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Metabo Launches New Cordless Screwdriver
Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced the new SE2800 screwdriver featuring a lightweight, ergonomic design, resulting in fatigue-proof operation.
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Revolutionary Housing System Speeds Up Construction
H+H UK’s revolutionary Rå House system has been speeding the construction of 14 houses for Hillreed Homes at Gwynne Gardens, East Grinstead. Rå House is a modern masonry construction, which utilises teams of expert installers who work quickly and efficiently to complete the, weatherproof, high quality masonry shell of a house. First fix trades can then start work inside while the brickwork facings are still going up.
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Modern Modular Homes a Fast and Green House Construction Method
Builders looking for a different option in a soft housing market are tuning into the benefits of modular construction and what HandCrafted Homes, LLC offers. The look and appearance of modular homes is no different than a traditional stick frame home. Builders' gain quality, speed and a green way of constructing a home.
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Nuclear Reactor Designs Pass Initial Safety, Security and Environmental Assessments
Nuclear regulators, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Environment Agency (EA), today announced that the first step of ‘Generic Design Assessment’ (GDA) carried out on four designs submitted for new nuclear power stations had found no shortfalls at this stage - in terms of safety, security or the environment - that would prevent any of them from ultimately being constructed on licensed sites in the UK.
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Big Fine For Roadbuilder After Site Deatch
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging construction companies to ensure they carry out proper planning, inspection and maintenance programmes of their projects while construction work is in progress.
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Assembly and Delivery Options Added to Skylights from Solar Innovations
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial skylights, greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, folding and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, announces three assembly and delivery options to meet customer needs.
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Eco-Friendly and Responsibly Harvested Hardwood Amish Furniture
Harmonycedar is a "green" company offering authentic handcrafted custom heirloom-quality furniture made by the rural Amish farm communities in Minnesota. They specialize in modern designs such as Mission, Prairie, Arts & Crafts, Shaker and Frank Lloyd Wright- inspired pieces produced from 100% genuine and sustainable winter-cut hardwoods that are harvested and replanted through a Conservation Reserve Program. Each sale directly benefits local Amish craftsmen, sawmills, and land owners - allowing them to continue their centuries-old craft.
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Ten Million Tonnes of New Construction Products are Wasted Every Year
Ten million tonnes of new construction products are wasted every year, at a cost of over £1.5 billion. This is the result of a study by the Environment Agency to evaluate the potential economic and environmental benefits of the UK construction sector improving resource efficiency. This is equivalent to about two per cent of the overall construction sector output. Reducing the amount of waste by one per cent would mean annual savings of £15 million and 104,000 tonnes of product.
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Green Five Star Rating for House Frames
Davis Frame Company, a leader in the timber frame industry, is proud to announce that one of their timber frame homes recently qualified for the highest energy efficient home rating from Energy Star.
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Bad Roads Cost Motorists More than $400 Each, Every Year On Vehicle Damage and Wear
Twenty-three percent of the nation's major metropolitan roads -- interstates, freeways and other critical local routes -- have pavements in poor condition, resulting in rough rides and costing the average urban motorist $413 annually in additional vehicle operating costs due to accelerated vehicle deterioration, additional maintenance needs and increased fuel consumption
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Logic Modules for Controlling Industry and Building Systems
The Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed new Logo! basic devices. Diverse applications are possible, ranging from lighting controls, car washes and access controls, through aquarium systems, trash compactors, strapping machines, axle lubrication systems on trains, and feeding systems in cattle rearing, right up to pressure intensifiers and pumping stations.
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Faster Cutting of Thicker Materials With Upgraded Metabo Saw
Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has upgraded its line of chop saws with the new CS23-255 model. The new chop saw features an increased power rating of 2,300 input watts and an added overload capacity of 15 amps for faster cutting of tougher or thicker materials.
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Titebond WeatherMaster Siding Sealant Increases Color Range
Franklin International adds 50 more colors to its new Titebond WeatherMaster sealant line, creating a palette of 175 stocking colors to match virtually any shade of exterior siding. The construction industry applauds WeatherMaster sealant for its low-VOC content, near-immediate paintability, ability to fill big gaps and ability to extrude in zero degree temperature.
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Tips to Prevent Roof Collapse from Record Snowfalls
Drexel Metals Corporation expresses concern about the damage that can occur to roofs from the record snowfall. The ski slopes are plenty happy with the record snow falls in New England. However, the slopes of many residential and commercial roofs have suffered roof leaks and even collapsed under the weight of the snow.
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Concrete Pavers for Springtime Remodelling
Concrete pavers offer great alternatives for landscaping and decorating projects, and continue to grow in popularity among residential and commercial clients. ConcreteNetwork.com offers in depth information on available styles, installation and design options, applications and much more.
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New York Merchants Protective Co Selected for Fire Alarm Monitoring at New York City Buildings
New York Merchants Protective Co. extended its reach to New York City government agencies today when it announced a new five-year agreement with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Under the new contract, NYMPC will be the exclusive provider of Fire Alarm Monitoring and maintenance for system signaling and transmission services for dozens of DCAS buildings through 2013. DCAS currently operates city buildings throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
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