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New Tile Testing Laboratory

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:19:52 GMT

LYNN, Mass., May 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Trusty-Step International, a manufacturer of slip-resistant floor chemicals, announces the opening of their new tile testing laboratory. The new laboratory will test all types of hard mineral surfaces, including tile, marble, granite, etcetera.

All tests will be in compliance with the recently revised ASTM 1028-06, "Standard Test Method for Determining the Static Coefficient of Friction of Ceramic Tile and other Like Surfaces by the Horizontal Dynamometer Pull-Meter Method."

Test results will be provided to clients, enabling them to know the SCOF of a tile before purchasing or specifying it. This will let them know if that tile complies with the American's with Disabilities Act requirements of 0.06 for horizontal surfaces and 0.08 for ramps, in all public buildings.

For information and prices,
visit: www.trusty-step.com

or contact:
Trusty-Step International. 271 Western Avenue, Lynn, MA 01904
Tel: 781-593-9800 or 800-323-0047.

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First in the Northeast, Paul Morse of Morse Constructions, Inc. Achieves the NARI Green Certified Professional (GCP) Designation

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:27:19 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paul Morse, GCP, CR, CAPS is the first builder/remodeler in the northeast, and the third in the nation, to receive the National Association of Remodeling Industries (NARI) Green Certified Professional designation. Morse receives this certification after one and a half years of study with NARI, facilitating their Green Remodeling study group, and practicing sustainable building for over 3 decades.

NARI has established the Green Certified Professional (GCP) designation to promote the highest standards of green remodeling through credentialing of remodeling professionals. In order to attain the GCP certification the remodeler must have been a full time remodeler for at least 5 years, have conducted remodeling projects using green principles, practices, or products for at least 3 years, have continuing education in sustainable renovation, and pass a comprehensive examination.

Paul Morse is an owner and president of Morse Constructions, Inc., a design/build renovation firm with offices in Somerville, Massachusetts. Paul has been implementing sustainable building practices since 1973. Recently green building has become more popular and homeowners and those purchasing homes are looking for contractors, architects, and engineers who are knowledgeable in the many facets of sustainable building.

"Sustainable renovations are more complicated than building a new green home," says Morse. "Our company is committed to incorporating green building practices in to all of our projects to promote healthy, energy efficient homes which have the least impact on the environment."

Morse Constructions, Inc. has over 34 years of experience in the renovation industry. Special areas of focus include: sustainable design and building, historic restoration and whole house renovations, seamless additions, kitchens and baths, aging in place, and maximizing use of available space in smaller homes.

For more information on sustainable renovations or Morse Constructions, Inc., please contact Karen Morse at 617-666-4460 or karen @morseconstructions.com.

Website: www.morseconstructions.com.

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National Signing Day Alert - Southern Bleacher Lands Top Talent Pat Summerall

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:05:16 GMT

GRAHAM, Texas, April 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For years, Pat Summerall has provided analysis and color commentary for the premier talent from around the nation. Whether broadcasting 16 Super Bowls or providing in-depth analysis of top high school talent via his nationally syndicated Sports Stars of Tomorrow and Future Phenoms, Pat Summerall knows talent when he sees it.

So when the opportunity to represent renowned sports facility builder Southern Bleacher Company of Graham, Texas arose, Pat jumped at the chance.

Said Pat, "Southern Bleacher is the first player to sign when it's time to build your new sports facility." Whether you are a small ISD or a top-tier university, Southern Bleacher has made its mark in the industry by constantly finding new ways of addressing facility designs and the seating systems required.

Solving customer's needs while providing superior products with innovation has always been a priority for Southern Bleacher and sets them apart from the competition.

Stated Garrett Pettus from Southern Bleacher, "We are honored and pleased to be associated with Hall of Famer Pat Summerall. From his early days as an athlete at the University of Arkansas to his NFL days as a place kicker to his decades of excellence in the TV/radio booth, Pat has always been at the top of his game. We'd like to think, too, that we at Southern Bleacher are at the top of our game as well. "

Southern Bleacher Company is a 3rd generation, family owned and operated company that takes pride in their commitment to excellence.

More information: www.southernbleacher.com.

