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Practical LED Lighting Solutions From Marktech LED Lighting Products

Marktech LED Lighting Products, LED supplier since 1982, brings practical LED lighting solutions to consumers with the introduction of their ExtendLite LED Lights. This addition to the Marktech family of products offers ...

30 Jul 2008

Indian Sandstone Set to Take Major Slice of UK Paving Market, But Is It All Above Board

Indian Sandstone is becoming increasingly popular. It is less expensive than natural British stones and within 10 years it is expected to account for a quarter of the UK domestic market for decorative paving. However with its growing popularity there is also growing concern over its origins

30 Jul 2008

KB Home Releases Report Showing Move Towards Sustainability

KB Home, one of America's largest homebuilders, today announced its first ever sustainability report, available at http://www.reportalert.info/ra/profiles/KBHome/2008/?ID=22386. The KB Home Sustainability Report is a...

30 Jul 2008

Advanced Construction Techniques are Helping Builders Save Time and Money While Cutting Back Waste and Improving Quality

A variety of advanced construction techniques are helping homebuilders minimize construction waste, reduce labor time and costs, and improve quality. One method in particular, the use of pre-cut and pre-manufactured floo...

29 Jul 2008

New Decorative and Privacy Films for Windows Without Adhesives

A new Decorative and Privacy Window Film Catalog for residential and commercial uses has been released that includes new designs and sizes by Wallpaper For Windows

29 Jul 2008

Safe and Explosion Proof Lights Offered by Magnalight

OSHA requirements mandate that light sources used in hazardous environments, as defined by the presence and density of flammable gases and dust, be safety rated. Safety ratings, such as UL Class 1 Division 1 or ATEX Zone...

29 Jul 2008

High Performance, Non Toxic 'Mythic Paint' Launched

Mythic Paint, the World's first high-performance, non-toxic paint will exhibit at Bubble New York this August. Bubble - The Kids Trade Show, is a twice-yearly event that runs in New York and London and features over ...

29 Jul 2008

Winners Announced in the 2008 Structural Steel Design Awards

The SSDA recognise the high standards of structural and architectural design attainable in the use of steel and its potential in terms of efficiency, cost effectiveness, aesthetics and innovation - rewarding outstanding ...

28 Jul 2008

Property Developer Creates Group to Push Sustainability and Environmentally Aware Construction

Eyes Abroad (EA), the dynamic Cheshire-based international property developer has announced the official launch of ‘Eueco’, an EA subsidiary company designed to enhance sustainability and environmentally awar...

28 Jul 2008

Hydro Flexible High Pressure Aluminium Air Conditioning Tube Solution Exceeds German Test Specifications

Hydro’s high-pressure flexible aluminium tube solution for “green” air conditioning systems has exceeded the test specifications set by the German Association of the Automotive Industry and is being tes...

25 Jul 2008

Schools Get Raychem HWAT Temperature Maintenance Systems

Raychem HWAT temperature maintenance systems have been installed on single pipe hot water systems at four new PFI schools and colleges currently being built in Bristol by Skanska in partnership with Bristol City Council and Partnerships for Schools

25 Jul 2008

Tyco Thermal Controls to Exhibit at Interbuild 2008

Tyco Thermal Controls will be exhibiting its extensive range of Raychem energy-efficient heating solutions for commercial and residential construction projects at Interbuild 2008

24 Jul 2008

Corus Steel and Concrete Mixture Offers Superior Blast Resistance

A new brochure from Corus is now available from Bi-Steel that explains how this unique steel/concrete composite material offers superior blast resistance. The new leaflet describes the advantages the material offers over...

24 Jul 2008

Super Cheap Solar Electricity Just Around the Corner

Photovoltaic cells, once so costly they could be used only to power million-dollar satellites, are today turning up even on humble parking meters. Now a brash Tempe, Ariz., company called First Solar plans to take the te...

23 Jul 2008

Off Grid Housing Development Near World Class Surfing Spot

Balcones de Majagual is now offering off-grid homes at its uniquely designed eco-development project on Nicaragua's lush Pacific Coast. This highly anticipated oceanfront project is located near San Juan Del Sur, jus...

23 Jul 2008