the best customer service has always been first priority, knowing that its customers depend on their products to make a living so speed and reliability is of utmost importance.”

EngineerSupply is always looking for new ways to improve customers’ online shopping experience. One of its recent developments is the addition of online product videos. These videos address many frequently asked questions and offer customers a way to see products in use. EngineerSupply also is getting involved in social networking, including a blog, online videos, a YouTube page, a Facebook page and a Twitter profile. This allows them to better connect with their customers and allows for an easy exchange of information and ideas. EngineerSupply regularly publishes online articles to assist customers with product selection and common questions. These are just some of the small steps EngineerSupply is taking now to ensure customers are being taken care of and served for years to come.

EngineerSupply is one of the largest retailers specializing in construction, engineering and architectural supplies. EngineerSupply was founded to fill the need for a combined source for engineering, surveying and construction equipment. Since its humble beginnings, EngineerSupply has continued to grow into a leading engineering equipment supplier. EngineerSupply has an extensive team of employees dedicated to serving EngineerSupply wide-ranging customer base. We are proud of the progress EngineerSupply has made in the last 10 years and are looking forward to offer outstanding service to our customers for years to come.

Mail rob@engineersupply.com for more information.

Call 800-591-8907 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.engineersupply.com/Press-Release-Jun-25-2009.aspx

Nationwide Foam Kept 2 Million Pounds of Industrial Roofing Waste Out of Landfills

Framingham, Massachusetts

We are the only national recycler providing a green option for commercial flat roof repair and replacement projects of all sizes.

In 2008, we recycled material from 310 roof replacement projects, keeping 2 million pounds of material out of landfills.

We collect and haul used EPS, XEPS and ISO foam direct from tear-off flat roof industrial jobsites. Earlier this year we added a nationwide service of recycling EPDM.

Nationwide Foam, Inc recently joined forces with the EPDM Association, ERA. This EPDM recycling option is immediately available throughout North America.

NFI saves flat roof contractors money with our lower than trash rates. Our green option and our rates help commercial flat roof companies win bids. We keep all of these non-biodegradable and bulky products out of local landfills.

NFI is a certified nationwide roofing foam recycler and always is available to help contractors earn extra LEED points at their flat roof jobsites.

Nationwide Foam is a member of ERA, NERCA, NRCA, CRCA

Mail Rod@Nationwidefoam.com for more information.

Call 888-820-2760 for more information.

See Web page at http://Nationwidefoam.com

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. Establishes Scholarships for Local Graduates

Redwood City, California

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc., a full-service general contractor specializing in superior quality automotive and retail projects, industrial buildings, commercial shells and tenant improvements, awarded three local high school seniors scholarships to ease their financial burden while pursuing a degree in construction or a related field.

Through the program funded entirely by employees, the company awarded scholarships totaling $6,000 to three graduating high school students entering their first year of undergraduate study at a college, university or accredited trade school. The annual goal is set at $6,000, with the intention to provide varying scholarships to recipients from Woodside High School, located in Woodside, California, and Sequoia High School, located in Redwood City, California.

Giving back is an integral part of the W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. history and culture. “We recognize the hard work that it takes to pursue a career in this field, so this is an annual commitment to our future industry leaders within the community where we have prospered,” said Dave Nevens, vice president of construction at W. L. Butler Construction, Inc.

The recipients of this year’s scholarships were recognized at an event earlier this month conducted separately by each participating school. Woodside High seniors Mia Vejzaic and Chris Haemmerling will be attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the fall; majoring in architecture and construction management respectively. Sequoia High senior Prescilla Pelayo will be a business economics major at UC Santa Barbara.

“I knew that I wanted to pursue a career similar to my dad. The construction management major is like a dream come true. Having the scholarship to help pursue my dream is a huge blessing,” Chris Haemmerling said.

The 2008-9 goal was achieved through a host of events supported internally throughout the school year, including bake sales, pie tosses at company-sponsored events, breakfast sales, rummage sales, parking space auctions, raffles and an employee cookbook.

Winners were selected based on academic performance, community citizenship, application and essay content, interview skills and overall presentation.

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. also supports a paid summer internship program for students seeking an opportunity to apply the knowledge that they have gained through their studies. Together, the internship and scholarship programs enable the next generation of construction professionals to realize their dream and gain work experience within their field of study while being mentored by some of the top talent within the field.