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Air Quality Company Provides Free Furnace Testing and Inspection to Ensure Safe Air

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:31:06 GMT

CHICAGO, Ill., March 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Having healthy air in a home or workplace should not be a luxury, but a necessity. That's why a new web site, SafeHVAC.com(TM), is offering free furnace tests and inspections to demonstrate not only how to improve air quality, but overall health. Home and business owners fill out a simple online form and are instantly registered for a free test; it's that simple.

Mold spores can grow at the rate of 70 trillion new mold spores in just 24 hours and cooling coils (the lung of a furnace) is a perfect breeding ground for mold and bacteria, due to condensation. While the furnace or air conditioner is operating, it continually re-circulates that same condensation, mold and bacteria.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) both advise on having heating, ventilating and cooling system inspections to ensure that air quality is mold and bacteria free. They agree that these inspections and subsequent actions to improve the system will yield healthier aging and easier breathing.

SafeHVAC.com(TM) not only inspects systems, they provide home and business owners with video and take a sampling of the amount of mold and bacteria that is present; contamination levels will vary. Once the level of contamination is determined, an ultraviolet germicidal c-band (UV-C) is suggested for installation over coils to instantly kill mold and bacteria; it's an affordable EPA treatment to fix the problem.

If not corrected, these micro-organisms will eventually be inhaled leading to a potentially harmful situation, especially for people with respiratory sensitivities and children with asthma.

"Mold is an opportunist, starting at the cooling coils of a furnace," Darryl Morris, Marketing Director for SafeHVAC.com(TM), explains. "Mold breeds; its invisible spores are produced and float throughout the air of a home looking for a moist place to land, reproduce, and create more mold spores. UV-C can stop the cycle at its source - the furnace."

The actual test takes approximately 60 seconds or less and adheres to all laws, regulations and ordinances that pertain to the HVAC and the Indoor Air Quality Industry.

UV-C Antimicrobial Treatment Ultraviolet lights have been used for decades to create some of the world's healthiest environments and it has also been used to disinfect hospitals and sterilize drinking water.

Research has shown that ultraviolet rays with wavelengths of 253.7 nanometers are optimal for killing micro-organisms. This wavelength is commonly called the "Germicidal bandwidth" because it deactivates the DNA of these micro-organisms. SafeHVAC.com's technology has been tested by the EPA against air-borne viruses, mold, and bacteria - and has resulted in being a safe and EPA-registered, non-toxic solution.

Currently, the service is available in six states with plans for expansion: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. For more information or to arrange a meeting with an environmental consultant, visit: www.SafeHVAC.com - or call: 1-888-355-HVAC (4822).

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Tests Show NevaSlip(TM) Anti-Slip Floor Treatment is Safe for Environment, Perfect for 'Green Building'

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:57:24 GMT

LYNN, Mass., March 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Independent laboratory testing of the formula that NevaSlip(TM) anti-slip floor service uses to make architectural stone and tile floors slip resistant shows it to be 100% environmentally safe, even as it gives those floors a Static Coefficient of Friction (SCOF) rating that meets or exceeds current federal ADA regulations.

These test results prove that using NevaSlip, architects, builders, and building owners active in the "green building" movement can make the natural stone and tile floors they prefer safe from harmful and costly slip-and-fall accidents, while still being "green." And NevaSlip's 8-year guarantee helps keep the building "green" long after it's built.

"Natural stone is the ultimate 'green' flooring product," says NevaSlip Owner and President Stan Handman, "but granite, marble, and other natural stones can be dangerously slippery when they get wet. That's why NevaSlip is a perfect partner for an architect or builder who wants to be safe and make sure they stay LEED compliant in their buildings."

LEED(R) does not offer green certification for building-related products, and there is not yet one dominant "green" product certification organization, but these test results have Handman exploring which certification procedures, if any, would mean the most to his architectural, building, and corporate clients.

NevaSlip is an anti-slip floor treatment service with 18 years of making floors slip resistant for a range of companies, health clubs, hospitals, manufacturers, nursing homes, shopping malls, and universities from coast to coast. With health care costs and personal injury law suits continually on the rise, many companies also look at NevaSlip installation as a cost-savings strategy.

Web site: www.nevaslip.com.

