The Austin Business Journal is reporting how some commercial construction companies, brokers and architects are alleviating the pinch of the downturn in the US economy by using building materials, systems and designs tha...
CIRIA and CIEF will be holding a workshop entitled “Biomimicry: how to benefit from 3.8 billion years of research and development” on the evening of September 16 at The Royal College of Physicians in London.
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Now available in the UK through Mans International are the ARM Cordless Bolt Cutter and Cordless Re-Bar Cutter from ARM SANGYO of Japan.
Although the tools use a hydraulic action, they are powered by a single 14.4V re...
According to a new report, eco-taxation could result in more sustainable urban development. The report, written by the LSE's Professor of Environmental Planning, Yvonne Rydin, and published by the RICS Foundation loo...
It is 10 storeys high, covered in green render, shaped like a drum, has solar panels on the roof and is topped with a wind turbine. The aptly named “Green Building” currently under construction in Manchester&...
Marley Roofing Products and Eternit Slates have both just relaunched new and improved versions of their websites.
The sites now offer up-to-the-minute technical and product information on the companies’ extensiv...
The £10 million Clear Skies Initiative from the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) provides renewable energy grants and advice. Homeowners can obtain grants between £500 to £5000 whilst community ...
The Low-Impact Living Initiative (LILI) is holding self-build solar hot water courses at Redfield. Participants will take away all the elements of a solar water heating system including panels and a detailed manual conta...
Since the 1960’s Welded steel Moment-Resisting Frames (MRFs) have been widely accepted as the best structure for earthquake resistant buildings. Deficiencies in this system came to light when such structures showed...
The power of the sun is now being harnessed to provide hot water for public toilets on Portobello’s promenade.
The amenities block is the first of its type in Scotland and it is hoped that energy savings will me...
Corrosion of steel is one of the major problems facing the construction industry today. The inherent weakness this causes in highways, bridges and buildings can lead to personal injury and deaths.
MMFX 2 rebar, from t...
Aetna UK have launched a new system that saves plasterboard manufacturers the expensive and slow process of rotating two tonne packs.
To ensure individual plasterboards are protected from dirt or moisture, manufacture...
Argos in Holland and The Smart Scaffolding Sheeting Company, have developed Tufawrap and Tufawrap FR (flame retardant), to complement their existing scaffolding covers, Tufclad and Tufguard.
Tufawrap and Tufawrap FR a...
The CIRIA (Construction Industry Research and Information Association) Award for 2003 has been presented to the Health and Safety Executive in recognition of the contribution of the HSE over many years.
CIRIA has the ...
Natural Building Technologies (NBT) has launched a high performance Cellulose Fibre Insulation made from recycled newsprint. It’s non-itchy and ecologically very sound plus quick and easy to lay. It also provides a...
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