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Announcement: The Rising Architecture Billings Index (ABI) Indicates Increased Construction to Come in the Next Year

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 25, 2012

The latest data from the U.S. Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has been released and it points to good news for construction businesses and real estate developers. In August, this leading construction indicator rose by 1.5 points, indicating a possible recovery in the U.S. construction sector. This report is good news for every business tied to the construction industry, from the architects that plan the projects, to builders who oversee the construction, to the carpet, door and window, flooring and other industries who provide materials for construction.

The ABI now stands at 50.2, which is the best level over the past 5 months. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has stated that any reading over 50 indicates good demand for architect services. While this is certainly good news for the countrys architects, it is also good news for the construction industry, since high ABI readings often precede strong growth in the construction sector over the following 12 months.

Concerns have been raised regarding the ability of the architecture industry to meet the new demand being indicated. Many architects became unemployed during the downturn, and some wonder if those remaining in the industry will be able to meet increasing demand from new construction projects. Fortunately, a separate study found that the demands for new projects are being met. This means growth will continue and strengthen without being derailed by constraints in the design phase of construction.

Looking more closely at industry sectors, multi-family residential buildings are a clear leader, followed by commercial and institutional building projects. The data is an encouraging indicator for economic growth.

Those best positioned to take advantage in this upswing in construction will be the builders and developers who have access to the necessary capital to fund their projects. Because banks are still unwilling to loan due to issues in the capital markets, more developers and builders are turning to lending experts who can get find capital sources. Sunovis Financial is just such a lending organization. The company has an experienced team of banking and real estate professionals.

About Sunovis Financial

Sunovis Financial’s motto is to rebuild the U.S. economy, one business and one loan at a time. The team of professionals find access to capital for borrowers, and the company specializes in SBA loans as well.







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Resource Furniture Partners with Method Homes for Greenbuild 2012 Exposition

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New York, NY (PRWEB) November 06, 2012

Resource Furniture announces its collaboration with Seattle-based pre-fab builder Method Homes for the U.S. Green Building Councils 2012 Greenbuild exposition in San Francisco. Method Homes will build Green Zones 2012 Professional Builder display house, the only residential structure on display at the convention. The home will be furnished with several unique furniture systems from Resource Furniture.

The display home designed by Bogue Trondowski Architects is a prototype for Paradigm, a new series of pre-fab homes built by Method Homes. Minimizing your homes physical footprint is the single most important decision you can make to reduce your carbon footprint. The systems featured in this home clearly demonstrate that a reduction in square feet doesnt mean sacrificing comfort, function or style. says Ron Barth, President and co-founder of Resource Furniture. With meticulous planning, state-of-the-art design and cutting-edge products and furnishings, this 722 square foot home feels spacious and luxurious. We are proud to be a part of this Method Home team. As Brian Abramson, co-founder of Method Homes said, Method is using this home to educate people on how achievable sustainable living is in todays world.

The furniture systems from Resource Furniture include a freestanding, transforming wall bed/sofa system designed and made in Italy by Clei; a coordinating Home Office that folds to less than 14 deep when not in use; a 17 console table that expands into a dining table for 12; and an ottoman that converts to five seats.

The Clei products feature a lifetime warranty on all mechanisms, water-based finishes, Class E-1 chipboard composition and are FSC-CoC certified.

The project features super-efficient systems and products including a 200 s.f. greenhouse irrigated by the homes greywater reuse system and a photovoltaic solar array on the roof, which will generate power during the event. The homes energy consumption vs. generation will be tracked during the show. The home will be net zero energy and water, and in addition will target several leading environmental certifications, including LEED Platinum and eligibility for 6 of 7 petals of Living Building Challenge.

Greenbuild is the worlds largest convention dedicated to green building, and takes place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from November 14-16, 2012. Attendees of the 2012 San Francisco Greenbuild conference and the public are invited to explore Methods deeply sustainable Paradigm home in front of the Moscone Center.

Paradigm at Moscone

Where

Moscone Center, Outside the North Entrance

747 Howard Street, San Fransisco, CA 94103

When

Wednesday, November 14, 10:00am 7:00pm

Thursday, November 15, 9:00am 6:00pm

Product Details from Resource Furniture

Swing

Designed and made in Italy by Clei, Swing is a vertically opening queen bed attached to a 9′ sofa with an adjustable chaise. More than 10 linear feet of shelving is included, and there is additional storage under the sofa seat.

