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'Cowboy builder' Image Finally Laid To Rest At Mobile Technology Workshop For Property Maintenance Companies

Many people dread calling their insurance company or contacting a local company to make emergency repairs. When will they arrive, will they know why they are there, will they have the right materials, how long will it ta...

18 Apr 2005

Construction and Plant: Transport Seminar

The Freight Transport Association is holding two one-day seminars aimed at transport management staff in the construction and plant sector. Delegates will receive expert advice on the latest legal developments in the use...

18 Apr 2005

Catnic To Profile Dynamic Steel Roofing System, Catnic Litetile

Catnic announced today that it has been showcasing its dynamic steel roofing system, Catnic Litetile, and launched an innovative new building product at this year’s Homebuilding and Renovating show in April. Cat...

18 Apr 2005

Internet Home Alliance Announces Results of Connected Kitchen Study - ‘Mealtime Pilot’ Finds Broadband in the Kitchen Brings Families Together

The kitchen has always been the center of the home – the place where families gather to eat, talk about their days and work on projects. But some worry that technology may threaten that convergence, dispersing family mem...

18 Apr 2005

UNH Water Treatment Researchers Win National Engineering Award

A University of New Hampshire professor was awarded the Grand Prize for Research by the American Association of Environmental Engineers in a ceremony at the National Press Club April 14. Civil/Environmental Engineerin...

18 Apr 2005

Real Wood Floors: The Renewable Flooring Option

There's no doubt about it - real wood flooring is the only flooring option available that can be renewed time and time again. When other flooring options start looking tired and worn, they need to be removed and...

18 Apr 2005

City of Chicago Dept. of Housing, Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) and LaSalle Bank Partner to Improve Living Conditions for a Family In Need

Nearly two months ago, LaSalle Bank instituted its "More Patrol" campaign, whose goal is to give back to Chicago area residents through small initiatives and more substantial projects which assist people in ne...

18 Apr 2005

Architectural Data Systems and Architectural Computer Services Announce Alliance at 2005 CSI Show & Convention

Architectural Data Systems, LLC (ADS) and Architectural Computer Services, Inc. (ARCOM) will roll-out their alliance at the 49th Annual CSI Show & Convention being held in Chicago, IL April 19-24. ADS and ARCOM have ...

18 Apr 2005

RIBA Response To Liberal Democrat Manifesto

The Liberal Democrats have published their manifesto for the General Election. Among the key points of most interest to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) are: Raising the starting point for Stamp Dut...

18 Apr 2005

NAHB Board Votes to Relocate International Builders Show for 2007 and 2008

At its annual spring board meeting held here over the weekend, the 2,000-member Board of Directors of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) voted to exercise its contractual rights and terminate its commitment...

18 Apr 2005

House-Passed Bill Will Halt Tenant, Home Owner Bankruptcy Abuse, Builders Say

House passage of bankruptcy legislation today would strike a fair balance between the rights of tenants and property owners, and also provide sufficient safeguards for home owners to protect their property in the event o...

18 Apr 2005

NAHB Sponsors Habitat House For DC Family - Home Builders Dedicate Volunteer Day to Work on House

Thanks to the generosity and goodwill of home builders, Faye Harrison, her daughter Ebony, and granddaughter Antonia L. Dorsey will soon experience the joy of homeownership. Today, the National Association of Home Builde...

18 Apr 2005

Builders Applaud House Repeal Of "Death Tax"

The nation's home builders today applauded House passage of legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax, noting that it would help small family-owned businesses create more jobs and continue to prosper. &quot...

18 Apr 2005

Alcoa Netherlands Aluminum Extrusions Featured on Popular U.S. Television Program

Aluminum extrusions produced by Alcoa Netherlands in Drunen helped to make a home featured on the popular U.S. television program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" livable for a paralyzed man. Alcoa Netherlands ...

18 Apr 2005

Work at Height - HSE Explains What The Regulations Mean For The Construction Industry

New regulations came into force on 6 April 2005, applying to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury. To assist the construction industry the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) h...

18 Apr 2005