For more information, contact:
Stan Handman, President
NevaSlip
271 Western Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904

Phone: 781-598-2020
Fax: 781-598-4937
e-mail: safe @nevaslip.com

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Pareto Building Improvement Publishes Guidebook to Help Building Professionals Achieve Highest Level of Success in an Increasingly Challenging Market

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:01:56 GMT

CHICAGO, Ill., March 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pareto Building Improvement announces a new guidebook on commercial building development and construction that assists working professionals to manage in an increasingly challenging market - "Choosing Project Success: A Guide for Building Professionals" (ISBN: 978-0-9799969-0-0).

All members of the development team - building owners and managers, designers, project managers, and lenders are daily faced with the challenges of managing commercial construction projects. And, the recent down turn in residential building has spilled over to commercial and institutional construction, adding to existing challenges.

Due to company downsizing and changes in construction technology, many building professionals have been thrown into immediately managing projects, and making key design and construction decisions without proper knowledge. And, before they can seek help, some management and technical knowledge is needed to know who to ask, and how to evaluate their answers. Classroom study may not always be available, so that is where "Choosing Project Success" can help.

"Choosing Project Success," authored by J.F. McCarthy, is written for building professionals who have already achieved success but want to do more. This book teaches them how to be in their field's top few percent.

"Choosing Project Success" uniquely provides an integrated managerial approach to all aspects of commercial development, useable by the all. The project management tools of estimating, scheduling, productivity, and people and site management are defined in workable terms. Technical aspects of construction materials, soils, concrete, masonry, life safety systems, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical are explained.

Prior knowledge of subjects and classroom study are not required. Each chapter subject can be learned in about one hour. A few chapters can be read over the weekend, and knowledge can be applied on Monday morning.

Dr. F. William Yost, Professor of the UCLA Anderson School of Management, comments: "Finally, a book that analyzes the key issues and provides the real-world solutions project managers have been seeking. It's about time!"

McCarthy, with 36 years of construction experience, is the owner of a commercial general contracting firm, J.F. McCarthy, based in Westchester, Illinois.

To ensure distribution to all construction and development markets, McCarthy simultaneously founded publishing company, Pareto Building Improvement, and the book was published in January 2008. For more information, visit: www.paretobi.com.

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IBC Announces Patent Pending on Energy Saving Technology

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:30:13 GMT

Insulated Electrical Box Expected to be Incorporated Into New Homes

BREVARD, N.C. - Feb. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Insulation Business Consultants announced today that the firm has developed a means of maintaining the thermal integrity of exterior walls, eliminating the voids in the insulation where electrical boxes (switch and receptacle boxes), create significant holes in the residential thermal envelope.

IBC invented the technology which incorporates insulating panels of Argon gas and an optional radiant barrier. IBC developed it while working on the development of a separate energy-saving technology relating to custom-formed batts for the Fibertek Corporation of Lakeland, Florida.

A University of North Dakota study in 2000 indicated that an average American home loses fifty dollars in heat energy each year through leakage of energy in and around electrical boxes. Since 2000, energy cost per unit, (BTU), has increased dramatically.

IBC found builders were unable to provide adequate insulation to the wall behind the electrical boxes using materials typically available on the jobsite. Thermal imaging always indicated substantial heat loss at the box regardless of efforts taken to mitigate the loss.

The new electrical box design allows building inspectors assurance that thermal performance of the exterior walls will comply with the existing building code language.

IBC is negotiating with several manufacturers of electrical boxes to incorporate the technology, and the newer boxes are expected to be available by summer of 2008.

Insulation Business Consultants (www.IBCofUSA.com) has long been involved with energy-saving technology. The firm owns insulation contracting companies and provides consultation services to insulation contracting services organizations nation-wide.

William Daviau
of: Insulation Business Consultants
Telephone: 828-883-4208
email - billdaviau @aol.com

176 Kituhwa Trail
Brevard, NC 28712
URL - http://www.ibcofusa.com/

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PowerFlite Communications Wins NevaSlip(TM) Advertising and Branding Account to Support National Expansion

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:27:14 GMT

QUINCY, Mass. - Dec. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerFlite Communications (www.powerflitebrand.com), an advertising, design, and branding firm headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, has been hired by the NevaSlip(TM) brand to promote that company's recent nationwide expansion.

"The architects and building owners who have used NevaSlip know the insurance and liability benefits it delivers in relation to their tile, stone, and concrete floors," says PowerFlite Principal and Creative Director Greg Robertson. "But the design and building trade is a hands-on business, so having the locations to serve all 50 states now is great for NevaSlip, and its clients. They want to get the word out, of course, and we're just glad they chose us to do it."

