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Hispanic Media Firm Makes Acquisition of Spanish Language Construction Title for US Market

Latin Press announces today that it has acquired EL NUEVO CONSTRUCTOR -- the Spanish language trade publication for the US Hispanic construction industry, from its former owners Hanley-Wood. Produced bimonthly by Han...

11 Jan 2009

Transform Your Basement To Significantly Increase Living Space And Add Resale Value

Basement Technologies enters its 24th year with the launch of Basement Transformation Technologies. Transforming a basement into livable space is a tricky project. It is a common mistake to think it can be done by any carpenter for under $20,000 with conventional building materials not designed to withstand moisture in cave-like basement levels.

11 Jan 2009

Coating Allows Homeowners to Enjoy Optimal Energy Efficiency with Clear Views

Renewal by Andersen, the start-to-finish window replacement subsidiary of Andersen Corporation, has expanded its available glass options with a new glass that helps block the sun's heat, while letting in almost as mu...

11 Jan 2009

First Significant Improvement to the Spring Floor in 25 Years

A new technology brings forth the evolution of the Floor Exercise gymnastics apparatus. It's called the Weller Spring. The intent of this new spring floor structure is to make the floor more bouncy, soften the impact of landings, and enable the gymnast to gain height when tumbling. It also eliminates the disadvantage a light gymnast has when competing with someone heavier.

11 Jan 2009

Unique Motorized Locks Backed by Innovative SmartKey Technology Controlled Using Web and Mobile Phones

Black + Decker, the industry leader in residential security hardware, is providing 2009 CES attendees a highly-anticipated sneak preview of its consumer electronic line of remote and wireless residential access control solutions offered under the Kwikset® and Baldwin® brands.

11 Jan 2009

BASF Styrodur Approved for Use Under Foundation Slabs

The German Institute for Construction Technology Berlin has given its official approval to multiple layers of BASF's Styrodur 3035 CS, Styrodur 4000 CS and Styrodur 5000 CS used under the foundation slab

9 Jan 2009

Rautaruukki Strengthens Nordic Steel Position With Purchase of Skalles Eiendomsselskap

Rautaruukki is to strengthen its position in steel construction in the Nordic countries through acquisition of the entire share capital of the Norwegian company Skalles Eiendomsselskap AS from its private owners. Skalles...

9 Jan 2009

Dow Building Joins Coalition Urging a Support Package for the Housing Industry

Dow Building Solutions has joined more than 600 industry leaders in supporting "Fix Housing First," a coalition of building industry members urging Congress and the incoming Obama Administration to support a pa...

9 Jan 2009

Black and Decker Previews Wireless and Remote Access Control Solutions at 2009 CES

Black and Decker, the industry leader in residential security hardware, is providing 2009 CES attendees a highly-anticipated sneak preview of its consumer electronic line of remote and wireless residential access control solutions offered under the Kwikset and Baldwin brands

8 Jan 2009

Everything There is to Know About Researching, Choosing and Installing a Concrete Driveway

Recently launched website, Concrete-Driveway.org offers a multitude of in-depth articles and photos covering everything there is to know about researching, choosing and installing a concrete driveway

8 Jan 2009

Ancient Timbers Salvaged to Begin a New Life as Construction Materials

Pioneer Millworks recently salvaged 50,000 board feet of antique heart pine and white pine timbers from the old Delaware and Hudson Rail Car Maintenance Shop in Oneonta, NY -- part of the railroad yard that was once home...

7 Jan 2009

LED Lights Can Now Be Retrofitted to Commercial Displays

Over the past several years, many Christmas light displays have gone from static to animated, using LED-based technology. As the trend continues to shift towards LED lighting, a Minnesota-based company has launched new L...

7 Jan 2009

Vistor Center Building at the Grand Canyon to Go Solar

The Grand Canyon's Visitor Center, located near the Canyon's south rim, will soon have a portion of its energy provided by the sun

6 Jan 2009

All of San Francisco Area Now Covered by Solar Residential Plan

One Block off the Grid (1BOG), a consumer advocacy group for residential renewable energy, and SolarCity®, a national leader in solar power system design, financing, installation, monitoring and related services, tod...

6 Jan 2009

Over 1 Million Given to Community Groups For Renewable Energy Grants

The third round of the Community Sustainable Energy Programme (CSEP) capital grants scheme saw the number of applications increase by 25%. Sixty-nine projects were assessed by the Selection Panel and 36 awarded funding t...

6 Jan 2009