Building News

RSS

Incredible Sized Windows With Commercial Performance: Marvin Meets Growing Need with the New Ultimate Double Hung Magnum

To provide a better solution for building professionals needing easy-to-operate, high-performing and historically-compliant double-hung windows in large sizes, Marvin Windows and Doors, the premier manufacturer of made-t...

18 Jul 2005

Polyurethane Toilet Seat With Acoustic Insulation Takes Top Honours In Design Competition

Derek Muir, a design student from the University of Huddersfield, is the winner of this year’s ‘Design Innovation in Plastics’ competition, sponsored by Bayer MaterialScience, one of the leading polymer...

18 Jul 2005

Real Wood Floors: Achieving a New Look With Stain

With the growing popularity of home remodeling shows, savvy homeowners are looking for easy ways to achieve a new look at minimal cost. For many of these homeowners, one of the most economical facelifts that can have ...

18 Jul 2005

Modern Transformation of Former World War II Public Housing Development Begins

Mercy Housing, a leading national not-for-profit housing organization, and the Los Angeles Community Design Center, an award-winning region non-profit designer, developer and operator of affordable housing will host the ...

18 Jul 2005

The Search Is On For America's Most Skilled Workers

The Golden Gate Bridge, Empire State Building and Route 66 -- these signature landmarks were built years ago by some of the most hard-working and talented tradespeople who built this country from the ground up, and fuele...

18 Jul 2005

CertainTeed Participates in Sunset Magazine's 2005 Southern California Idea House

CertainTeed Corporation has teamed up with Sunset Publishing Corporation, the publisher of Sunset Magazine, on the construction of a unique, modern bungalow at Ladera Ranch, in the eco-conscious community of Convent Hill...

18 Jul 2005

Hearth & Home Technologies Wins Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing

Hearth & Home Technologies™ Inc., the world’s largest fireplace manufacturer, was recently recognized as one of fifteen winners of the 2005 Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing. Dubbed the &ldq...

18 Jul 2005

Building Cleanability Awards - Is Your Building Easy to Keep Clean?

Nominations are being sought for the 2005/2006 Building Cleanability Awards throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. The Awards, promoted by the cleaning industry Livery Company - The Worshipful Company of Env...

18 Jul 2005

Amec Bidding For Olympics Construction Work

The Sunday Times is reporting that British project management group Amec PLC, has made a takeover bid for the 1.1 billion pound construction of the East London Olympic Games site. Without naming a source, the offer is fa...

15 Jul 2005

NHIC Criticises Moves to Raise Council Tax Based on Home Improvements

The National Home Improvement Council is concerned about recent reports that the Government’s nationwide revaluation of properties for the 2007 council tax revue may penalise many householders for making essential ...

15 Jul 2005

Gehry Technologies Announces Major New Software Update

Gehry Technologies, Inc. today announced a significant new release of Digital Project, its advanced Building Information Modeling and Construction Management software, as well as companion add-on modules for the new rele...

15 Jul 2005

Use Paint And Colour To Turn Your House Into A Vacation Memory

Just returned from a favorite vacation spot with colorful memories and dreams of your next holiday? According to Debbie Zimmer of the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute you can re-create that carefree and relaxed a...

15 Jul 2005

New Bosch BLUECORE™ Battery Technology

The new exclusive Bosch BLUECORE™ batteries provide up to 50-percent more cordless battery life, while new 30-minute single and dual -bay chargers cut charge times in half. Completely compatible with all current...

15 Jul 2005

San Diego Schools Get-Power Generating Roofs

Roofs that generate solar electricity are covering San Diego schools in an innovative project provided by Solar Integrated Technologies (SIT) and GE Commercial Finance Energy Financial Services. The solar integrated r...

14 Jul 2005

Homeowners Have Access to Latest Color Decoration Ideas

Consumers now have access to the same information the pros use to help them create a home décor that reflects today's emerging color trends. STAINMASTER® carpet has developed a new online resource for consum...

14 Jul 2005