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Software Improves Construction Profitability

Construction companies can improve profitability and on time project delivery with the latest release of P3e/c for Construction from Primavera Systems, Inc. P3e/c allows project teams to use a single, scalable system ...

12 May 2004

Zamil Steel Win Contract to Build Landmark Steel Building in Qatar

Zamil Steel, a global leader in the manufacture of pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB) has been awarded a QR 35.8 million (US$ 9.6 million) contract to supply and erect the steel building for Qatar's latest landmark Ret...

12 May 2004

Researchers developing technology to detect hidden mould behind gypsum wallboard

Researchers are testing the feasibility of using radar technology to detect mould behind gypsum wallboard. A common problem, hidden mould can cause serious structural damage and health problems before homeowners discover...

11 May 2004

Fibre reinforced polymer decking from Creative Pultrusions

Creative Pultrusions, Inc. has developed a new decking system, Superplank™ that can be used in various applications including platforms, walkways, bulk heads, structural roofing, bridge decks, windwalls, scaffolding boar...

11 May 2004

Kryptaglow paints mark evacuation routes when the lights go out

Co-Leash Company announces the release of Kryptaglow Paints, the brightest way to lead people from danger in emergency situations. Kryptaglow “glow in the dark” Paint can help prevent panic from happening in ...

10 May 2004

40th birthday celebrations for Celestia and HPS200

Corus Colors, the company behind the unique and popular, high specification steel cladding coatings Celestia® & HPS200® by Corus, is marking the 40th anniversary of the origins of the development of its high ...

10 May 2004

The Construction Innovation Forum selects Wireless Concrete Maturity Monitor for 2004 NOVA Award

The Construction Innovation Forum (CIF) has announced the selection of the Wireless Concrete Maturity Monitor, co-developed by IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Inc. and International Road Dynamics, Inc. (IRD), as the recipient of the 2...

7 May 2004

Global Construction Summit Builds International Business Relationships

McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, in cooperation with the China International Contractors Association (CHINCA), today announced the recent Global Construction Summit in Beijing, China exceeded ...

7 May 2004

Raise your game on safe lifting

Raise your game on safe lifting – this is the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) message to Safe Equipment Demonstration (SED) visitors this year. The HSE stand will focus on planning lifting operations, ...

6 May 2004

National environment award for Corus Colors

Corus Colors, the UK’s leading manufacturer of pre-coated steels, has been nationally recognised for its commitment to the environment, including the development of new sustainable products, through the Business Co...

6 May 2004

Construction industry needs to build careers for women

A new report from the Construction Industry Council (CIC) shows that companies in the construction industry are still failing to attract women even though 76,000 new people are required in the industry each year. The ...

4 May 2004

Construction companies unaware of recycling cost savings

Construction companies are currently unaware of the cost savings they can make through recycling according to research carried out by WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme). The research, carried out amongs...

4 May 2004

Causes of construction accidents

An analysis of the causes of construction accidents with a view to the role of designers in preventing such accidents has been published by The Health and Safety Executive (HSE). New duties for designers were introduc...

4 May 2004

New medical research shows safer flooring could cut hip fracture risks by over 25%

Elderly people living in residential homes are at significantly lower risk of hip fracture if they fall on carpeted wooden floors than onto any other type of flooring, says new research from the University of Warwick in ...

4 May 2004

'Natural' Sunlight In Offices 24 Hours A Day, Scientists Predict

New technology which can create 'natural' sunlight in offices and homes and save billions on energy bills will soon be in everyday use, scientists will announce this week. Researchers from the University of Ba...

2 May 2004