Home Office

Designed and made in Italy by Clei, the Home Office complements Swing and any of the transforming bed systems. Housed in a cabinet that is just 13 3/4 inches deep, the Home office includes: shelving below, a sizeable desk surface (42 1/2″ x 40 3/4″), built-in lighting and storage above the desk.

Goliath

The Goliath Console/Dining Table extends from 17 to 115 utilizing a unique aluminum telescoping mechanism. Table includes five extensions and goes from console table to seating for 12.

Cubista

This ottoman provides seating for up to five individuals. Each side of the ottoman can be removed and attached to one of four bases that nest inside the ottoman structure. Each stool has a comfortably padded seat and is the perfect dining and desk height.

About Resource Furniture

Resource Furniture has built a global network of showrooms offering a range of top-selling luxury European furniture. Resource Furniture is dedicated to redefining the use of space and pushing the limits of technology and design. Since 2000, Resource Furniture has imported and distributed inspired, modern furniture from the finest and most innovative European designers. Every piece in the Resource Furniture collection is hand-selected for its ability to transform a space with both beauty and functionality. For more information, visit one of the showrooms in New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary or on the web at http://www.resourcefurniture.com.







eMedia Announces Pre-Election Stimulus Program For Small Business Owners

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Fort Wayne, IN (PRWEB) October 09, 2012

eMedia wants to help small businesses in today’s challenging markets, and has announced it is is giving away a complete e-commerce website valued at up to $ 10,000, built on the industry leading Magento e-commerce platform. eMedia’s new Pre-Election Small Business Stimulus Program is now available. Eligible Small Businesses can learn more and enter to win this powerful business growth tool here.

It’s a fact, online sales are growing at double digit rates. Mobile e-commerce sales exploded last year and are on track to do so again. A recent article in Internet Retailer Magazine stated in its headline: “Web and other non-store holiday sales will increase 15% to 17% this year… 75% of those sales will stem from the web”. Businesses that are not online, or not visible on mobile devices, will miss this opportunity.

Lee Pomerantz, Pres/CEO of eMedia Technologies, Inc., explained his company’s core focus by saying “It’s really simple, helping small businesses grow helps our business grow”.

About eMedia:

If you are looking for Web Success Specialists, look no further, and welcome to eMedia Technologies, Inc. We use the latest web based tools and services to help our clients grow in todays fast paced, competitive markets.

eMedia has been in business since 1999, and we keep ourselves on the front edge of the rapidly changing online world. That said, what we do is not about the technology. Rather, its all about working with our clients to assist them in meeting their unique goals and objectives.

eMedia combines real world business experience with world-class design and development skills to provide our customers with solutions that get results.

eMedia Technologies, Inc. provides exceptional skills in the key areas needed to succeed in todays online world. Our primary areas of expertise include:

*Thorough understanding of todays online tools and how to apply them in the execution and achievement of business / organization growth & marketing goals

*Web design and development If it’s online, we can do it. e-Commerce design and development, Web presence design and development, Custom web enabled database applications, Custom web application design

*Internet Marketing , Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, email marketing, Inbound Marketing, Content Marketing

*Mobile web and mobile application design and development featuring Responsive Design

*Software as a Service (SaaS) design, development, and delivery

*Business Marketing and Consulting, Graphic Design, Project Management

Let eMedia become your WEB SUCCESS SPECIALISTS. We will develop the web image & deliver the online results your company or organization deserves.

Web Design & Development | eCommerce | Internet Marketing | Mobile Web and Applications |







HNTB selected as designer of L.A.s new Sixth Street Viaduct

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) October 19, 2012

The City of Los Angeles announced today it has selected HNTB Corporation to deliver final design and construction support services for the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement.

The new Sixth Street Bridge will be a world-class, iconic piece of Los Angeles infrastructure because of this international design competition and the communitys involvement every step of the way, said L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at a press conference earlier today. Los Angeles is where the world creates and innovates, and the selection of HNTB as the winning team reaffirms our ability to cultivate and attract the best and brightest in architecture, design and engineering right here in Los Angeles.

Were honored to have the opportunity to create a new icon that helps the City of Los Angeles address the need for urban parks and smart, sustainable development, said Gene Bougdanos, HNTB vice president and Los Angeles practice leader. The new Sixth Street Viaduct is a rare transformative opportunity for this community that will improve mobility, enhance safety, stimulate investment and offer people a place to gather, recreate and connect.

