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LABC Approval to Boost Confidence in Celcon Foundation Blocks

H+H Celcon has been awarded an LABC National Type Approval certificate for Celcon Foundation blocks. The certificate was presented to Stuart Brittle deputy managing director by Mike Ingram, chief building control surv...

16 Oct 2005

EPA and DOE Launch Campaign Encouraging Use of Energy Star Lights

DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the annual "Energy Star Change a Light, Change the World Campaign" on October 5th, urging U.S. consumers to change at least one light in their hom...

16 Oct 2005

Simulations Predict Savings From More Airtight Buildings

U.S. commercial building owners could save substantially on annual heating and cooling energy costs by improving airtightness of their buildings' envelope, according to a recent National Institute of Standards and Te...

16 Oct 2005

Crane Composites Announces New Thermoplastic Composite Facility

Crane Composites, a Crane Co. management group, announces the establishment of a new manufacturing facility which will produce continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRT). The new product will be sold und...

13 Oct 2005

Survey Finds Radiant Heat Systems Gaining In Popularity Among Homebuilders

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) released a survey which found that the popularity of radiant floor systems is gaining, with 23 percent of builders surveyed planning to “increase” or &ldquo...

13 Oct 2005

National Bowl Re-development Hits Major Milestone

The exciting re-launch of the National Bowl is on track with the announcement today by Milton Keynes Partnership (MKP) that it has received two tenders to develop and manage the facility. Proposals have been received fro...

12 Oct 2005

Construction Work Starts On Liverpool Arena & Convention Centre

Construction work on the £146m Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre at Kings Waterfront, Liverpool City Centre started yesterday. Over the next two years contractors Bovis Lend Lease will construct a 9,500 capa...

12 Oct 2005

New Research Demonstrates Further Benefits of the Use of RSA in Construction

Proof of the benefits of using recycled and secondary aggregates (RSAs) is now freely available, thanks to the Aggregates Research Programme, jointly run by the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) and WRAP (the Waste ...

11 Oct 2005

TGP Launches New Web Site for Architectural Glass Products

Technical Glass Products (TGP) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Web site, www.tgpamerica.com. The new site is designed to provide architects and interior designers with information, specifications and ideas ...

11 Oct 2005

MAX USA Releases Cordless Superframer Nailer

MAX USA CORP. announces the availability of their new GS683RH 21-degree plastic collation full round head framer and the GS683CH 34-degree paper tape framer. Both tools are gas powered cordless tools. MAX has develope...

11 Oct 2005

Free Guide Aids Specification of Electrical Conduit Systems

A new free guide to specifying electrical conduit has been published by Kopex International. The publication, “Getting it Right with Electrical Conduit”, has been written to answer common questions from en...

11 Oct 2005

Revolutionary Graffiti Proof Magic Coating For New Interbuild 2006 Zone

A revolutionary coating which can protect town centres and other places from the unsightly scourge of graffiti will be on display in the new Painting & Coating Zone at Interbuild 2006. Developed by Nottingham-base...

11 Oct 2005

New C12 Cordless Drill With Brushless Motor

Festool has intoduced the new C12 - the lightest 12v on the market and the first cordless drill with a brushless motor. Lift a pound less each time you drill or drive without sacrificing any power. That's 200 fewe...

11 Oct 2005

New Ra Concept Offers Hassle-Free Building

A new concept in quick and efficient masonry construction, which is set to revolutionise the UK housebuilding industry, has been introduced by H+H Celcon. Known as the Rå House (pronounced ‘raw’), it ...

11 Oct 2005

Hitachi Announces the 3rd Generation Cap Nailer NV50AP3 with Upgraded Design to Exceed Contractor Expectation

Hitachi Power Tools today announced its latest generation 2” cap nailer, the NV50AP3. This tool has been redesigned to include even more contractor requested features ensuring even better performance and more du...

11 Oct 2005