PowerFlite's plan for NevaSlip includes a strategic mix of trade advertising, direct mail, and public relations, accented by a bold new brand identity package that includes their new "We've got you covered" positioning line. Robertson says the NevaSlip website (www.nevaslip.com) pre-dates PowerFlite's involvement, but is also likely to be updated as the campaign progresses. Marketing budgets are not yet finalized, but are believed to be under $1 million for the first year.

Based in Lynn, Massachusetts, NevaSlip is an advanced anti-slip floor service that helps architects and building owners reduce insurance and legal costs by giving marble, terrazzo, tile, granite, and concrete floors a Static Coefficient of Friction (SCOF) that meets federal ADA standards. Guaranteed for 8 years, NevaSlip uses an environmentally-safe, "green" formula that is also invisible to the eye.

Robertson describes PowerFlite Communications as a small group of highly-experienced advertising and marketing people giving clients strategically-smart, concept-based creative work to instigate real world reactions. Maybe the firm's motivational call-to-arms says it best, and simplest, in prodding clients and prospects to "Fly Higher."

In addition to NevaSlip, PowerFlite's other recent work includes print, outdoor, TV, and brand identity projects for Quincy Medical Center, the Metropolitan New York Library Council, Maxima Mortgage, SHARED, Inc., Emerson Hospital, and Twinkle Designs.

For more information, visit www.powerflitebrand.com

or Contact:

Greg Robertson
Principal + Creative Director
PowerFlite Communications
E: greg@powerflitebrand(.com)
P: 617-803-1274
F: 617-687-0226

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U.S. Facilities, Inc. Awarded Contract for Management Services for The City of Philadelphia Municipal Buildings

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:37:38 GMT

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Nov. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Philadelphia awarded U.S. Facilities, Inc. (USF) a four-year contract for facilities operations, maintenance and support services at three of The City's largest municipal buildings (TRIPLEX) located in Center City, Philadelphia.

The three high-rise buildings in the TRIPLEX contract include the Municipal Services Building which houses city offices and customer services; Criminal Justice Center which provides courtrooms, judge's chambers, holding cells and judiciary support functions; and the One Parkway Building which provides executive and general office space for various city departments. In total, the TRIPLEX buildings occupy over 1.4 million square feet.

At TRIPLEX, USF provides 24/7 building operations and maintenance services through an assigned staff of managers, supervisors and skilled technicians. USF also provides support services through specialized subcontractors that include security and custodial services, elevator maintenance, landscape maintenance, snow and ice removal, and water treatment. USF continues to partner with The City in developing and implementing cost effective, energy saving "green" initiatives.

About USF
Since 1967, U.S. Facilities, Inc. has provided professional facilities management and infrastructure support services to federal, state and municipal government agencies and commercial enterprises.

USF is a nationally recognized minority owned company with a proven record of program success and sustained growth in the industry.

More information: www.usfacilitiesinc.com/contact.html.

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Plumbing Enlightenment, Inc. Gives Contractors Ability to Outsource Estimating Services

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:30:00 GMT

CLEVELAND, Ohio - July 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Plumbing Enlightenment, Inc., the newest member of the Enlightenment family of businesses, announces a new company that provides a plumbing outsource estimating service to contractors. Plumbing Enlightenment, Inc. understands the challenge and cost involved in finding a skilled individual to fill the position of a full-time estimator. As a result, they have filled a much-needed niche in the industry.

"We serve as the estimating department, expanding estimating capabilities for contractors," Ron Soltis, founder and president of Plumbing Enlightenment, Inc. explained. "They don't need to hire additional estimators; we do the estimating for them."

Estimates are an integral part of the bidding process and contractors must make accurate bids that are more than "guesstimates" to ensure consistent profit, survival and success.

"Our passion and commitment," Soltis said, "is to change the way the construction industry bids and awards projects by giving contractors the best tools to achieve that success. Our goal is to support contractors' estimating needs whether to maintain or grow their business."

A national professional plumbing estimating service company, Plumbing Enlightenment, Inc., specializes in all types of plumbing construction. Services may be used on an as-needed or full-time basis.

