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Hitachi Power Tools Introduces Two New 18-Gauge Brad Nailers, the NT32AE(S) and NT50AE(S)

Hitachi Power Tools today announced its newest additions to the 18-gauge brad nailer market, the NT32AE(S) and NT50AE(S) that feature an easy-to-clear nose, tool free depth of drive, and 360 degree adjustable exhaust alo...

18 Apr 2005

NAR Backs Real Estate Provisions in Bankruptcy Reform Bill

The National Association of Realtors applauds the U.S. House of Representatives today for passing four real estate provisions as part of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, S. 256. The ba...

18 Apr 2005

Asbestos Related Share Soar On Hopes Of New Bill

Shares of several companies with asbestos-related exposure rose sharply on Tuesday after the chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee said he hopes to finish drafting an asbestos injury trust fund bill this week. ...

14 Apr 2005

EnOcean Unveils Battery Free Wireless Light Switches; Saves Time, Reduces Costs and Enhances Flexibility over Traditional Wired Switches up to 80%

EnOcean, a global leader in energy-harvesting wireless sensor solutions, will announce the North American introduction of battery free, wireless switches at Lightfair International 2005, April 12-14 in the Jacob Javits C...

14 Apr 2005

Digital Photos & Voices POP With CADPRO 4 Software: Design Floor Plans on a Home PC That Any Contractor or Handy Homeowner Can Build From

Delta Software International (DSI) today announced digital photo and audio (voice) Pop-Up's are now included in consumer home remodel and design software CADPRO 4, available in retail locations nationwide: PC/SRP: $6...

14 Apr 2005

New Adhesive May Impact Wood Product, Soy Bean Industries

A new group of adhesives developed by researchers from the College of Forestry at Oregon State University may revolutionize a large portion of the wood products industry, provide a significant new market for soy beans, a...

14 Apr 2005

LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL 2005 Announces New Product Showcase Award Winners

Excitement and enthusiasm filled today's LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL 2005 trade show and conference as this year's winners of the New Product Showcase Awards were announced at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in...

14 Apr 2005

Probable Cause Sequences For WTC Collapses Finalized

At a press briefing in New York City on April 5, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) presented its analysis of how the World Trade Center (WTC) towers collapsed after two aircraft were flown into th...

13 Apr 2005

RIBA Response To Green Party Manifesto

The Green Party published its manifesto for the General Election this morning. Among the key points of most interest to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) are: Phasing out of VAT and creation of an integ...

13 Apr 2005

Eternit Slates Get Royal Seal Of Approval

Fibre cement slates from Eternit Building Materials have crowned a Belmont Homes' development in a town long favoured by Royalty. More than 70 high-specification properties on the 246-unit Regency Walk near Chelte...

13 Apr 2005

Live Build Of MMC Formwork System At OFFSITE2005

The Insulating Concrete Formwork Association (ICFA) will demonstrate just how quickly their insulated wall system can be constructed, with a daily live build programme planned for visitors to OFFSITE2005 on 6-9 June at B...

13 Apr 2005

Minnesota Landscape Architects to Promote Active Living at New City School, Exhibit at the State Capitol

Members of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) will celebrate National Landscape Architecture Month by collaborating with a charter school on innovative ideas for its schoolyard a...

13 Apr 2005

RIBA Response To Conservative Manifesto

The Conservative Party published its manifesto for the General Election this morning. Among the key points of most interest to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) are: Extra £15 billion a year fo...

13 Apr 2005

Casey Robb of Acworth, Ga., Inducted as Fellow Of the Construction Specifications Institute

Casey F. Robb, CSI, CCPR, of Acworth, Ga., will become a Fellow of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) in April. Fellowship is among CSI’s most prestigious honors. CSI is a national association of sp...

13 Apr 2005

Internet Home Alliance Research Shows Half of Newly Constructed Homes will have “Smart Home” Features

US housing starts jumped 11% in December from the prior month and, according to US Department of Commerce statistics, home starts are rising at levels not seen in 25 years. But are these new homes “smart homes&rdqu...

13 Apr 2005