HNTBs winning design features:


A Ribbon of Light design concept that matches the family of Los Angeles River bridges and pays respect to the original bridge;
The concrete structure includes signature arches to U.S. Highway 101, serving as an iconic gateway to Boyle Heights;
A new Viaduct Park that will increase the recreational green space available to Boyle Heights residents;
An Arts Plaza that will be a dynamic urban gathering place and a catalyst for economic growth, as well as providing expanded opportunities for public art, including digital murals from local schools and artists;
Easier bike and pedestrian access compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
Improved access to the Los Angeles River.

It was chosen by a panel made of members from the Bureau of Engineering and Caltrans, with unanimous support from the Design Aesthetic Advisory Committee. The DAAC is made up of stakeholders including community members, river advocates, and design professionals.

Construction is expected to start in 2015 after approval from the Board of Public Works and the Los Angeles City Council. The project, which will create nearly 5,000 jobs, is expected to be completed in late 2018 and opened in 2019.

HNTB has a long-standing presence in Los Angeles, starting nearly 100 years ago with the design of the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena and extending to the present with projects such as the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Widening, University of Southern California Galen Center and the new Tom Bradley Terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport.

Its a recognized industry leader in the planning, design and construction of complex, long-span and movable bridges. HNTBs bridge practice has been responsible for numerous award-winning signature bridge projects across the United States including the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge in Boston; the Blennerhassett Bridge in West Virginia; Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge in Omaha, Neb; the Lake Champlain Bridge in New York and the Mississippi River Bridge in St. Louis.

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With nearly a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and solves clients most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program delivery and construction management. For more information, visit http://www.hntb.com.







411 Deck Pro Rolls Out New Website Design

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 31, 2012

411 Deck Pro, a San Francisco deck contractor, recently rolled out its new website design that affords site visitors a simple and easily navigable interface in which to engage with resources about decks.

The new navigation menu provides visitors to the 411 Deck Pro website ease of access to various deck resources. With this addition to the navigation menu, it is now easier to reach deck building and deck design information in the Deck Resource Center, the Commercial Deck Image Galleries, the Residential Deck Image Galleries, and the Deck Accessories Image Galleries.

The 411 Deck Pro Deck Resource Center provides visitors to the site with a wealth of information about deck design, deck building resources, and deck maintenance. With the update to 411 Deck Pro’s website, the Deck Resource Center is easier to browse through, and therefore, visitors can gather useful tips on a number of deck design and deck building topics.

The newly added image gallery sections showcase the past work completed by 411 Deck Pro and their licensed and bonded deck contractors. Past deck projects include commercial decks, residential composite decks, residential wood decks, and the installation of deck accessories, including deck railings and deck lighting. These image galleries reveal the breadth of 411 Deck Pro’s projects, and the wide range of possibilities available to prospective clients who are considering undertaking a deck building project.

For more information on 411 Deck Pro, the new 411 Deck Pro website, and building a deck, contact 411 Deck Pro today.

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411 Deck Pro specializes in deck building. From an in depth deck resource center to a three step referral process, 411 Deck Pro ensures the best possible deck building experience. Serving San Francisco and surrounding areas, 411 Deck Pro provides referrals to preferred licensed and bonded deck contractors in California.







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Leading Nutrition Store Chooses Turbine For Digital Marketing

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Lincoln, NE (PRWEB) October 17, 2012

Chad Case, owner of Max Muscle of Nebraska and Director of Nutrition for the National Football Academies, has partnered with Turbine Interactive to build his brand through the strategic use of social media.

“With the way social marketing has exploded, if you are not using that as a vehicle to drive your business, simply put, you are going to be left behind,” said Case, whose Max Muscle franchise has been rated first in customer satisfaction for six years. “In visiting with Jason Petersen and his team, it was clear that this was a team that was focused on driving results.”

Petersen, Turbine’s founder and CEO, explained that his Lincoln-based firm takes a fresh look at every client’s business, industry and message in creating an effective digital marketing strategy.

“Just like in traditional marketing, there are principles in digital placement, but

you cannot take a cookie-cutter approach,” Petersen said. “It’s important for us to understand goals, driving values, competition and the realistic resources a client is able to commit before we recommend the best way to leverage social media.”

