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American Clay to Announce the Launch of Marittimo Finish at the NAHB

American Clay Earth Plaster, the natural finish for interior walls and ceilings is proud to announce the April 1st launch of its long-awaited Marittimo finish at the annual National Green Building Conference, Booths #303...

10 Mar 2006

Dryform Receives Technical Approval From BRE

Dryform Limited, Ireland, has just received a Technical Approval from BRE Certification for the Dryform Light Steel Frame (LSF) Building System. A pan-BRE team was involved in assessing the system for a range of perf...

9 Mar 2006

CSIRO Smart Energy System

CSIRO technology to complement smart electricity meters promises consumers more choice and control over their usage. The technology will also help to reduce black-outs and improve the reliability and efficiency of th...

8 Mar 2006

Anderson Homes Named Energy Star 2006

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have named Anderson Homes an Energy Star(R) 2006 Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emission...

8 Mar 2006

Metal Doorsets Guide Published by DHF

The definitive guide to the correct specification of metal doorsets is available from the DHF (Door and Hardware Federation). Specifiers, purchasers and end users can now make informed decisions on specifying fit-for-...

8 Mar 2006

Double-Helix Bridge is World's First

An award winning design team has been appointed to design and build the world’s first double helix structure bridge at Marina Bay, Singapore announced the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore. The bridge ...

8 Mar 2006

Otis to Supply and Install Elevators

Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp.was awarded a contract to supply and install 42 Gen2™ elevators for 21 apartment buildings in Kuwait City. The contract is Otis’ largest Gen2 order to...

8 Mar 2006

ATLAS To Boost Large Planning Applications

A team set up to help local authorities improve quality and speed up delivery of large planning applications is to expand because of increasing demand for its services. ATLAS (the Advisory Team for Large Applications) is...

8 Mar 2006

Loughborough University Warns Lack of Joined up Thinking is Putting UK's Built Environment in Danger

A Loughborough University research project has highlighted a lack of ‘joined-up thinking’ in emergency planning for the protection of the UK built environment. The ongoing study is being led by a team of ...

7 Mar 2006

New Fire Safety Rules Come in Force in October

New fire safety rules affecting all non-domestic premises in England and Wales will come into force on 31 October 2006 the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has announced. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order,...

7 Mar 2006

New Retro Designer Metal Floor Tile Line Unveiled by Carina

Familiar retro styles from the past have been reborn into the latest trend in flooring and wall accents, solid metal tile. Design trends have come back full circle with an exciting twist: retro metal tile. arina Work...

6 Mar 2006

Study on Middle East Market for Bathroom Equipment Published

After decades of state control, Syria is turning towards a more market-based economy with modern infrastructures. The government is also promoting new sectors such as manufacturing and tourism in order not to rely too mu...

6 Mar 2006

Steel Church Buildings are the Most Popular

Steel church buildings, which offer a cost-effective, flexible, low maintenance and energy sufficient structure designed to fit almost any situation, are becoming the most popular choice among religious organizations. Be...

6 Mar 2006

First 'A' Rated Window for Pilkington

Products from Pilkington have been instrumental in creating an industry first. With the industry adopting Window Energy Ratings (WERs), the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) has passed the first ever ‘A&rs...

3 Mar 2006

Halfen's Suk System Cladding for New Shopping System

The new Chapelfield Shopping Centre in Norwich has an impressive stone clad entrance achieved using Halfen's SUK system, which provided the flexibility required to fix back to a variable primary structure consisting ...

3 Mar 2006