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Take the HSE Asbestos Quiz, Would You Know Where to Look for Absbestos in a Building

HSE’s current campaign on asbestos steps up a gear with the launch of the ‘Asbestos Building’. Asbestos related disease is responsible for 20 tradesmen’s deaths a week and a big problem is not all...

18 Feb 2008

Retirement Communities to be The Next Revolution for Baby Boomers

It's the ultimate irony -- the Woodstock generation is about to head off to retirement communities. And just like they did with popular culture, the nation's 76 million baby boomers are prepared to revolutionize ...

18 Feb 2008

Antivibration Tools Previewed at International Builders Show

Anti-vibration tools are sure to be the show-stoppers at Craftsman's 2008 International Builders Show booth.

18 Feb 2008

Green Building Seminar to be Held by Local Construction Firm

A nationally recognized speaker on "building green" will discuss the fiscal and environmental advantages of the practice during an all-day seminar set for Feb. 28 at the Kent State University Stark campus. H...

18 Feb 2008

Handheld PalmScope Video Capture Device for Integrated Inspection, Image Capture and Data Archiving Solution for Underfloor Buildings Inspection

Moritex has announced that its handheld PalmScope™ video capture device has enabled VisionScope Technologies (Cambridge, UK) to provide an integrated inspection, image capture and data archiving solution for underf...

15 Feb 2008

The National Association of Home Builders has Launched the NAHB National Green Building Program, an Education, Verification and Certification Program

The National Association of Home Builders today launched the NAHB National Green Building Program, an education, verification and certification program that will allow builders anywhere to build green homes. "Thi...

15 Feb 2008

Energy Star Qualified Buildings Giving Consumers Green Choices

Finding energy efficient schools, supermarkets, offices, and other facilities throughout the country has become even easier for Americans interested in being green. Now they can find the Energy Star not only where they l...

14 Feb 2008

Highest Residential Building in the UK to use Community Heating Scheme That Includes a Combined Heat and Power System

The UK’s tallest residential building will make a high profile contribution to London Mayor Ken Livingston’s green capital, thanks to a state-of-the-art community heating scheme that includes a combined heat ...

14 Feb 2008

Guidelines Released to Protect the Environment from Construction Site Pollution

Construction and maintenance companies who work in or near watercourses are being reminded today (today) that pollution incidents are avoidable by careful planning. The call comes as new pollution prevention guideline...

14 Feb 2008

Castle Cement Delivers Tips for Using Concrete During Winter

Despite the recent warm weather – which may lull us into false security - winter is still upon the Northern Hemisphere and there’s plenty of time for a cold snap. That means we should not forget that in a col...

14 Feb 2008

Office Development to Use Presence Based Lighting Control System

Simmtronic has installed an advanced lighting control system at the new corporate office development at 150 Cheapside, overlooking St Pauls Cathedral in London.

14 Feb 2008

Pyrotenax Mineral Insulated Cables Used For Fire Rated Applications Landmark Office Development Overlooking St Pauls Cathedral

Pyrotenax mineral-insulated (MI) cables have been installed for fire-rated applications in the striking new 19,000m2 landmark office development at 1fifty Cheapside, overlooking St Pauls Cathedral. Specified by Hilson Mo...

14 Feb 2008

Call Made for Research into Health, Safety and Environmental Impact of Indoor Building Materials

BuildClean™, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to educate purchasers of commercial and residential building materials about the health, safety and environmental risks and benefits of indoor products, a...

14 Feb 2008

Owens Corning Masonry Products Introduces ProStone Manufactured Stone Veneer

Owens Corning Masonry Products, LLC, introduces ProStone(TM), a new line of value engineered manufactured stone veneer products ideally suited to meet the pressures of today's challenging market. ProStone(TM) provide...

14 Feb 2008

Georgia-Pacific Building Products Showcases Industry Leading Building Materials and Innovative Solutions at the 2008 International Builders' Show

Georgia-Pacific Building Products continues to strive for innovation in construction, featuring a number of industry-firsts at the 2008 International Builders' Show. Among them are next generation exterior wall sheat...

14 Feb 2008