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ProGrade Gloves for the Protection of Construction Workers

Construction workers often need a single glove style that will provide the protection they need while performing a variety of tasks throughout the day. Ansell's new ProGrade™ Series includes ten professional gr...

27 Feb 2008

Gutter Topper Gutter Guards Withstand Tornado Winds In Michigan

Homeowners learned that Mother Nature was no match for Gutter Topper® gutter guards when a tornado struck Williamston, Michigan on Oct. 18, 2007. Houses in the path of the tornado experienced extensive damage from th...

27 Feb 2008

World Nonresidential Prefabricated Building Systems Market to Reach US$45 Billion by 2010

World nonresidential prefabricated building systems market stands enthused by the technology's evolving diversity in end-use applications, led primarily by the growing awareness of this type of architecture among bot...

27 Feb 2008

Project Home Again to Build Homes for Hurricane Victims in Louisiana

Leonard and Louise Riggio, known for their support of children's issues and causes for social justice, announced today that their family foundation will commit $20 million to building homes for low-income families th...

27 Feb 2008

Yahoo Guru Koogle Luxury Home Beach Villa Development Hits the Market

Yahoo! Founding CEO Tim Koogle combines business with pleasure in his latest endeavor - luxury real estate in Mexico. The first seven Beach Villas at El Banco, Koogle’s premium 100-acre, low-density community near Punta de Mita, Mexico, are now for sale for over $6,200,000 each.

26 Feb 2008

New High Performance Hybrid Glazing Tape

Adchem Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high performance film and foam bonding adhesive tapes, introduces the new AAMA approved HF series of hybrid glazing tape for the window and door market.

26 Feb 2008

Catellus' Mueller Airport Project in Texas Named One of the Nation's Best Eco-Friendly Neighborhoods

Catellus Development Group, a ProLogis company specializing in mixed-use development, announced today that its Mueller airport redevelopment project in Austin, Texas, has been named one of the top ten best, eco-friendly ...

26 Feb 2008

NYSERDA Honors Home Energy Professionals for Energy Saving Activities

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) honored 14 of the state's leading contracting companies, home energy raters, trade allies and partners on February 6 at the ACI "Solutions f...

26 Feb 2008

Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods. A National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society

The UK Government is today publishing a major new housing strategy giving older people greater choice and addressing the challenges of an ageing population. Hazel Blears and Housing Minister Caroline Flint will announ...

26 Feb 2008

BRE Global and the UK Green Building Council to Further Develop and Promote BREEAM

BRE Global and the UK Green Building Council have today announced that they will work together to further develop and promote BREEAM – taking the tool to the next level in a rapidly moving market. BRE Global and...

26 Feb 2008

Steelcase, Global Leader in Sustainable and Eco-friendly Furniture Design Joins with River Cottage Canteen

Steelcase, global leader in sustainable and eco-friendly furniture design has joined forces with celebrity TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Hugh’s River Cottage canteen will be a key attraction at Eco-build,...

25 Feb 2008

Housing Corporation and Leading Architects Set to Meet

Leading UK and international architects will meet at a seminar hosted by The Housing Corporation with the Royal Institute of British Architects to discuss their future involvement in affordable housing design. The eve...

25 Feb 2008

Solar Panels Revealed for London City Hall

The solar panels on the roof of London's City Hall were officially unveiled today. City Hall now has a unique photovoltaic system designed to complement the rounded shape of one of London's most iconic buildings....

25 Feb 2008

Gleeds Highlight “Profit through Sustainability” at Ecobuild 08

Gleeds, the International Management and Construction Consultancy, are to exhibit at the Ecobuild exhibition in London for the first time, further highlighting their commitment and expertise in the field of sustainabilit...

25 Feb 2008

Innovative Housebuilder of The Year Awarded to George Wimpey for Milton Keynes Development

George Wimpey South Midlands has been named Innovative Housebuilder of the Year thanks to the exceptional materials and products used in its Oxley Woods new homes in Milton Keynes.

25 Feb 2008