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Realter (Rltr) Approved As Official Title For Real Estate Professionals Worldwide

IPO Approves Realter [Rltr] as official title for real estate professionals worldwide

MARIKINA, PH, January 14, 2013, 5:16 am — /EPR NETWORK/ — There is a new officially approved professional title for real estate practitioners — Realter. This word will soon find its way as new entry in the dictionary, and it will read as follows:

REALTER. Definition: [A patented service mark. Pronunciation: \\rē(-ə)l-tər, rē-al-tər\\.Abbreviation: Rltr.. Plural: Realters. Verb intransitive: Realteer. Verb present participle: Realteering. Verb past participle: Realteered]. Referring to real estate service practitioners who are registered in Realter Society and given extension of license by its patent owner. Realter and its abbreviation Rltr are exclusively used as professional titles before the names of members of Realter Society worldwide.

After 14 months of due diligence by experts in the Intellectual Property Office Philippines (IPOPHIL), the RLTR REALTER SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL 2011, its website REALTERSOCIETY.ORG, its service mark (logo), and manner of use were finally approved on 28 September 2012; and awarded with Trademark Registration No. 42011990441.

Real estate practitioners anywhere around the world, regardless of nationality, who want to use this prestigious Realter (Rltr) professional title may individually apply for extension of patent license by registering in Realter Society. The innovator defines the term professional practitioner as a service provider who does it for a living (for a fee).

Qualified to register are real estate financiers; agents such as brokers, salespersons, auctioneers, referral agents, buyer agents; dealers, short sellers, operators of for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) advertising facilities; administrators of condominium and subdivision homeowners associations; general managers of hotels, resorts, and golf and country clubs; registrar of deeds; educators; builders such as developers, architects, interior designers, construction consultants; valuers such as appraisers, assessors; documenters such as liaison officers, publishers of real estate classified ads, photographers; and scholars.

Realter Society members get the following rights: (1) the right to use the patented Realter and Rltr professional titles and logo, (2) the right to enjoy the award policy of Realter Society, and (3) the right to wear exclusive insignia products of Realter Society.

A person with a Rltr title before his/her name need not explain too much that he/she is in the real estate sector. The Rltr title bearer enjoys the automatic public perception that he/she is a real estate service practitioner.

Rltr title operates like a powerful slogan; it is short, easily said, catchy, and has quick recall factor. Since it is a new title, having it in your business card would trigger curiosity, then it becomes a conversation starter which can possibly propagate to customer inquiries that may open up a wide door of business opportunities for the Rltr® title-bearer.

Realter Society is designed solely as REGISTRY of the Rltr® title users. Realter Society does NOT offer real estate products (such as house, lots, condo units, burial lots, etc.) nor services (such as agency, appraisal, build consultancy, etc.). Realter Society has no intention to compete with the respective businesses and organizations of its individual members.

The individual membership registration fee in Realter Society is P2.00 per day, prorated from the day the person registers up to the general renewal date of 28 September 2022. Incumbent Assessors of Local Government Units and Regional Directors of Registry of Deeds are exempted from the membership fee.

The innovator of this new professional title is Rltr. John R. Petalcorin, born in Maramag Bukidnon PH in 1973, a product of the College of Economics and Management of the University of the Philippines at Los Banos, and a licensed real estate broker since 1998 specialized in pro bono consumer rights advocacy and peer coaching.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Rltr. John Odonnell R. Petalcorin
Founder, Realter Society
#5 Houston Street, Rancho 3
Concepcion Dos
1811 Marikina City, Philippines

Email: JohnPetalcorin@Gmail.com
CellPhone: 63921-7172040 (Smart)
Mobile Land-line in Metro Manila: 632-5830858
Website: http://realtersociety.org

Top Grade Construction Acquisition by Goodfellow Bros., Inc. Promises New Growth Potential Throughout the Northwest

As a Goodfellow Bros. Company, Top Grade Construction Gains More Resources, Increased Bonding Capacity, and Access to New Markets.

LIVERMORE, Calif. – October 17, 2012 — Top Grade Construction, Inc., a premier general engineering contractor, and Goodfellow Bros., Inc., a fourth-generation, family-owned construction firm with headquarters in Hawaii and Washington, today announced completion of an acquisition agreement under which Top Grade Construction will operate as a Goodfellow Bros. Company. With the acquisition by Goodfellow Bros., Top Grade Construction will be able to expand its operation using Goodfellow equipment and fiscal resources, and Goodfellow Bros. will further strengthen its Pacific Northwest presence by leveraging Top Grade’s highly skilled employee base and excellent reputation in the California marketplace.

