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CIS Unveils First Panel On Europe's Largest Solar Façade Project

The first solar panel, which will form part of Europe’s largest vertical photovoltaic project, has been unveiled at the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower in Manchester. The panel is one of over seven th...

25 Jul 2005

New Generation Pantile From Sandtoft

Sandtoft has launched its latest innovation, the Neo Pantile - a new generation clay pantile that offers the fixing advantages of a concrete tile with the kerb appeal and character of natural clay. Clay pantiling is a...

25 Jul 2005

Apprentice Exchange Helps ABC Members Manage Their Brick Apprentices Training And Education

The Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) has launched the Apprentice Exchange to help Members manage their apprentices' training and education. Developed in collaboration with CITB-ConstructionSkills, this h...

25 Jul 2005

Maytag Responds to Revised Whirlpool Proposal

Maytag Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has determined that Whirlpool Corporation's revised proposal, announced on July 22, may reasonably be expected to lead to a transaction that is financial...

24 Jul 2005

Hitachi Introduces a New Line of Cordless Driver Drill Kits, the DVF3 Series

Hitachi Power Tools today announced the DVF3 series of 18, 14.4 and 12-Volt cordless power drills. The Hitachi DS18DVF3, DS14DVF3 and DS12DVF3 are designed to meet the need for compact and lightweight drills that have...

24 Jul 2005

2005 USGBC Leadership Awards Nomination Open

Nominations are now open for the fourth annual USGBC Leadership Awards! The recipients of this prestigious building industry award will be announced at Greenbuild on Thursday, November 10. The awards celebration will ...

24 Jul 2005

Plytaninum® Plywood Ad Campaign Launched to Drive Sales of Georgia-Pacific Products for Builders

Georgia-Pacific Corporation is announcing the launch of a new consumer advertising campaign for the company’s Plytanium® Plywood product line in a shift marking Georgia-Pacific’s recognition that today&rs...

24 Jul 2005

Georgia-Pacific Stops Mold in Its Tracks With New Consumer Advertising Campaign

G-P Gypsum Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, is announcing the launch of a new consumer-oriented “Stop Feeding Mold™” advertising campaign for the company’s De...

24 Jul 2005

How Does The Safety Of Your Business Measure Up?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched its Corporate Health and Safety Performance Indicator (CHaSPI) and unveiled a third round of case studies highlighting the vital role that directors play in health and s...

24 Jul 2005

ASEAN Competition Won By Energy Efficient Singapore Buildings

Two Singapore buildings have won top honours in the 2005 ASEAN ENERGY AWARDS. The awards were be presented at a ceremony to be held in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on 13 July 2005. National Institute of Education (NIE) clinched ...

24 Jul 2005

Latest KPIs For M&E Contractors Show Improvement

June 2005 saw the launch of the fifth set of BSRIA’s KPIs for M&E contractors. The latest collection shows encouraging signs that overall, industry is improving. Many people will have seen the A2 wallchart w...

24 Jul 2005

Owens Corning Introduces New Cultured Stone Architectural Trim Products

Builders, architects and designers know the difference between okay and outstanding can be found in the smallest of details. That's why Owens Corning has introduced Cultured Stone brand Electrical Box Stones, an attr...

21 Jul 2005

Three-Car Garages The Trend Of The Future

Back in the 1950s, the one-car garage was standard in the 41 percent of homes that had any garage at all. More than half a century later, almost two-thirds of all new homes have two-car garages and on a nationwide basis,...

21 Jul 2005

Accel Energy Group Announces Major Launch Into Road Construction Projects in China

Accel Energy Group announced today a major launch into road construction projects in China with its new product SAB. SAB is a binder ingredient that is used in asphalt. The product is derived from oil shale, and makes ro...

21 Jul 2005

Make Sun Safety a Priority

As summer arrives, concerns are increasing that outdoor construction workers may not be doing enough to stay safe in the sun, failing to protect their skin from damage and increasing their risk of developing skin cancer....

21 Jul 2005