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EST Raises The Bar On Energy Efficient Boilers

Only A-rated boilers to carry the Energy Saving Recommended logo The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has revised the criteria for endorsing energy efficient boilers. From 1 August 2005, the criteria for endorsement of ga...

21 Sep 2005

Hitachi Adds a New Random Orbit Finishing Sander

Hitachi Power Tools today announced its new 5” variable speed random orbit finishing sander, the SV13YA featuring an ergonomic palm grip that illustrates Hitachi’s signature “inspire” design. T...

21 Sep 2005

Parts L & F Amendments - BSRIA Welcomes Changes

The Government has today announced new amendments to Parts L (Conservation of Fuel & Power) and Part F (Ventilation) along with implementation of the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (EPBD), effective from A...

20 Sep 2005

BASF Produces Free On-line Training Program On Sustainable Roofing Systems

BASF developed an on-line training program on sustainable roofing systems for architects to utilize as part of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) continuing education requirements for its membership. Th...

20 Sep 2005

Adopting Natural Approach To School Lighting Design

A new village school, which was commended by CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) for its "coherent and well considered design" is achieving its objective to provide a "well lit and...

20 Sep 2005

BASF Develops New Load Floor With Dayton Polymeric Products, Georgia-Pacific

BASF’s Automotive Polyurethane Systems business developed an advanced composite for automotive load floors with Dayton Polymeric Products, Dayton, Ohio, and Georgia-Pacific, Atlanta, Ga., that weighs less, has comp...

20 Sep 2005

BASF’s Cool Color Challenge Offers To Match 'Hot' Roof Colors In ULTRA-Cool

BASF’s Industrial Coatings Solutions business has announced the “Cool Color Challenge,” a new program designed to not only promote cool-roof metal coatings in the construction industry, but also to show...

20 Sep 2005

Baggeridge Prescribes Brick Remedy For Hospital

Standing proudly in six acres of ground is the new Tiverton Community Hospital constructed using bricks from leading manufacturer, Baggeridge. The hospital, built on a former brownfield site, includes a Casualty and O...

18 Sep 2005

Revisions to Building Regulations Announced

The Government announced that the new measures, taken together with the 2002 Building Regulations will improve standards in new buildings by 40%. Savings across new build and existing buildings will total one million ...

18 Sep 2005

Greener Fuel For Cement Works

A Peak District cement works is participating in a trial to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases it produces. For the next six months Hope-based Lafarge Cement UK will use a new alternative fuel, which should reduce ...

18 Sep 2005

U.S. To Consider Changes To Building Material Tariffs In Wake Of Katrina

The U.S. administration has said that it is considering adjusting high tariffs on building materials like lumber from Canada and cement from Mexico if building needs from hurricane Katrina cause prices to spike. The t...

18 Sep 2005

New Tile Information From H&R Johnson

H&R Johnson, the UK’s leading manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has launched The Tile File for Spring 2005, providing an updated version of this already popular brochure, which details comprehensive information on...

18 Sep 2005

Schwarzenegger's Solar Plan Terminated

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's $2.5 billion program to construct solar panels on 1 million residential and commercial rooftops failed to give get final approval on the last day of the legislative session...

18 Sep 2005

Young British Designer Wins Award For Stylish Energy Efficient Lighting

The Energy Efficient Student Lighting Designer of the Year Award 2005, sponsored by the Energy Saving Trust, has been awarded to Simon Pattison from the University of Central Lancashire. Constructed from polypropylene...

18 Sep 2005

21 Things Every Home Inspector Should Know

With the real estate industry booming and the price of housing going up, more and more consumers are relying on the professional expertise of a home inspector to give them an independent view of the quality of their inve...

12 Sep 2005