Under the terms of the acquisition, Top Grade’s daily operations will remain unaffected. The company will continue to operate as Top Grade Construction, a Goodfellow Bros. Company, with headquarters in Livermore, California. However, Top Grade will be able to take advantage of Goodfellow Bros. resources, including staff, equipment, and a proven design-build support team, and Top Grade will have increased bonding capacity due to Goodfellow Bros., Inc.’s financial strength. At the same time, Goodfellow Bros. will be able to gain access to the California construction market without having to start from the ground up.

“We felt the opportunity to work with the team at Top Grade Construction was quite attractive when it became evident that they have exactly what we were looking for – an exceptional group of high-performing employees, a respected name with strong relationships in the communities in which they live and work, and most importantly, similar values and corporate cultures,” said Steve Goodfellow, CEO of Goodfellow Bros.

“What makes this partnership so perfect is the cultural alignment between our two organizations,” said Bill Gates, founder of Top Grade Construction. “We are both family-owned firms with a commitment to providing superior customer service. And we are committed to our most dedicated asset – our people. Each company also is well-diversified in both public and private works, and maintains close client relationships.”

Goodfellow Bros. has been interested in the California market for some time, but the mature nature of the California construction market made expansion challenging. In addition, Goodfellow and Top Grade recognize the need for strong client relationships, and both companies can build on those relationships in their respective markets. The firms also share much of the same expertise in three-dimensional modeling and the use of Global Positioning systems. The two companies will be able to compete more effectively, using economies of scale to provide lower cost/higher quality bids for their clients.

Goodfellow Bros., Inc. is a family-owned construction firm with more than 100 office and supervisory employees and 450 union trade employees and operates in Canada, Washington, Oregon, and throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Top Grade Construction has more than 80 full-time office and supervisory staff and more than 300 union trade employees, with headquarters in Livermore and offices in Lodi, California.

Following the acquisition, the Top Grade executive team will remain largely unchanged. Brian Gates will remain as Executive Vice President; John Copriviza as Vice President, Estimating; Frank Williams as Vice President, Field Operations; and Scott Blaine as CFO. President and CEO Bill Gates will assume a consulting capacity, assisting in customer development and complex projects. Steve Goodfellow will assume the role of CEO and Chad Goodfellow as President.

About Goodfellow Bros., Inc.
Established in 1921 in Wenatchee, Washington, Goodfellow Bros. is a fourth-generation, family-owned business with more than 90 years in the construction industry. The company has a reputation for professionalism and integrity that reflects its longstanding commitment to the individuals, businesses and resources of the communities in which they live and work. Goodfellow Bros. has headquarters in Wenatchee, Washington, and Kihei, Hawaii, and maintains offices in Canada, Washington, Oregon, and throughtout the Hawaiian Islands. For more information, visit http://www.goodfellowbros.com.

About Top Grade Construction
Top Grade Construction, Inc. is a premier California-based general engineering contractor with projects spanning from Riverside to Sacramento. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Livermore, Calif., the company specializes in heavy highway and civil engineering construction services, including general site preparation, earth moving, excavation, grading and paving. Top Grade’s clients include many of the major commercial builders, various developers as well as virtually all of the local city, county, state and federal contracting agencies. Top Grade Construction has earned its stellar reputation within the construction industry through its commitment to providing superior customer service, competitive pricing, quality workmanship, state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled, professional employees on every project. For more information, visit http://www.topgradeconstruction.com.

Media Contact:
Lee Myhre
Marketing Director
TOP GRADE CONSTRUCTION, A Goodfellow Bros. Company
50 Contractors Street
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 245-2191
lee.myhre@topgradeconstruction.com
http://www.topgradeconstruction.com

Prestige Estates Registers Record New Sales of Rs. 10,101 mn in Q1 FY 12-13

Prestige Estates, a Bangalore based Real Estate Developer registered record new sales of Rs. 10,101 mn for Q1FY13.

Bangalore, India, Tuesday – August 07, 2012 — Highlights of Q1 FY 12-13:
* New Sales recorded at Rs. 10,101 mn
* Turnover of Rs. 2,464 mn
* PAT at 20% amounting to Rs. 493 mn

Prestige Estates ( http://www.prestigeconstructions.com ), a Bangalore based Real Estate Developer registered record new sales of Rs. 10,101 mn for Q1FY13. This included 1.65 mn sft of Residential (totaling to 891 units) and 0.38 mn sft of Commercial space. The company has launched 2.19 mn sft this Quarter spanning over 7 residential projects, namely Prestige Garden Bay, Prestige Glen Wood, Prestige Silver Crest, Prestige Mayberry, Prestige Summer Fields and Prestige Silver Sun and has 6 mn sft in the pipeline for launch over the next three quarters in this fiscal.

