Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Settlement Due Today Between Life Paint vs. Paul Koury/Pacific Pebbles Is Delayed 10 More Days

Document #102, dated today, was filed at Santa Ana's US District Court, seeking delay of the settlement for another 10 days.

Life Paint and Paul Koury/Pacific Pebbles apparently have settled a number of items, according to the filing, however the biggest sources of contention relates to the complicated issues of trademarks, service marks and trade names.

A settlement is anticipated within the next 10 days as the parties have already sent documents to the other relating to the final issues.

We'll check in again on September 8th to see what has occurred...stay tuned!

Friday, August 21, 2009

APRA's Monthly Newsletter Available Now Online!

APRA is an association of Reserve Professionals for HOA's, check out their newsletter for vital information and news on reserving funds for HOA's


Association of Professional Reserve Analysts (APRA) is the national trade association for those that carry the Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA) credential.
APRA provides a common base of knowledge, standards of care and professionalism. Membership to APRA is open to reserve study providers and affiliate service providers.
For membership information, go to www.apra-usa.com

The latest edition of APRA Advisor is available at www.apra-usa.com

IN THIS EDITION
Common Contract Clauses. Don’t sign one without them.
Ask the Professional Reserve Analyst. Advice worth heeding.
Protect Your Landscape Investment. Hire a pro, not the blow and go boys.
Picture Perfect Reserves. Aim, focus and start shooting.
Barkdust: Landscaper’s Friend. It cuts landscaping and water costs.
APRA 2009 Member Recognition. The list just keeps getting longer.

Richard Thompson PRA™
President - Association of Professional Reserve Advisors

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Mer-Krete Systems Launches Hydro Guard SP-1 Waterproofing Membrane

08/18/2009

ANAHEIM, CA -- ParexLahabra, the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, LaHabra, El Rey Stucco, Teifs, Mer-Krete Systems and Mer-Ko, announced the launch of Mer-Krete Hydro Guard SP-1, a "Green" waterproofing membrane.

Hydro Guard SP-1, a rapid-drying thin, load bearing waterproof and crack isolation membrane, is composed of modified elastomeric co-polymers. With excellent elongation, adhesion and high strength properties, the product is light green when applied and develops to a emerald green when dry. Hydro Guard SP-1 provides a 100% waterproof membrane that limits the transfer of substrate cracks to the finished ceramic or stone tile surface. Hydro Guard SP-1 is installed in a liquid state and can be applied to practically any form or irregular shape forming a monolithic waterproof barrier.

"Hydro Guard SP-1 is a GREEN, low VOC, rapid drying waterproofing membrane developed to provide installers with application ease, LEED complaints, project versatility, and speed in both drying and flood testing", said Mark Cooke, Brand Manager for Mer-Krete Systems. "Hydro Guard SP-1 is the only product you need to achieve waterproofing and crack isolation protection. You can save time, save cost and literally go Green."

Hydro-Guard SP-1 is for use in commercial buildings, residential housing and other areas requiring positive waterproofing like pools, fountains, spas, hot tubs, kitchens, countertops, balconies, tub surrounds, shower stalls and pans, under terrazzo, quarry, ceramic and stone tile. This membrane can be installed over any sound substrate, vertically or horizontally, interior and exterior.

"There has been a lot of excitement for the launch of Hydro Guard SP-1". remarked Tim McDonald, Vice President of Sales for Mer-Krete Systems. "We didn't take out what made our products good. We added new technology that makes our products great!"

About Mer-Krete Systems
Mer-Krete Systems is a brand of ParexLahabra, Inc., the US based parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, La Habra, El Rey, Teifs, Surewall, Mer-Krete and Mer-Ko. Under these brands ParexLahabra, Inc. manufactures EIFS, stucco, acrylic finishes, tile-setting and waterproofing materials for the construction of commercial, institutional and residential buildings. The 2002, ISO 9001-2000 certification helped to substantiate ParexLahabra, Inc. as a leader in the building materials industry with over 150 years of combined experience in the US construction industry. For more information regarding Mer-Krete Systems or ParexLahabra, Inc. visit www.merkrete.com and www.parexlahabra.com respectively.

Construction Specifications Institute Seeking Speakers

Tell them the DeckExpert sent ya!

