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Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis Voted Best Construction Story of 2007

The collapse of the I-35 Bridge in Minneapolis has been voted the top construction story of 2007 in the annual survey conducted by the Construction Writers Association (CWA).

10 Jan 2008

Door and Hardware Federation Comprehensive Guide to Fire Door and Shutter Certification

The recently published Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) comprehensive guide to fire door and shutter certification is becoming the “bible” of specifiers, designers and purchasers of fire resisting doorsets ...

9 Jan 2008

Archbishop Desmond Tutu to Keynote Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced Archbishop Desmond Tutu as the opening Keynote speaker for USGBC’s annual Greenbuild Conference & Expo. Greenbuild will be held November 17-19, 2008, in Boston.

9 Jan 2008

Alowood Environmentally Responsible Organically Hardened and Colored Wood Named One of 2007's Most Innovative New Building Products

Alowood, an organically hardened and colored wood offering an environmentally responsible alternative to scarce and expensive hardwoods, was recently recognized by Architectural Record as one of 2007's most innovativ...

9 Jan 2008

Measuring Tool Specialist RoboToolz Snapped Up by Bosch

Bosch has acquired the assets of RoboToolz Ltd., headquartered in Hong Kong. In purchasing this specialized leveling-laser business, Bosch is boosting its Power Tools division, and further expanding its activities in the globally dynamic measuring-tools segment.

9 Jan 2008

New Guide to Electric Snow Melting Systems

Tyco Thermal Controls is offering a free, four page full colour guide to its recently expanded Raychem range of electric snow melting systems. The literature has been produced to offer practical and technical information...

9 Jan 2008

Underfloor Heating System Incorporated into High Profile Housing Project in Manchester

Wavin Plastic’s expertise in producing superior heating and cooling systems has been endorsed by Persimmon Home’s decision to use the company’s genius OSMA Underfloor Heating (UFH) systems in its high p...

8 Jan 2008

£10m to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Light Sources

Research and development into the integration and advancement of more energy efficient lighting, lasers and displays is set to be stimulated through a £10 million investment by the Technology Strategy Board. The...

8 Jan 2008

Siemens Strengthens its Position in Metals Technologies with the Acquisition of Morgan Construction

The Siemens Division Industry Solutions (IS) strengthens its position in metals technologies with the acquisition of Morgan Construction Co., Worcester, MA, U.S.A., a designer and producer of high-quality rolling-mill pr...

8 Jan 2008

Lighting Fixtures for the Modern Space Minimalist Design and Advanced Functionality Signal a New Revolution in Light

One of the crowning characteristics, which sets Studio Italia Design apart from their competition, is the quirky and whimsically high-tech nature of their products. Some of their innovative offerings include: a table lam...

8 Jan 2008

Light Fixture Combines Features of both Path and Flood Lights

A newly developed fixture from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), a world leader in outdoor residential lighting systems, offers a combination of path and flood light features all in a single fixture. The fixture is de...

8 Jan 2008

New Trends in Window Furnishings and Treatments for Spring and Summer 2008

DrapeStyle, a leading manufacturer of luxury drapes in America, announced today the trends that will dominate window treatments and curtains for spring and summer 2008. The new trends are a departure from the more tradit...

8 Jan 2008

Green Foundation with Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Scholarships Launched by New Jersey Landscape Design Firm

Cipriano Landscape Design, one of New Jersey's leading landscape design companies, is building on its green industry expertise with the Cipriano Keeping It Green Foundation, a program that encompasses scholarships, i...

8 Jan 2008

DI-NOC Architectural Finishes Available in a Variety of Natural and Synthetic Finishes, Including Wood, Granite, Marble and Stucco

Some of the challenges inherent in refurbishing retail, public, and office space can be met by a new product just released in the United States by 3M Company -- 3M(TM) DI-NOC(TM) Architectural Finishes. DI-NOC archite...

7 Jan 2008

Giorbello to Unveil New Tile Line at Surfaces 2008

After making a splash in the U.S. market with its unique line of European-inspired glass tiles, clients will finally be able to meet the faces behind the Giorbello name. Giorbello has chosen Surfaces 2008 to make its deb...

7 Jan 2008