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PolyU Award Winning Researches Help Design Structures That Will Withstand Natural Disasters

Structural engineering researchers have developed a method to design reliable steel structures and a reservoir flood control operation system respectively. Both innovations will help withstand natural disasters like earthquake and flooding

15 Mar 2009

CADS Smart Scaffolder Makes Compliance With Safety Rule Easy

Increasing numbers of scaffolding companies are turning to CADS SMART Scaffolder software to help them meet the latest TG20:08 safety rules published by the NASC (National Access and Scaffolding Confederation). CADS S...

15 Mar 2009

Abelard Donates New Roof to Habitat For Humanity

Abelard Construction, the premier residential restoration firm in the Midwest, announced today that it will donate and install a brand new roof to a hard working, low-income homeowner through Habitat for Humanity's &...

15 Mar 2009

NIST Seeks Comments on Guidelines for Structural Fire Resistance

A new draft report released for public comment by NIST provides a comprehensive set of 'best practice' guidelines for designing building structures to resist major fires

12 Mar 2009

E2 Dual-Flush Toilet Launched by Niagara Conservation

New Jersey's Niagara Conservation, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency residential conservation products, has launched a new water-saving dual-flush toilet called the E2 Dual-Flush Toilet. The product can save thousands of gallons of water per year

11 Mar 2009

Fashion Runways Influence Latest Flooring Designs

If the devil wears Prada, then the fashion-conscious demon must walk on animal prints, nude tones, layered looks and leather. For these are just some of the hottest trends in flooring uncovered by the World Floor Covering Association's fashion scouts at this year's Surfaces

11 Mar 2009

Free Samples and Shipping From Ceilume Ceiling Tiles

Ceilume, manufacturer of The Smart Ceiling Tile, is helping customers during this tough economy by offering free samples and free ground shipping on all orders to customers in the United States and Canada

11 Mar 2009

Commercial and Residential Property Owners Saving With Energy Efficiency

An MBA survey released in February found that $171 billion in loans held by non-bank lenders for commercial and multi-family properties will mature this year. Real estate experts are concerned that the credit crunch may ...

11 Mar 2009

New Chinese Cement Plant Opens

The major integrated cement producer in the Central Yangtze River Region and the Sichuan Region - Asia Cement (China) Holdings Corporation ("Asia Cement (China)" or the "Group") (HKG:0743) announced t...

11 Mar 2009

Termite Killer Gas Also A Global Warming Threat

Fumigant pumped into tented houses to kill pests remains in atmosphere six to 10 times longer than previously thought, Scripps-led study shows

11 Mar 2009

Builder Headquarters Goes Solar Powered

Clear Skies Solar today announced the successful installation of the McGowan Builders solar energy system at the company's newly renovated 37,000 square foot headquarters

10 Mar 2009

BASF Launches Online Campus For The Education of People in the Construction Industry

BASF, the Chemical Company, has launched a virtual classroom for construction professionals called the BASF Online Campus for High-Performance Construction

10 Mar 2009

SIDD Launches Their Sustainable Made-to-Order Designer Furniture

SIDD Fine Woodworking has opened its studio and workshop in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. As a company that both designs and builds its products entirely in-house, SIDD is positioned to provide high end modern furnishings that are innovative, interesting, and uniquely well made

10 Mar 2009

Waterhog Impressions Doormats Allow Any Image to be Included on a Mat

Martinson-Nicholls new Waterhog Impressions indoor-outdoor logo floor mats use Jet Print Technology to allow making 3D images and fine details such as "phasing in" possible

10 Mar 2009

Tax Credits and Leasing Make Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters and Direct Vent Furnaces More Affordable

Rinnai is pleased to announce that its tankless water heaters and direct-vent wall furnaces are now more accessible to consumers who want to enjoy the comforts and conveniences of continuous hot water or energy-efficient home heating

10 Mar 2009