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Habitat's Hurricane Relief will Build Homes for Two Families

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) has raised over $1,188,300 in local donations since hurricanes devastated the Gulf region. Over two hundred local residents who donated money this past fall...

26 Apr 2006

HandCrafted Homes Unveils New Windsor Floor Plan

HandCrafted Homes unveiled its newest floor plan, the Windsor, at the company’s annual builder show in Henderson, N.C. “We are proud to introduce our newest model to our builder partners,” said Bill...

25 Apr 2006

Architect Designs Energy-Saving Mediterranean Homes

Anthony Eckelberry has designed two hillside homes in California’s Topanga canyon that take advantage of ‘passive-solar’ design. These homes provide the best of California’s indoor-outdoor lifesty...

25 Apr 2006

Concrete Stains from Bio-Based Buildings Materials

Eco Safety Products recently added a new concrete stain using bio-based building materials and technology. The green building and facility maintenance supply distributor is launching ECO ProCote™ Natural Soy Penetr...

25 Apr 2006

Innovative Housing Standard Launched

Manufacturers of innovative systems, elements and components for constructing residential buildings can now sign up to a new certification standard - LPS 2020. The arrival of LPS 2020 should spur the growth of a market p...

25 Apr 2006

Builders Can Finally Make Money Fighting Mold

Since the dawn of time, mold has been an issue faced by homeowners. In wet climates such as Florida, this is especially the case. Enclean, a St. Petersburg, Florida, based company, has developed the first profitable mold...

24 Apr 2006

UK Asbestos Disposal Made Safe With New Collection and Disposal Product

The Asbestoclear™ products consist of two different disposal packs (mini and maxi bags) each contain working instructions, Personal & Respiratory Protective Equipment and asbestos disposal sacks. Once the asbes...

24 Apr 2006

Concrete Becomes New Favorite Option for Interior Decorating

There’s no denying it — the fireplace is one of the must-have amenities for today’s homeowner. Not only does a fireplace provide warmth, but it also serves as the centerpiece of a room, is the symbol of family togetherne...

24 Apr 2006

ABS Energy Research Issue Report on Solar Photovoltaics Industry

ABS Energy Research just-issued report on the solar photovoltaic industry shows that recent slowdowns due to raw material demands are easing, all excess capacity in the system may be taken up by 2007 and development in b...

24 Apr 2006

Hamilton Partners Choose Wrights Architects for Mettawa Project

Wright Architects has been chosen by Hamilton Partners to provide Architectural and Interior Design Services for a new 440,000 square-foot corporate facility, to be located in the Village of Mettawa, Illinois. &ldquo...

24 Apr 2006

Carina Works Completes its Retro Metal Flooring Line

Design trends have come back full circle with an exciting twist: retro metal tile and flooring. Woman owned Carina Works, Inc., in Austin, Texas has expanded their innovative design edge once again with the release of th...

24 Apr 2006

Construction Equipment Company Colarado Machinery Doubles in Size

Colorado Machinery LLC has completed a merger that increases its store total from five to nine and broadens its product mix and geographic reach. On April 8, 2006, the Colorado Springs-based construction equipment compan...

21 Apr 2006

LPCiminelli to Oversee Construction of Mount Airy Resort and Casino

Mount Airy Resort & Casino today named LPCiminelli Inc., an award-winning construction management firm with more than 40 years of experience, to oversee the building of the $360 million resort and casino complex on t...

20 Apr 2006

Hill International JV Win Contract to Project Manage $2.7 billion Abu Dhabi Building Project

Hill International, the worldwide construction consulting firm, has announced that the joint venture of Hill and 3D/I+PI has been awarded a contract by developer Sorouh Real Estate P.J.S.C. to provide project management ...

20 Apr 2006

Tankless Hot Water Saves Money for Florida Community

At the new Trafalgar Village, developer Alan Hawksworth has created a short-term vacation rental community that delivers long-term creature comforts and energy savings. Encompassing 229 single-family homes, 71 townhou...

20 Apr 2006