In working with Max Muscle, Turbine crafted a strategy that includes building not only the Max Muscle Brand, but Case’s reputation as a nutritional and supplements expert to coaches and athletes. The strategy outlines how to use a very specific focus each quarter to help Case and his Max Muscle team keep their digital message on target and move toward business goals.

“As a owner of multiple businesses, being able to see tangible numbers, to be explained things in an easy to understand format, and to also be able to let a team work on many of these things for me, were all strong driving forces in what drew me to Turbine,” Case said. “Instead of a hodgepodge and potpourri approach to social media, having a strategic game plan to help me put my best foot forward was extremely important.”

Petersen has worked with more than 1,300 businesses and organizations on effectively using digital assets including websites, videos, social media platforms and mobile apps.

“With the digital space changing literally daily, businesses like Max Muscle need a partner to help them navigate,” Petersen said. “No business person has time or money to waste and digital marketing can quickly become a black hole.”

“I think the biggest problem is understanding how, when, and why to use each (social media stream), to have content for each, and to keep it all organized,” Case said. “As business owners, there are a plethora of things pulling you in multiple directions at any given moment. Having a team like Turbine to help keep you on track is tremendously beneficial.”

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About Turbine Interactive

Turbine Interactive is a digital marketing firm that helps businesses power websites by energizing their unique online brands. Turbine creates the tools and shows its clients how to leverage interactive technology, such as websites, social media and mobile phone applications to fuel profitable strategic marketing plans. Turbine Interactive is headquartered in Lincoln, NE, and offers more than 40 years of combined experience to clients nationwide. The company is led by Jason Petersen. For more information, call 402.817.1224 or visit http://thisisturbine.com







Chevrolet Calgary Dealer Excited to Begin Retailing The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse

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Calgary, AB (PRWEB) October 18, 2012

To stay relevant, every major automaker has to constantly update its stock, and ensure that its renovated product portfolio is consonant with the needs and demands of consumers. In the past five or six years, the crossover has been a competitive market for all automakers, as many young families are discovering the way a crossover combines the spaciousness and comfortability of a minivan with the utility and range of an SUV.

With the Traverse, Chevrolet is up against the Ford Explorer, the Dodge Durango and the Honda Pilot. GMs goal with this unit was to create something more stylish, with a wider range of utilities that simultaneously offered a greater degree of family-friendly perks. With more young people being attracted to the crossover market than ever, General Motors was also looking to appeal to this demographic, with a more contemporary interior and better fuel mileage.

The stakes for this vehicle release are high everywhere, but especially in Canada and Calgary where the market for crossovers is extremely high. Canadians everywhere love their crossovers, as this article indicates, and the reasons are fairly straightforward and easy to understand. The country of Canada encompasses a huge amount of land, much of it uniquely suited to world-class outdoor adventures. To fully utilize all of this space, many young families feel like their best chance is by driving a completely outfitted crossover.

In Calgary, with the Rocky Mountains near at hand, its easy to assume that the call of the wild is equally persuasive and the resale value of crossovers remains very high throughout all of Canada. With these things in mind, GSL Chev City, one of the largest franchised GM dealers in the city and even the province, is looking forward to selling the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse as early as this week.

There are many expectations among the staff that the transformed Traverse, with the industrys inaugural center-side airbag, a deeply capacious interior perfect for families, and augmented towing capacity, will be a perfect fit for the needs of many auto buyers. If the basic model doesnt suit a given buyer, there are many different designations to choose from, as GM has made their vehicle selections extremely customizable and flexible.

This is a vehicle that is a good fit for any family that needs a lot of space, but is looking to do more than just get from point A to point B, a family that knows that they are going to be going on cross-country adventures that involve extra storage space and hauling a trailer. As a franchised Chevrolet dealer in Calgary, GSL Chev City will be able to offer extensive maintenance and benefits packages in accordance with whatever the manufacturer makes available.







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Absolute Automation Releases First in Series of Home Protection Info Graphics

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(PRWEB) October 02, 2012

In this first info graphic from Absolute Automation Inside the Mind of a Burglar, info graphic researcher Renee Laurin relayed statistics detailing the average conceptual burglars state of mind at the time of robbery. This particular info graphic is aimed at helping consumers understand where the weak points in their security system are from an outside perspective.