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. is a full-service general contractor that is committed to building our clients’ vision by creating relationships and providing superior quality and services that exceed our client's expectations. We have more than 30 years of experience throughout Northern and Southern California, with offices in Redwood City, Stockton, Irvine and Palm Desert.

Our press contact is Joelle Lesser, and our company contact is Frank York, president.

Mail joelle.lesser@wlbutler.com for more information.

Call 650-361-1270 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.wlbutler.com

Contractors Thrift Store – New Web Site

San Jose, California

Brand new Web site went live April 1. Now in more than 80 cities -- 4 in Canada and also Sydney, Australia.

Check out the site and advertise your business for $299/year. We put your business card on, and when someone clicks on your card, it takes them to your web site. If you do not have a Web site, we will prepare something for you.

Mail ctsdotcom1@aol.com for more information.

Call 408-569-2875 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.ContractorsThriftStore.com

Construction Equipment for Sale

Miami, Florida

Search for used automotive vehicles: Trucks, trailers, RVs, motorhomes, construction equipments and machinery at Search Used Autos.

Mail seo@1searchautos.com for more information.

Call 800-710-8914 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.1searchautos.com

Ethics in Public Contracting -- Training Offered by Michael E. Purdy Associates

Seattle, Washington

Procurement and contracting professionals face a variety of ethical challenges and decisions every day.

That's why Michael E. Purdy Associates has developed a training class on “Ethics in Public Contracting: Integrity, Transparency, and Appearances.” In other words, how to avoid free lunches, sweetheart deals and the front page of the newspaper.

The class addresses 10 key questions:

1. How should you make ethical decisions?

2. Why do we have public bidding?

3. What ethics laws and standards apply?

4. What's so important about appearances?

5. What are the four risks of ethical lapses?

6. What gifts can I accept?

7. What situations pose a conflict of interest with contractors and consultants?

8. What are the ethics of contract administration?

9. How do I manage the ethics of internal politics?

10. What trends in public contracting affect ethics?

Contact us to discuss bringing this training to your organization.

Since 2005, Michael E. Purdy Associates has been providing public agencies and businesses with strategic public contracting advice, solutions to procurement and contracting issues, and clear and comprehensive training on a variety of subjects.

Visit our Web site and be sure to check out Mike Purdy's Public Contracting Blog at http://PublicContracting.blogspot.com. The blog is a popular resource for those involved in public contracting.

Mail mike@mpurdy.com for more information.

Call (206) 295-1464 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.mpurdy.com

Commercial Doors, Frames, Hardware, Installation and Specialty Products

Ontario, California

Doors and Specialties Co. is a large supplier of hollow metal doors, frames, hardware, bathroom accessories, installation services and specialty products.

Our well-informed sales staff, project managers and trained installation crews are on hand and on schedule when you need them.

Our services are provided for contractors, handyman services, locksmiths, property management, facilities maintenance managers, light and heavy industrial, schools, retail strip malls and national accounts.

We have a fast turnaround on our highly competitive bids.

We carry Graham, Haley, Cec Door, Timely, Hager, Norton, Pemko, Best Access, Eliason and DHI member.

Mail eric@doorsandspecialties.com for more information.

Call 877-930-1192 for more information.

See Web page at http://doorsandspecialties.com

Bob Moore Construction Chosen to Complete Retail Center Finish-Out at Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston

Arlington, Texas

Bob Moore Construction has been selected to build the retail center finish-out in the 1 million SF Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Houston, Texas.

In January, Bob Moore Construction was named general contractor for the distribution center’s building shell following a competitive bidding process. The company’s selection to complete the retail center finish-out was the result of a separate competitive bid.

The distribution center construction project is located between the cities of Katy and Brookshire, just west of Houston. The main building will be 988,000 square feet; the project includes a separate 12,000 SF trailer maintenance building. The showroom will span 81,728 SF of the main building.

Rooms To Go will act as its own developer for this project. MacGregor Associates Architects, Inc. from Atlanta, Georgia is the architect.

The new distribution center comes on the heels of more than 1.5 million square feet of successful distribution center, flex-tech center and retail facilities built by Bob Moore Construction in south / central Texas in the last several years. This project is the second distribution center Bob Moore Construction has been chosen to build for Rooms To Go. The first was an 851,000 SF building in Arlington, Texas, in 2004.