"We make it affordable for contractors to receive proven plumbing estimating expertise and to augment their business when they need it," Soltis said. "Contractors are encouraged to interact on all projects with our estimators throughout the entire bidding process; even the most experienced plumbers will benefit from our service."

After almost eight years of running a successful electrical estimating outsourcing business, Soltis founded Plumbing Enlightenment, Inc. in 2007. Soltis has over 25 years in the construction industry as a successful contractor, estimator, consultant and trainer. Plumbing Enlightenment, Inc. is built on the electrical estimating service business' model.

As Chief Estimator, Paul Sergovic brings Plumbing Enlightenment, Inc. more than 23 years of experience in the plumbing contracting industry. He worked his way up from a Plumbing Draftsman to an Operations Manager for a multi-million dollar mechanical contractor; he has successfully estimated and managed plumbing projects from residential housing, schools and hotels to airports, military buildings, and maximum security prisons.

Plumbing Enlightenment, Inc. also offers additional support services to plumbing contractors that include: On Site Plotter Printing, Project Prospecting, Job Costing, and Company Financial Overhead/Burden Analysis.

For more information, visit: www.plumbingenlightenment.com.

For media or business queries, please contact: Sally Soltis, of Plumbing Enlightenment, Inc., at 440-236-3024.

Despite New Construction Woes Altamont Homes Continues to Grow and Diversify

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:26:00 GMT

MARTINEZ, Calif. - Apr. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There has been much recent press about the decline in new homes sales for the first part of 2007, but Altamont Homes, Inc., a licensed general contractor, has not been negatively affected; the company has recently expanded to seven western states - California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Arizona.

According to Eric Peterson, President of Altamont Homes, Inc., the reason for this expansion is due to the company's specialization in off-site construction. Altamont Homes sells and performs the on-site assembly of homes and multi-family buildings which are built off-site in controlled-factory environments.

These are not manufactured or mobile homes; they are conventional housing with the same amenities, appearance, financing, and code compliance as houses built on-site. This type of construction is commonly known as pre-built or true modular housing in Eastern and Central portions of the U.S., but it has only recently started making a significant impact in the West.

The Automated Building Consortium reported that between 1995 and 2005, this type of construction has steadily been on the rise; it has more than doubled.

One of the main reasons for the rise in popularity is cost. Peterson explains that California homes that are identical to theirs, but "stick-built" on site by a contractor cost between $175 and $300 per square foot.

Altamont Homes can save clients hundreds of thousands of dollars by building homes off-site in an efficient and quality-controlled production facility.

Altamont Homes works with 16 different factory suppliers throughout the West to provide developers and custom-home clients with the best off-site built housing choice for their needs, location, and budget.

A full spectrum of services is offered to clients through all phases of the building process. This includes: obtaining permits, grading, installing utilities, building foundations, on-site assembly and finish of the off-site built homes. Altamont Homes also provides project consulting services and training to other contractors and developers.

Houses range from standard to luxury. Project managers will work with clients to customize elements to create the home of their dreams.

"We may be the only construction company in the West that has the experience and ability to deliver, assemble and finish off-site constructed homes in any part of any of the seven states that we are licensed in," Peterson said.

Altamont Homes has assembly and finish crews that are mobile and capable of assembling and finishing a single home or a whole development in a remote area in a cost effective and efficient manner.

"Attention to detail and excellence in workmanship is never sacrificed," Peterson explained.

Altamont Homes is also planning the launch of a new web site to showcase their custom, luxury off-site constructed homes that can be delivered and assembled anywhere in the states that it currently serves.

For more information, visit: www.AltamontHomes.com.

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Sharrow Consulting Group Expands to Help Homebuilders Manage Change

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:09:00 GMT

ROCHESTER, NY - July 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sharrow Consulting Group (SCG) is expanding its people services to help homebuilders manage change through tapping the full potential of their workforces. Creating a winning strategy is important, but defining and managing the change needed to succeed is where 70-75% of companies fail.

The rewards for success are well documented. When measured against companies with the least sophisticated people systems, those with the best have a clear competitive edge:

* Three times greater company value

* Four times greater sales per employee

According to Lou Csabay, Managing Director of SCG's people practice, "As small and mid-sized builders fight for market share in a slowing market, more and more of them see that there are big gains possible from investing in people. SCG can provide practical expertise in both homebuilding and OD, with an end-to-end approach that rigorously matches competencies to business needs and profits, not "nice-to-haves."

