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USGBC Selected as 2005 Recipient of the Turner Prize

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has been selected as the fourth recipient of the National Building Museum's Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology. The 2005 Turner Prize is being a...

28 Aug 2005

Delray Beach - Award Winning City The Place To Live

Known worldwide as a unique city and twice awarded the ALL AMERICAN CITY by the National Civic League in 1993 & 2001, Delray Beach has become a sought after place to live. Real estate is moving at a blistering pac...

28 Aug 2005

Proper Cleanup After Hurricane Katrina Can Minimize Water Damage

If Hurricane Katrina caused leaks or flooding around your home or business, the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) says proper cleanup will help minimize the potential damage water can cause. As soon as i...

28 Aug 2005

Carrier Reinvents Air Conditioning Environmental Leap in Energy Efficiency

Carrier Corporation has unveiled its newly designed central air conditioning system for the U.S. market, to be manufactured at its expanded facility in Collierville, TN. The new system will be optimized for the 13 SEE...

28 Aug 2005

Emerge Homes Withdraws From The Pinnacle Project

After what was heralded to be an unprecedented new luxury home development in the Brandywine area of Prince George's county languished in county bureaucracy for years and adjacent properties were bought up by product...

28 Aug 2005

Houses, Houses Everywhere and Not A Business In Sight

A community of commuters and dormitory development is the forecast for the near future if the Government does not make more allowances for business sites, warned the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) today. ...

28 Aug 2005

The Centre for Alternative Technology Celebrates 30 Years With A New Display

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) marks its 30th birthday with a special new display to illustrate three decades of “Innovation, Inspiration and Information”. The Mid Wales eco-centre has been op...

28 Aug 2005

HSB Turning Torso Opens With Spectacular Exhibition

From 24th to 31st August, the public will have the chance to visit a fascinating exhibition telling the story of the Turning Torso building. The exhibition, staged by HSB Turning Torso, covers every stage of the proje...

28 Aug 2005

Shortlists For Seven RIBA Special Awards Announced

Some of the most exciting new buildings across the UK and EU have been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) seven special awards. The winners will be announced at the presentation of Th...

25 Aug 2005

Habitat Home Features Latest Concrete Construction Technology

The Connecticut Concrete Promotion Council (CCPC) and the Hartford chapter of Habitat for Humanity are joining forces to build the non-profit’s next house using one of the fastest growing methods of residential con...

25 Aug 2005

Concrete Roof Tiles Built to Last a Lifetime

Designed to last the lifetime of a home, concrete roof tiles are gaining in popularity. Portland Cement Association’s newest two-page technology brief educates consumers, contractors, and architects on the benefits...

25 Aug 2005

Buffalo, N.Y. Rated Most Affordable Major U.S. Housing Market

The metropolitan statistical area comprising Buffalo and Niagara Falls, N.Y. is the nation’s most affordable housing market among major metros with populations over 500,000, according to the National Association of...

25 Aug 2005

Kopex Electrical Conduit That Achieves High Standards Available From Core Electrical

Many industries face strict controls on their working environment and specialist electrical conduit manufacturer Kopex International has responded to this through both the quality and certification of its conduit systems...

25 Aug 2005

Early-age Crack Control in Concrete

Early-age crack control in concrete (CIRIA Report R91, 1981) is still widely used but needs updating. CIRIA has raised substantial funds to update this guidance and is planning to get a project underway this autumn. I...

25 Aug 2005

The BSRIA/BSJ Bright Spark Award 2005

New ideas, products, processes and techniques are what keeps organisations ahead of the game. They enable engineers to meet the needs of clients now and in the future. That is why BSRIA and Building Services Journa...

25 Aug 2005