CSI Seeking Top-Notch Speakers

You're an expert in your field and you know others could learn from you. Give them the knowledge they need and earn the recognition you deserve! CSI's distance learning programs rely on volunteer speakers in the industry to provide quality education programs at affordable prices.
There is no travel required, the time commitment is minimal and you can present from the comfort of your own home or office. We are currently looking for speakers on a number of topics including:
  • Integrated Project Delivery
  • Building Information Modeling (intermediate/advanced-level topics)
  • Construction Litigation/Legal Issues
  • Building Envelope and Vapor Drive
  • ADA Common Mistakes
  • What the Owner Wants from Architects and Engineers
  • Design-Build
  • Owner Perspectives
  • Fire Compartmentalization
  • Digital Specifications
  • Active vs. Passive Fire Protective Systems
  • Masonry Issues
  • Specification Writing
  • Advanced Fenestration
  • Green Roofs
If you have a presentation on one of these topics or on another you think would be of interest to CSI's audience, contact education@csinet.org with more information. Your knowledge can help CSI lead the construction industry to work safer, faster, and more efficiently!

Friday, August 14, 2009

Elite Crete Announces it's Training Schedule for All 50 States

Elite Crete has nationwide training classes...check out the schedule for the opportunity to learn new techniques and increase your business!

You are Invited to our Decorative Concrete Training Seminar

Learn decorative concrete from the professionals. These training seminars are two full days and completely hand-on.

August and September Decorative Concrete Trainings
- Arkansas: Hot springs - September 25 & 26
- California:
Sacramento - August 28 & 29 or September 25 & 26
Los Angeles - August 28 & 29
Simi Valley - September 11 & 12
Temecula - Dates coming soon
- Colorado:
Denver - September 25th & 26th
Pueblo - Dates coming soon
- Florida:
Fort Myers - August 21 & 22 or September 18 & 19
Orlando - August 21 & 22 or September 18 & 19
- Idaho: Boise - Dates coming soon
- Illinois: Crestwood - August 20 & 21 or September 17 & 18
- Indiana: Indianapolis - August 14 & 15 or September 18 & 19
- Kentucky: Lexington - August 21 & 22 or September 11 & 12
- Maryland: Cambridge - August 21st & 22nd or September 18th & 19th
- Michigan: Detroit - August 14 & 15 or September 25 & 26
- Minnesota: Minneapolis - August 28 & 29 or September 25 & 26
- Missouri: Kansas City - August 14 & 15 or September 18 & 19
- Montana: Bozeman - Dates coming soon
- Nebraska: Lincoln - August 29 & 30 or September 26 & 27
- Nevada: Las Vegas - Dates coming soon
- New York: New York City - Dates coming soon
- North Carolina: Charlotte - August 21 & 22 or September 18 & 19
- Ohio:
Columbus - August 28 & 29 or September 25 & 26
Cleveland - Dates coming soon
- Oregon: Portland - August 21 & 22 or September 18 & 19
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia - August 14 & 15 or September 25 & 26
- Texas:
Dallas - September 17 & 18
Houston - August 28th & 29th or September 25th & 26th
- Wisconsin: Milwaukee - August 13 & 14 or September 10 & 11
- Canada
Brantford, Ontario - August 21st & 22nd or September 18th & 19th
Montreal, Quebec - September 25th & 26th
Toronto, Ontario - August 21st & 22nd
Vancouver, British Columbia - August 14th & 15th or September 18th & 19th
For additional information, visit us online at

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

From The People Who Bring You "The Blue Book", Comes A Contractors Showcase Sept 16th

You're invited to attend

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
3:00 – 6:00PM
Radisson Hotel Fresno
2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, CA

The Blue Book welcomes all Subcontractors and Suppliers to join us for
a free networking opportunity designed to help you meet and promote
your company to participating local General Contractors!

Who will be exhibiting:
Presidents, VP’s, Project Managers and Estimators representing your area’s General Contractors will be available to discuss upcoming local project opportunities for your company to bid.

Exhibiting GCs
Cost: FREE – You must provide 2 business cards to enter. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages included.
RSVP is required by 9/14/09. To register, simply click here.

For more GC Showcases in your area this Fall, please go to www.thebluebook.com/showcaseinfo

Questions? Call The Blue Book at 800-431-2584 and ask for the GC Showcase Department.
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