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Builders Urge Congress To Update Endangered Species Act

The nation’s home builders called on Congress today to update and modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in order to protect the environment and allow local communities to grow and thrive. “Clearly, we...

14 Jul 2005

Georgia-Pacific Unveils New Consumer Advertising Strategy for Building Products

Georgia-Pacific announces the launch of two new consumer-advertising campaigns for the company’s Plytanium® Plywood product line and G-P Gypsum’s DensArmor® Plus Interior Wallboard. Advertisements for...

14 Jul 2005

DOE, HUD, and EPA Form Partnership for Home Energy Efficiency

DOE joined with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on July 11th to announce a new joint effort, the Partnership for Home Energy Efficiency. The n...

14 Jul 2005

Collaborative Sustainability

In a recent launch by the UK’s Climate Change and Environment Minister, Elliot Morley, the UK and Swedish governments have joined forces on a new collaborative initiative that promotes sustainable building and cons...

14 Jul 2005

Advanced Demolition And Resource Efficiency

Two-day conference and exhibition, Birmingham, 26th & 27th October 2005. Increasing waste management concerns, more stringent legislation and tighter profit margins mean that greater demands are being placed on t...

14 Jul 2005

Stylish Inner Space For Outer Space Centre

To create an exciting attraction which broadened visitors' knowledge of space and astronomy provided a unique design challenge Leicester's recently-opened National Space Centre is a Millennium Landma...

14 Jul 2005

Amtico International Launches Enhanced Amtico Range

Amitco has unveiled their exciting new Amtico range for the commercial flooring market, continuing in the tradition of market-leading design and technical innovation. The new range was developed in partnership with cu...

14 Jul 2005

Green Roofs Reduce Volume, Cost of Storm-water Discharge

An Alcoa-sponsored analysis of green roof applications worldwide conducted by an interdisciplinary team from the University of Michigan concluded these roofs can minimize runoff and associated storm-water discharge issue...

14 Jul 2005

Visteon Showing The Way With Environmentall Responsible "Turtle Glass"

Development along the Florida coastline requires a special consideration when designing and constructing a building: the safety of indigenous marine turtle hatchlings. It has been discovered that light shining brightly f...

13 Jul 2005

Reducing Vandalism And Theft On Housing Sites

Theft, arson and vandalism are serious problems on building sites. The losses from theft and vandalism suffered by the construction industry have been estimated at around £400 million a year - over £1 million...

13 Jul 2005

Mapei UK Launch MAPESTIK

Mapei have launched MapeStik, a ready mixed paste adhesive manufactured in compliance with European standards to classification D1T. MapeStik is manufactured in our UK factory at Halesowen and is suitable for the inte...

13 Jul 2005

Perlata - New Wall Coating From Armourcoat

Armourcoat Surface Finishes have announced the introduction of Perlata, an exciting new decorative wall coating. Exquisite and luxurious, Perlata is an elegant finish with a subtle sparkle or shimmer, creating stunning v...

13 Jul 2005

Armourcoat CEO Wins Top Business Award

Guy Whitehead, Chief Executive of Armourcoat Surface Finishes , has won the coveted Businessman of the Year Award at this year’s prestigious Kent Business Awards. The glittering 'Oscar-style' Gala Awards Ce...

13 Jul 2005

Thermal And Acoustic Insulation In One: Arma-Chek Sound

Armacell has added to its product portfolio an insulation system which combines acoustic and thermal insulation and also provides protection against mechanical impact and weathering. The Arma-Chek Sound systems consist o...

13 Jul 2005

RadFest West in Denver Colorado

Spring brings green grass, wild flowers and occasional snow flurries to the Rocky Mountains. It also brought the Radiant Panel Association 's regional RadFest West to Denver, Colorado this year. The event is designed...

12 Jul 2005