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Connor Sport PortaFloor Kept Under Secrecy Before Being Revealed as Flooring for the Beiijing Olympics Opening Ceremony

Utah-based Connor Sport Court International was spotlighted on the first day of the 2008 Beijing Olympics when it's Sport Court PortaFloor® was used as the special events flooring for the opening ceremonies. R...

11 Aug 2008

Residential and Commercial Construction Industries will Benefit from Greenblock Insulated Concrete Form Wall Systems

Greenblock Worldwide Corporation, a leader and pioneer in the insulated concrete form (ICF) industry, announced that they have begun marketing their ICF products and installation services in Arizona. With their roots in ...

11 Aug 2008

PecoraTilt-Seal,The First Sealant Designed Specifically for Tilt-Up Construction

In an effort to save time and labor in tilt-up construction, Pecora has introduced Tilt-Seal(TM), a new high-quality weatherproofing sealant specifically formulated for the unique needs of tilt-up professionals. An advan...

11 Aug 2008

Tips For Using Concrete to Make Outdoor Rooms More Comfortable

New to the Outdoor Living section, The Concrete Network has added articles and photos highlighting outdoor fireplaces and fire pits. View concrete design options, available styles, photos and more

11 Aug 2008

Mitsubishi Ecodan Low Carbon Home Heating System Featured in New Website

A new website from Mitsubishi Electric aims to highlight the future of residential heating to both consumers and installers alike with an easy to use site dedicated to Ecodan the company’s award-winning low carbon heating system

11 Aug 2008

DuPont SentryGlas Expands Hurricane Resistant Windows and Doors Range

DuPont is expanding the range of DuPont SentryGlas interlayers to meet a broader range of needs for protective windows, doors and safety-glazed building elements

8 Aug 2008

The Five Most Common Things Sunroom Customers Wish They Had Done Differently

Patio Enclosures, Inc., the largest manufacturer and installer of sunrooms in North America, shares the five most common things sunroom customers wish they had done

8 Aug 2008

Green and Healthy Makeover Done on Baby Nursery

Wee Generation is a collaboration of environmental visionaries, including Seventh Generation and Healthy Child Healthy World, dedicated to raising awareness about children’s environmental health. They recently did a green and healthy makeover of a baby's nursery.

8 Aug 2008

Texans Now Able to Create Clean, Renewable Energy By Wind Power

Babcock & Brown, a leader in wind energy, today announced that a federal court in Texas dismissed a final lawsuit, clearing the path to bring wind energy to South Texas. Babcock & Brown's wind farm on the ...

8 Aug 2008

UK Government Releases Guide to Building a Nuclear Power Plant

In order to construct and operate a nuclear power station (or most other types of nuclear installation) in the UK, a nuclear site licence must be granted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE has released, "Applying for a nuclear site licence for new nuclear power stations - A step-by-step guide".

8 Aug 2008

Corian Shapes Inspire 'The Endless Nile Table'

DuPont recently contributed to the world of interior design by providing DuPont Corian for "The Endless Nile Table" -- a creation by international designer Karim Rashid

7 Aug 2008

Nansulate Thermal Insulation Incorporated into Australian Display Home

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, today announced that the Company's patented Nansulate® PT thermal insulation and corrosion resistance coating has been incorporated into the...

7 Aug 2008

ROTOZIP Duracut Bit Helps Phoenix Lander Collect Martian Soil Samples

The ROTOZIP Duracut Zip Bit, paired with a high-speed rasp, has enabled NASA's Phoenix Lander to collect valuable soil samples. NASA scientists confirmed the ROTOZIP-enabled rasp is the first tool in history to succe...

7 Aug 2008

Homebuyers to Get Free Solar Power Systems

Victoria Gardens by Shea Homes will offer free solar power systems to its homebuyers through August 31. Shea Homes is the first builder to roll out a national solar offering and has chosen to work with BP Solar, a global...

7 Aug 2008

World Bank and UN Step in to Help City Planners Identify Climate Change Vulnerability

Practical help is at hand for city planners and administrators around the world who are attempting to come to terms with the increased risks that many major urban centers now face as a result of climate change. &ldquo...

7 Aug 2008