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New protective boots for concrete workers

Advantage Products Corp. have launched a new line of rubber footwear manufactured specifically with the concrete industry in mind. TREDS 17” Slush Boots are the only slush boots made of latex natural rubber, nature...

5 Jan 2004

Integrated mirror and television

Phillips have announced the development of a mirror that has a television integrated into it. The Phillips Mirror TV allows someone to surf TV channels or the internet while brushing their teeth or styling their hair. ...

5 Jan 2004

Quiet and cool solution to house ventilation

A new whole house fan that produces 1500 CFM and has a low noise rating of only 0.4 sones is now available from Quietcoolfan.com. "It's a very unique ventilation system," says Jon West, distributor of th...

5 Jan 2004

Detecting damaging liquid leaks in office buildings

Most damage to office environments is linked to faulty air conditioning systems and, according to insurance companies, liquid leaks are the most common cause of claims after fire and theft. In response to this problem...

5 Jan 2004

Solar powered attic fan that pays for itself

While most homes have small passive vents to try and prevent the build up of attic heat and moisture, most cannot move enough air to be adequately effective. Most electric powered attic ventilators use a thermostat to tu...

1 Jan 2004

Keeping construction dust away from clean areas

Keeping areas near construction zones free from dust has always been a problem. Hanging plastic sheets in front of doorways is a common way to try and stop dust but it doesn’t tend to be very effective - not to men...

1 Jan 2004

Bricks and mortar usage calculator

Palmetto Brick have released on their website a calculator for estimating the required amounts of bricks and mortar for a given project. By entering the brick type and wall size in square feet, the free calculator wor...

1 Jan 2004

Greenstreet web site to help with sustainable choices for existing homes

Greenstreet is a web-based tool that helps improve the environmental performance of homes undergoing maintenance and refurbishment. Simply choose a house type and you will be presented with a range of options for impr...

1 Jan 2004

Luxury building trends from the US

Building trends from the luxury end of the market often filter down to the average affordable home. The current popularity of home theatres is a timely example. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has reported on current tren...

30 Dec 2003

What were the hottest building trends for 2003

Builder magazine has given a wrap up of 2003 including their run down on the hottest trends for the year. They include: Small, space saving appliances. Clean, simple design rather than fussy treatments Wireless...

30 Dec 2003

Porcelain floor tiles inspired by leather, stones and natural granite

H&R Johnson, the UK’s largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has launched within its Aspects collection a range of porcelain floor tiles in a variety of earthy shades inspired by luxurious leathers, warm stones...

29 Dec 2003

New rectangular tile for bathrooms and kitchens

H&R Johnson, the UK’s largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has launched within its Aspects collection a rectangular tile to offer up-to-the-minute chic for bathrooms and kitchens. The brick-shaped tile (20...

29 Dec 2003

Hand held sensor to speed up construction

A Scottish development is set to speed up construction with the use of cutting edge technology. The historic Broadford works site in Aberdeen is being developed into an upmarket shopping and residential area. Before d...

28 Dec 2003

University course in green building

Sonoma State University in California will be introducing a course in green building as of January 2004. The year long Green Building Professional Certificate is targeted at architects, engineers, construction personn...

28 Dec 2003

The ultimate home improvement workshop

MobileFab is the leading innovator in the technology for the installation and fabrication of consumer countertops with a self-contained vehicle and installation system that allows solid surface countertops to be fabricat...

22 Dec 2003