“We couldn’t be happier about our selection to deliver the Rooms To Go Retail Center,” Ed McGuire, vice president of construction for Bob Moore Construction, said. “The distribution center is an exciting and impressive project in and of itself. Now we can look forward to putting the finishing touches on the building’s interior as well, to make this project one that Rooms To Go and Bob Moore Construction can both be proud of. We appreciate the opportunity to continue our positive working relationship with Harmon Jones, senior vice president of construction, and Bruce Wallick, senior construction manager, for Rooms To Go as well.”

For more information about the Rooms To Go Distribution Center in Brookshire, Texas, visit www.generalcontractor.com/press/releases/20090130.asp

About Bob Moore Construction

A recipient of the QUOIN / AGC General Contractor of the Year Award, the QUOIN / AGC Summit Award for Construction Excellence and the Texas Building Branch-AGC Outstanding Construction Award, Bob Moore Construction has been one of the most respected commercial construction companies in Texas since 1946. A leading proponent of jobsite safety, Bob Moore Construction became only the fifth general contractor in North Texas to be accepted into the OSHA Local Partnership program. The company's portfolio includes a wide range of buildings, from warehouses and distribution centers to office buildings and retail stores. Bob Moore Construction is a member of the Associated General Contractors of America, US Green Building Council and the Tilt-up Concrete Association.

Contact:
Jeff Schaefer, Information Manager
1110 North Watson Road
Arlington, Texas 76011
Fax: (817) 640-1250

Mail jschaefer@generalcontractor.com for more information.

Call 817-640-1200 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.generalcontractor.com

Let Your Company Be Known Around the World – Advertise Your Equipment

Bacolod City, Philippines

You can use the services offered at Komatpillar to post advertisements on your heavy equipment to inform people in the construction industry around the world.

If you are looking for equipment, take advantage of the Want-to-Buy category to inform suppliers what you need. You can contact sellers or buyers directly.

Mail komatpillar1@yahoo.com for more information.

See Web page at http://www.komatpillar.com

Geo-Plus Launches VisionPlus 2009 Software

Newark, Delaware

Among the new features is the site building feature. You can move a building and the setbacks adjust automatically. All of the elements of the drawing follow. A real time saver for any last minute changes. And who doesn’t need time! The connectivity manager, the parcel manager or all other modules are all conceived not only to respond to specific needs but also to help in process-related issues.

"We are pleased with the response that VisionPlus 2009 has generated. Its performance is the result of our commitment to our loyal customers. With their suggestions of development that are specific to their needs, they encourage us to continue to develop new aspects that keep us on top of our industry” said Wilfrid Beaupre, president of Geo-Plus.

VisionPlus 2009 is the result of several years serving professionals from the construction industry. VisionPlus Software has the largest number of licenses in circulation for any Canadian land surveying software running on AutoCAD, MicroStation, PowerDraft, Civil3D and IntelliCAD.

VisionPlus, designed by land surveyors for land surveyors, combines both COGO calculations and drawing functions, all in a friendly user interface. All modules are practical and easy to use. Those include full COGO calculations functions, topologic parcels manager, points and connectivity manager, building siting manager, least square adjustments, customizable legal descriptions and many automation tools. All land survey work becomes clear and easy. VisionPlus dramatically simplifies the drawing layout and information workflow processes, optimizing efficiency. Geo-Plus special trainer is always available to go and give a hand to any client who needs a quick start. The support team is also part of Geo-Plus strength.

Geo-Plus was founded in 1987, at which time it had but one software. And it bore the enterprise’s name, Geoplus. To respond to the constantly changing market Geo-Plus kept refining the software, and it became the top of the line geomatics software, VisionPlus. VisionPlus is widely used. Clients from small or great scale companies, for instance many governmental instances like Ministry of Transport, many municipalities and hydro electric plants, are using VisionPlus. Our list of clients is displayed on our website. Moreover, many colleges and universities use our software as a teaching tool for training the next generation of land surveyors.

In the near future, land surveying will be done in a complete different way. The people you see taking measures with total stations along roadsides and elsewhere will no longer be seen. All measurements will be taken from the air, by a sweeping method gathering tones of information. This will bring land survey to a new era, and VisionPlus will be there, on the first row, to assist in all its capacities. Geo-Plus has already started to plan having VisionPlus calculate millions of points all within reasonable laps of times. Geo-Plus is Canada’s most reliable land surveying software running on AutoCAD, MicroStation, PowerDraft, Civil3D and IntelliCAD.

Mail web@geo-plus.com for more information.

Call 800-672-1733 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.geo-plus.com/pdf/pres
s_release_visionplus_may2009.pdf

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