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Calcium and Cement Mortars for the Restoration of Buildings

The chemist Mikel Arandigoyen Vidaurre, of the Department of Chemistry and Soil Sciences of the University of Navarra, has proved the effectiveness of new formulas for the restoration of buildings. In his thesis, defende...

22 Mar 2006

New Chemical Free Cleaning Product for Stone and Glass

Tekon Universal Sciences (Tekon US) is part of the Green Disruptive Technolgoy (GDT) sweeping the United States. Tekon and its team of high tech researchers are launching Easy Clean for Granite, Marble, Ceramic Tile and ...

20 Mar 2006

2000 Ft Tall Fordham Spire for Chicago

The Fordham Spire, a new residential and hotel tower designed by famed architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava, today received approval from the City of Chicago Planning Commission. "This is an important day fo...

17 Mar 2006

Revised UK Building Regulations to Increase Energy Efficiency Standards for New Buildings

Revised building regulations that increase energy efficiency standards for new buildings were laid in Parliament today. The new measures taken together with changes to strengthen Building Regulations in 2002 will improve...

17 Mar 2006

Graphisoft and Oracle Form Global Alliance to Deliver Software Solutions to the Construction Sector

Graphisoft, world leader in Virtual Building(TM) solutions, today announced a global alliance with Oracle, the world's largest enterprise software company, that will focus on the expertise of both companies in the co...

17 Mar 2006

ASLA Selects American Hydrotech for Green Roof Project

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has selected American Hydrotech's Garden Roof(R) assembly for its green roof in downtown Washington, DC. "American Hydrotech's products will serve as t...

17 Mar 2006

Design for Manufacture Exhibition to Showcase New Home Designs

A week-long exhibition showcasing the ground-breaking home designs in the Design for Manufacture competition – the Government’s challenge to build a good quality home for a construction cost of £60,000 - is to be held at...

17 Mar 2006

BAS Controls Designing Products That Best Fits Their Applications

BAS controls are adapted widely among the Big-Box-Retails such as Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and Costco, but when it comes to smaller retail stores and chains, the manufactures of BAS controls have started designing products that...

16 Mar 2006

Funding been Awarded by WRAP for Plasterboard Collection Trials

Two new trials which will explore the feasibility of collecting plasterboard waste at a number of Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) in England have been awarded funding from WRAP. Gypsum Recycling UK (GRUK) and NTFW...

16 Mar 2006

Ten Hot Tips to Jumpstart your Next Project

There are many reasons to embark on a home remodeling project - lack of space, organization and comfort being some of the most compelling. Adding to a home's value by updating the style and systems are factors driving ma...

16 Mar 2006

Part F Solution Provided by Pilkington K Glass

The new Part F of the Building Regulations for Northern Ireland will come into effect in June 2006. It means that for the first time low-e glass will effectively be mandatory for all new and replacement windows. Alth...

15 Mar 2006

Asbestos Exposure From Textured Coatings, New Research Says Low Risk

New research on asbestos confirms that risks from asbestos containing textured coatings (TCs) are much lower than previously thought. The new research published today supports the proposal that work with textured coating...

15 Mar 2006

Nearly 1 Million Homes to Expect Council Tax Rebate

British Gas today announced an initiative offering 880,000 householders across Britain the opportunity of rebates worth up to £100 on their council tax if they install energy efficiency measures. The Environment Mi...

15 Mar 2006

Electric Radiant Floor Heating System for Floating Woods and Laminates Revolutionised by Speedheat

While hardwood floors are becoming increasingly popular, they feel uncomfortably cold underfoot when the temperatures drop. What if you could replace that unpleasant chill with the luxurious sensation of stepping on warm...

15 Mar 2006

UK Bath Products Plant Consolidation Announced by Jacuzzi Brands Inc

Jacuzzi Brands, Inc. (NYSE: JJZ), a leading global producer of branded bath and plumbing products for the residential, commercial and institutional markets, today announced that it would consolidate its Bradford, U.K. ce...

15 Mar 2006