Prestige Estates also reported Q1FY13 Turnover of Rs. 2,464 mn with PAT at 20% amounting to Rs. 493 mn.

Commenting on the performance of the Company, Mr. Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director, Prestige Estates, said, “There has been a continuous growth in sales every Quarter and this Quarter in particular has been exceptionally good for us. All our new projects launched over the last one year have met with extremely good response. Our focused approach in launching projects with right pricing, appropriate ticket size, in best locations coupled with our strong Brand Name has helped us in achieving these phenomenal numbers. We had set a target of Rs.25,000 mn for new sales for FY 2012-13 at the beginning of this fiscal, of which we have already achieved 40% this Quarter itself. The momentum is continuing in the Second Quarter as well ensuring that we are well on track to achieve our set targets. This kind of sales momentum and demand for our projects also shows the kind of trust the people have in our company and our execution capabilities, thus increasing our responsibility and commitment to deliver better and quality projects, every time. Even in Chennai – Our new offering Prestige Bella Vista, has met with great response. We will also be opening our New Mall “Forum Vijaya” for this Diwali, which will help us in increasing our footprint in that region.”

Mr. Venkat. K. Narayana, Executive Director, Finance and CFO added to Mr. Razack, saying, “We have Unrecognized revenue of Rs. 41,482 mn as on date and the same will come for revenue recognition based on construction progress (POC) assuring the top line for the next 2-3 fiscals. Our top line for the last 2 quarters of FY-13 will also grow significantly, as lot of new projects will start coming for recognition. Our Debt to Equity Ratio (0.53 standalone and 0.75 on a consolidated basis) is also low as compared with the Industry norms considering that the we also had a huge rental portfolio yielding Rs. 2,000 mn rent per annum.”

For the year 2011-12, the Company had given a guidance of Rs. 15,000 mn for new sales but surpassed it by achieving New Sales of Rs. 22,000 mn. The company has so far delivered 163 Projects spanning over 46.97 Mn. sft of developed area and has currently 42 on-going projects aggregating 40 mn sq. ft of developable area. Some of the Completed Projects include UB City, The Forum, Prestige Acropolis, Prestige Shantiniketan, Prestige Ozone and Prestige Tech Park.

Prestige Estates ( http://www.prestigeconstructions.com ) is the only DA1 Rated Developer in the Country, according to CRISIL which signifies the Company’s excellent ability to execute real estate projects as per specified quality levels, within stipulated time schedules and to transfer clean title.

Press & Media Contact:
Neha Verma
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd
Bangalore – 560 001 (India)
7760979451 / 9916142880
neha@prestigeconstructions.com
http://www.prestigeconstructions.com

iPhone-iPad App Brings Mobile Technology To Construction Industry

If you have ever been involved in a construction project, chances are that you have celebrated the day that you can walk through and create a punch list of items that await final completion. Construction Punch Lists mobile application by Moore Quality Apps now allows anyone to create and e-mail a professional punch list directly from the job site.

“For years the construction industry has used pen and paper to create punch lists and the process may take several days before it’s distributed. From home building to commercial construction, mobile technology now allows the process to be easier and faster” said Josh Moore, owner of Moore Quality Apps. “I recently used the Construction Punch Lists app on a large office project and realized that this dream had become a reality.”

Construction Punch Lists by Moore Quality Apps is now available worldwide on iTunes. Features include multiple project lists, integrating pictures and contacts directly from the device, and sorting items before sending. The application can be used on an iPhone or iPad and can be purchased in English and Español. For more information, visit www.constructionpunchlists.com.

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Rosendin Electric’s Participation in Associated Schools of Construction Student Competition Helps Train Next Generation of Project Managers

Rosendin Electric Expands Support for ASC Western Region Student Competition with Open Call to Train Student Teams from Any College.

SAN JOSE, CA (April 26, 2011) — Rosendin Electric, one of the nation’s largest private electrical contractors and a 100% employee-owned company, was back again this year with an extended program to support construction management students participating in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Western Region Student Competition held in Reno, Nevada. Rosendin Electric has committed to support the student teams by offering assistance to any school participating in the competition.

