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Residential and Commercial Building Management Systems and Equipment Create Smart Architectural Environments

Johnson Controls will this week showcase a comprehensive line of residential and commercial building management systems and equipment to create smart environments

22 Jan 2008

Award for the Best European Dissertation in Architecture Goes to Jorge Tárrago, Professor of the School of Architecture of the University of Navarra

Jorge Tárrago, Professor of the School of Architecture of the University of Navarra, has received an award for the best European dissertation in this discipline. The study, which analyzed a number of artist workshop...

22 Jan 2008

Tough Stance Taken on Sustainable Landscapes and Landscaping

Renowned landscaping company, Marshalls Plc, has launched its brand new Sustainability Report, demonstrating the benefits of its tough stance on sustainable landscapes during 2007. With a clutch of new environmental a...

21 Jan 2008

Windows Plus to Offer Permanently Installed Window Escape Fire Ladder

Windows Plus, LLC announced that it will be the first window retailer in the U.S. to offer the PEARL® permanently installed escape and rescue ladder. As one of the top home improvement companies in Virginia and Maryl...

21 Jan 2008

Timeworn Faux Wood Beams Now Available

Time worn faux beams are a great way to bring rustic old-world details to your building or home. From a gothic library to a Gotham bedroom, time worn faux wood beams offer uniquely detailed accents to your ceiling. They ...

21 Jan 2008

Building Industry Largest New Product Showcase

Thousands of home builders and their colleagues from across the housing industry will be returning to Orlando, Fla., for the 2008 International Builders' Show (IBS) at the Orange County Convention Center on Feb. 13-1...

21 Jan 2008

Electrochemical Fatigue Sensors Find Growing Cracks in Steel Bridges and Evaluate the Strength and Structure of Bridges

A lead article in the magazine ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES of November 2007 describes the Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor (EFS) as a nondestructive crack inspection technology developed by Material Technologies Inc...

21 Jan 2008

Sandtoft Roof Tiles Embrace Sustainability

Any company can claim a commitment to delivering greener products and employing greener working practices. Few companies on the other hand actually demonstrate a green commitment so strong and so evident that they have s...

18 Jan 2008

New SilverSchmidt Concrete Test Hammer Launched

The SilverSchmidt concrete test hammer can deliver accurate readings on virtually any concrete from any direction, on any surface without the need to compensate for impact direction

18 Jan 2008

Homeowner Remodelling Plans for 2008 Include More Versatile Improvement Projects for their Home

ReliableRemodeler.com, a leading home remodeling resource for homeowners providing a trusted connection between homeowners and local contractors, announces results for their survey on homeowner's remodeling plans for...

18 Jan 2008

DuPont to Help Preserve and Protect Yellowstone National Park Buildings

Yellowstone National Park buildings are set to be protected from the environment with DuPont Tyvek Weather Barrier Systems

18 Jan 2008

Emissions Reduction Construction Program for American Electric Power

American Electric Power's aggressive program to install emissions-reduction equipment on its existing plants and build new generation facilities has grown to become the largest in the utility industry and second larg...

18 Jan 2008

Big High Rise Elevator Order for KONE

KONE has received a major order from Hines to supply all elevators for the 610 Lexington Avenue project. The 66-story building, located in midtown Manhattan, will consist of a Shangri-La luxury hotel and condominiums. Th...

18 Jan 2008

MildewFree Sealant Caulk Comes With Replacement Guarantee Including Professional Contractor Re-Installation

MildewFree Sealant is the first in the industry to carry not only a seven year guarantee against mildew growth, but also provide a professional contractor for re-installation should mildew growth occur on the sealant

17 Jan 2008

Bob the Builder On-Site Roads & Bridges DVD Features Real Life Construction Sites

For the first time ever, Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew explore real life construction sites. See giant diggers, mixers and trucks work together to build super roads and massive bridges.

17 Jan 2008