New additions to the SCG team include:

- Karen Stein-Townsend - specialist in training programs that tap the knowledge of "stars," creating a culture of learning and collaboration.

- John Capman - expert in competency models and HR/OD research to maximize builder success.

- Michael Kern - skilled in providing builders with ways to base decisions on real data, creating people systems that achieve results, and job descriptions that focus on competencies core to strategy.

SCG offers a full suite of ongoing services at price points affordable for small-to mid-sized builders:

With offices nationwide, SCG (www.sharrowconsulting.com) helps homebuilders build performance by aligning strategy, structure, process and people.

Along with sister company Sharrow Group (www.sharrowgroup.com), a retained executive search firm, SCG is part of Associated Builder Solutions (www.associatedbuildersolutions.com), providing practical answers to builders' unique challenges.

Sharrow Consulting Group Helps Home Builders Sell in a Tightening Market

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:43:00 GMT

ROCHESTER, NY - July 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the addition of Jerry Costanzo as VP and Associate Partner, Sharrow Consulting Group (SCG) is expanding its homebuilder services to include sales and marketing expertise.

Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jerry has over 25 years of executive experience in sales and marketing strategy and tactics, building revenues for major builders such as US Home/Lennar, as VP of Sales and Marketing for Colorado Springs division, and K. Hovnanian, as VP of Training. Jerry now specializes in providing builders with the market intelligence needed to meet buyer demands with better products, before costly missteps. He was instrumental in developing the "dollhouse technique," a unique method of gathering buyer response earlier in the product development cycle.

In a tightening market, builders know they must define competitive attention through consultative selling of products that answer the needs of changing buyer demographics.

"Every generation and demographic has very different expectations and needs," says Costanzo. "And with the supply and demand equation shifting, builders can no longer afford to put products on the market without real data beforehand."

"Armed with data, we can prime sales teams and sales managers for success. Even in the toughest times, builders can realize top-line growth with the right tools and training," says Bill Carpitella, CEO of Sharrow Consulting Group.

SCG sales and marketing services include:

With offices nationwide, SCG (www.sharrowconsulting.com) helps homebuilders build performance by aligning strategy, structure, process and people. Along with sister company Sharrow Group (www.sharrowgroup.com), a retained executive search firm, SCG is part of Associated Builder Solutions (www.associatedbuildersolutions.com), providing practical answers to builders' unique challenges.

ABS and Unify Partner to Serve the Complete Homebuilder Supply Chain

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 16:53:00 GMT

ROCHESTER, NY (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Builder Solutions (ABS), providing homebuilders with executive search and business consulting since 1968 announces an alliance with Unify International, specialists in improving operations and construction systems with builders and trade contractors.

This partnership will focus on the changing needs of homebuilders today, who must plan for a future where housing growth in the next 25 years promises to eclipse any period in US history, while dealing with margins in a present where many markets are slowing down. A December 2005 survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders found that 64% of builders are now using incentives such as offers to pay closing costs and free upgrades while 19% are cutting prices.

According to Bill Carpitella, CEO/President of Associated Builder Solutions, "The partnership with Unify lets us deliver a major advantage to ABS customers, by giving them seamless access to a set of consulting services and sophisticated database audit and measurement tools that quickly pinpoint specific areas for more profitable construction and internal processes. An even bigger advantage is the fact that both Unify and ABS experts are proven under fire. They can do more than diagnose, they can help builders succeed in improving their operations - and not just builders but every part of their supply chain."

Steve McGee, CEO and founder of Unify International (www.unifyinternational.com) adds "Unify customers are also winners, gaining access to deep expertise in determining, finding, and developing the talent they must have to achieve their goals." He adds "Business goals are only met when people and processes mesh completely. I look forward to this partnership because Unify and ABS are equally committed to solutions that match a builder's real situation, not one size fits all."

Associated Builder Solutions (www.AssociatedBuilderSolutions.com) now includes: The Sharrow Group, with expertise in executive search for the homebuilding industry; Sharrow Consulting Group, providing the full gamut of operations solutions, Robichaud Financial Services, specialists in mergers and acquisition, investment banking and mortgage services, and Unify International, consulting and tools for seamless integration with the trades. ABS has offices nationwide with headquarters in Rochester, NY.