Every year, students from construction management schools across the country compete in the regional ASC Student Competitions to win trophies and monetary prizes. Each team of six students must complete a complex problem in various construction categories, including one in the electrical industry. Since the ASC added the electrical question to the Western Regional competition in 2008, Rosendin Electric has offered comprehensive training to students to bring practical experience and expertise to help them solve the problem.

Rosendin Electric is committed to expand and continually offer its support program to any college participating in the electrical problem. The field included 1,300 students from 64 schools throughout Regions 6 and 7, which covers the Rocky Mountains and western United States. This year, Rosendin Electric worked with student teams from seven schools, including Arizona State University, Auburn University, Boise State University, California Polytechnic State University, California State University at Chico, Purdue University, and Sacramento State University.

The problem posed for 2012 was the construction of a multi-level condominium in a high-density location in San Francisco. Rosendin Electric has an office in San Francisco and the company’s experts are familiar with the unique aspects of the city’s zoning and construction, so they were able to assist the ASC competitors using their special knowledge. More than 20 Rosendin Electric employees from engineering, estimating, safety, business development, operations, and human resources volunteered their time to help students prepare for the competition. A number of students received on-site training at Rosendin Electric’s San Jose headquarters and Rosendin Electric experts traveled to school locations to offer on-campus training as well.

“This annual competition continues to raise the bar for both students and contractors,” said Richard Wilder, Human Resources Manager for Rosendin Electric. “We love supporting the ASC because it gives us an opportunity to train students using our best practices, and perhaps meet budding project managers who could be working for Rosendin Electric in the near future. In fact, we hired a winner from last year’s student competition. The entire industry benefits from this collaborative competition.”

This year’s ASC Region 6 and 7 winners in the electrical category were Auburn University with first place, Purdue University taking second place, and California Polytechnic at San Luis Obispo taking third place.

About Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is a 100% employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the United States. With over 2,500 employees, Rosendin Electric has offices and experience nationwide and has built upon a 90-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Contact:
Shelly Goulart
Marketing Manager
Rosendin Electric, Inc.
880 Mabury Road
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 534-2819
sgoulart@rosendin.com
http://www.rosendin.com

NAC Inducts Rosendin Electric CEO Tom Sorley into National Academy of Construction

Construction Peers Select Sorley to Join Exclusive NAC Group.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 2, 2012) — Tom Sorley, Chairman and CEO of Rosendin Electric (http://www.rosendin.com), one of the nation’s largest private electrical contractors and a 100% employee-owned company, has been inducted as a member of the National Academy of Construction (NAC).

The NAC recognizes and honors individuals for their contributions to the construction industry and for sharing that expertise as a service to the nation. Sorley was one of a dozen new inductees named at the NAC’s recent annual meeting. The NAC has added 120 members since it was founded in 2000. All members are elected following a peer-nomination and clearance procedure.

Appointment to the NAC is a rare honor for executives serving one of the largest industries on North America. To qualify for membership, construction professionals must have made a significant contribution to the effectiveness of the engineering and construction field, be recognized as a leader by his or her peers, and demonstrated personal integrity and a concern for the health of the entire industry.

“Being inducted into the National Academy of Construction is an outstanding honor and recognizes our organization’s values for positive change,” said Sorley. “I look forward to active engagement in helping this great Academy positively influence the future of the built environment.”

Sorley is an active participant in a number of construction industry organizations, most recently accepting a position on the National Board for the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). He is an active Member with the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT), has worked extensively with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) on their initiatives to improve productivity in the construction industry, and has served on several joint committees for IBEW/NECA. Sorley is also the former Chairperson for the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA).

About Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is a 100% employee-owned electrical engineering, power and communications provider and is one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the United States. With over 2,500 employees, Rosendin Electric has offices and experience nationwide and has built upon a 90-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Contact:
Shelly Goulart
Marketing Manager
Rosendin Electric, Inc.
880 Mabury Road
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 534-2819
sgoulart@rosendin.com
http://www.rosendin.com

Carl Soderman Was Appointed President Of ZAP Engineering And Construction Services

Lakewood, CO (November 30, 2010) — ZAP Engineering and Construction Services, Inc.(ZAP ECS), a leading full service engineering and construction management company serving the gas processing, pipeline, field services, petroleum, refinery, chemical and alternative energy industries, names Carl Soderman as President to manage the firms substantial team growth experienced over the past year and lead the firm into the future.

“Carl comes to our business with the experience needed to navigate ZAP’s evolving business expansion in a full range of professional services.,” said Steve Tzap, CEO of ZAP ECS. “His strong track record in operational efficiency and growth, combined with an emphasis on quality and customer focus will be the key assets to driving the continued success of our business.”

