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Reducing The Risk Of Roof Fires

How safe is your roof? Building Regulation Part B requires that roofs, or part of a roof, are fire rated, as roof coverings play a key role in preventing the spread of fire from one property to another simply by being...

8 Nov 2005

Baggeridge Powers Up Renewable Energy

Sedgley-based Baggeridge Brick is showing its commitment to the environment by using renewable energy at its Waresley factory. The brick manufacturer recently celebrated its first year of successfully generating elect...

8 Nov 2005

Wider, Bigger, Better!! Azek Trimboards Adds Three New Products

Following the success of products like AZEK Millwork, the company recently introduced three new products into the AZEK Trimboard, Cornerboard, Beadboard, Sheet, Frontier Series and Adhesive families of products. These...

8 Nov 2005

Avonite Recycled Collection

Refresh . . . revitalize . . . replenish . . . using products good for the environment never looked so fabulous. Avonite's continuing recycled collection takes to the beach with Cozumel, a soothing neutral brighte...

8 Nov 2005

Deputy Prime Minister Announces Deputy Chair Appointment To English Partnerships' Board

The Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, announced today he has appointed Dr Pauleen Lane CBE as Deputy Chair to the board of English Partnerships. English Partnerships is the national regeneration agency for England...

8 Nov 2005

Development Breathes New Life Into Historic Wolverton

Milton Keynes Partnership (MKP) and Places for People, a major housing and regeneration organisation, are set to announce today a new programme to regenerate the industrial part of historic Wolverton. The brownfield s...

6 Nov 2005

Prescott's £60,000 House Challenge: First Successful Bidders Announced

Plans for £60,000 homes have became a reality as the successful bidders for the first four sites were announced. Following tough competition from all six bidders involved at this stage, Barratt Developments plc,...

6 Nov 2005

Laser Level That Sticks To Any Surface

Introducing the STRAIT-LINE® X3, the only laser level that sticks to virtually any surface and delivers an accurate level line on two walls at once. Just stick it in place, turn it on and follow its easy-to-see line....

6 Nov 2005

Designing With Glass & Light: TGP Offers Pilkington Profilit

Technical Glass Products (TGP) is pleased to offer Pilkington Profilit™, an exciting alternative to glass block and other translucent materials for commercial and residential applications. The Pilkington Profili...

6 Nov 2005

Spotlight Homes Enters Public Markets; Quality Home Building at an Affordable Price

Spotlight Homes, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of its affordable housing solution for families in the Southeastern United States. Spotlight Homes' customers will receive housing, financing and assis...

6 Nov 2005

Builder Homesite Unveils Television Show

Builder Homesite, a consortium of 35 of the nation's largest homebuilders, announced today that they are launching a new television show to showcase new home communities and manufacturer's products. The show, ...

6 Nov 2005

Independent Research Hails LightFair International As "Must Experience" Event

Annually following the conclusion of LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL, Moore & Symons, Inc.—one of The Americas’ most identifiable independent market research firms—conducts a post-show study of LIGHTFAIR at...

6 Nov 2005

Feeding The Remodeling Frenzy - JELD-WEN Serves Up New Resources, Products To The Hot Remodeling Market

With a frenzied housing boom and median home prices skyrocketing, many homeowners have decided to take the path of fixing up, rather than trading up. As a result, companies like JELD-WEN, the world’s leading man...

6 Nov 2005

Interbuild To Showcase Software Solutions For Construction Sector

Interbuild 2006, the UK's leading construction sector exhibition, is set to feature a huge range of leading edge computer software including products from Microsoft - the world's largest IT company. The exhibi...

4 Nov 2005

Sound Insulation For Community Staircase Areas

To meet the government's housing requirements, the construction of apartment dwellings continues to increase and with it comes a new set of building regulations. One of the latest, Part E seeks to improve the comf...

4 Nov 2005