Absolute Automation Inc. marketing manager Nathan McBride reports, Wed noticed a lot of customers calling in, not really sure what the best way to protect themselves and their property was, which was leading to purchases they didnt feel 100% confident in achieving the security results they had in mind. With this info graphic series, were hoping to help customers and home owners make educated purchases to achieve their home protection goals.

McBride believes that info graphics are one of the most effective methods at delivering information quickly and efficiently to consumers. The compact and visual presentation allows readers to quickly grasp the key points and leave with a better understanding of the facts. Long blog articles or other forms of communication seem not to have the same impact on readers as visual representations such as info graphics.

Laurin shows that 85% of burglars reported having been deterred from breaking into a home which had a television set or radio on. This information is quickly viewable at the top of the display for viewers to assess. She also goes on to show that 85% of burglars cased out a home before hitting it. Laurin comments, These types of statistics are not known to the average homeowner, and we felt that visually seeing some of these sobering facts would be beneficial. While home owners cannot prevent criminals from scouting out their homes or looking to burglarize, they can be better informed on what to keep an eye out for. Being better informed means homeowners can make safer security choices in their own homes.

The infographic also shows that 75% of burglars accessed the home through the window as opposed to the door, McBride says, This helps to show that while having a heavy door and dead bolt is important, realistically it will not stop most burglars. However simple window break sensors, or motion sensors inside the home can be easily programmed into an alarm system to sound both local alarms or sirens and to scare the intruder away or call out to neighbors, an alarm company etc.

Absolute Automation has been in the home security industry since 1995. Specializing in DIY security systems, security cameras and other home automation or security equipment Absolute Automation Inc. offers free technical support on all of their products and most orders are eligible for free shipping.







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Acuity Business Solutions CEO June R. Jewell, CPA to Speak at The Zweig Letter Hot Firm Conference

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(PRWEB) September 12, 2012

Acuity Business Solutions, an award winning provider of software and business management consulting services, announces June R. Jewell, CPA, President and CEO, will be a featured speaker at The Zweig Letter Hot Firm Conference in Aspen, CO, October 24 -25, 2012. The Zweig Letter Hot Firm Conference is one of the premier conferences for the fastest growing and most successful architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms. Executives and industry experts come to celebrate their success, share industry news, learn from their peers, and leave with the tools they need to make the coming year even more successful.

June will present Utilizing Technology to Improve Business Management which encompasses the following discussion:

“There are two ways to improve the execution of your projects and business management using people or technology. By leveraging technology you can save money, grow faster and improve business processes to increase profitability. In this presentation, we will look at all the areas that technology can positively impact your business results including business development and proposals, financial management, project estimating and budgeting, employee analysis, resource scheduling and forecasting and overall firm performance analysis. We will also look at how to recognize areas of your business where your firm can benefit from implementing technology, and how to get the highest return on your investment.”

“We are thrilled to have June Jewell speaking at this years Zweig Letter Hot Firm Conference. The high-quality presentations on topics of interest to our clients are what make this conference one of the top events in our industry and, as one of the leaders in the industry, June brings the deep experience and knowledge that our attendees have come to expect. said Mark C. Zweig, Founder and CEO, ZweigWhite

About Acuity Business Solutions

Acuity Business Solutions helps project-based businesses such as Architecture, Engineering and Environmental firms, Government Contractors and Professional Services firms find opportunities, win business, deliver projects, and manage their organization. Our clients benefit from over twenty years of industry knowledge and best practices. Acuity Business Solutions has built a tremendous track record, helping hundreds of firms reduce costs and increase their profitability. Acuity Business Solutions is committed to your business results. For more information about Acuity Business Solutions and the products and services offered please visit http://www.AcuityBusiness.com

About ZweigWhite

ZweigWhite is a consulting and publishing company that helps leaders in the architecture, engineering and environmental consulting industries achieve their business and personal goals. Since 1988, when the firm was founded by Mark Zweig (and later joined by Fred White), ZweigWhite has offered an array of publications, services, and events designed to provide firm leaders with the tools they need to succeed. What began with a simple newsletter has grown over the last two decades to become a comprehensive suite of products and services, including newsletters, market research reports, seminars and executive education offerings, business conferences, and management consulting services covering virtually every aspect of business management. Visit ZweigWhite at http://www.zweigwhite.com.







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