Soderman joins ZAP Engineering and Construction Services, Inc. as a recognized leader in engineering and operations with over 30 years of experience in the natural gas industry. His responsibilities have included engineering management, operations management, project development, project management and operations engineering. In directing groups in a leadership role, responsibilities have included asset planning and development, asset optimization, acquisition and merger due diligence and integration, and project delivery.

“ZAP’s business model is built upon client representation and personal attention as the foundation to the company’s philosophy. Monitoring the investments our clients allocate to each specific project is a key element to the “partners in business” commitment at ZAP,” commented Steve. “Soderman has broad management experience in executive and leadership positions across a wide range of commercial, operational, and quality functions, as well as familiarity with the ZAP organization.”

Prior to joining ZAP ECS, Soderman was Northern US Process Manager with Enerflex Energy Systems, Ltd., a division of Toromont Industries, Inc.(TSX: TIH), an international company delivering products, services and integrated solutions to all corners of the world, focusing on the natural gas industry. After graduating from University of Texas of Austin in 1979 his exceptional career background progressed from Project Engineer with Brown and Root to Manager of Operations, Process Engineering Manager to Vice President of Engineering with DCP Midstream.

“I am excited at the opportunity to lead the ZAP ECS organization,” said Carl Soderman. “The firm’s portfolio of services has tremendous recognition in the market. The challenge ahead is to leverage that awareness and continue to develop innovative products and services that the market demands and our customers expect.”

About ZAP Engineers and Construction Services, Inc.
Founded in 2001, ZAP Engineering and Construction Services, Inc. (ZAP ECS), located in Lakewood, Colorado is a full service engineering and construction management company serving the gas processing, pipeline, field services, petroleum, refinery, chemical and alternative energy industries. From engineering and design to project controls and construction management, ZAP ECS brings decades of expertise to the gas processing industry and related-energy companies. The diverse backgrounds of our project team allow ZAP ECS to bring focused knowledge to unique processes including gasification technologies, power generation and methanol/ethanol production. ZAP has been recognized in the HOT 500 in 2006 and listed three consecutive years in the top 5000 awards 2007-2009.

If you would like information about this topic or to schedule an interview, please contact David Sauve at sauved@zapecs.com or call 303-565-5551. www.zapecs.com

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Contact: David Sauve

Business Development Manager
Direct – 303-565-5551
Email: sauved@zapecs.com
12567 West Cedar Drive, Suite 210
Lakewood, Colorado 80228
www.zapecs.com

Eric Johnson to lead design firm

(Savannah)  Gus Bell, III, Chairman of Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung (HGBD), announced today that Eric Johnson has returned to the firm as President of HGBD International, Inc. Johnson is an architect, the former Senate President Pro Tem and a recent Republican candidate for Governor of Georgia.

Gus Bell stated, “Eric Johnson is second to none when it comes to integrity, and strong work ethic.”

Johnson returns to HGBD after four years working in real estate development for North Point Industrial. While there, he oversaw the design and construction of the Research & Development campus for Gulfstream Aerospace. Prior to that, Johnson worked for HGBD International for 19 years, rising to Vice President and successfully expanding the firm into north Georgia by establishing the Gainesville office. He has a Masters in Architecture from Tulane University and is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

HGBD International, Inc. is one of eight specialized companies within the Bell Companies.  The firm employs over 220 employees located throughout Savannah and Gainesville, Georgia; Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Hamilton, Bermuda.  Over the past fifteen years, the firm has gained international recognition as one of Engineering News Record’s Top 500 Design Firms.  HGBD offers extensive in-house multi-discipline design services.  From their origin as a civil engineering firm, HGBD has continued to expand their capabilities to meet the changing needs of their clients.  The firm offers a complete range of civil, water, wastewater, transportation, environmental, geotechnical, and structural engineering as well as architecture, interior design, surveying and support services.  HGBD has completed a wide array of projects in 35 states and 16 countries.

“I am excited about the opportunity to use my 30 years of professional experience and statewide network to expand this firm’s footprint and services,” said Senator Johnson. “As this region recovers from the recession, HGBD is positioned to offer the critical services needed to build infrastructure and create jobs.”

Melissa Phillips
Director of Marketing & Business Development
Phone: 912.354.4626
Mobile: 912.667.5185
FAX: 912.354.6754
E-Mail: mphillips@hgbd.com
Web: www.hgbd.com
FTP: files.hgbd.com
Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung
Post Office Box 14247 • Savannah, GA • 31416

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