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Integrated Construction Management Software for Residential and Commercial Contractors

Builders Websource, a global online supplier of structural design and construction management software, today announced a reseller agreement with PrioSoft, a leading developer of construction estimating and management so...

9 Oct 2007

Space Toilets, How They Work and What Happens to the Waste

One of the questions most asked of astronauts is "How do you go to the toilet in space?". The answers range from the straightforward to the cryptic but a Canadian astronaut has revealed all the details in a rec...

9 Oct 2007

Replacement Windows Now Available in Colors Carefully Selected to Enhance the Most Popular House Exterior Colors

NEWPRO, the leading New England provider of the finest quality windows, doors and siding, has just introduced the choice of seven designer colors for the exterior of their replacement windows. Now the #1 rated window in ...

8 Oct 2007

Revolutionary Building Material Provides Consumers with New Options for Home Remodeling

Anyone who watches television knows that this is the age for home improvement. There are many shows on television that focus on home improvements. There are even some stations dedicated to home improvements. With so many...

8 Oct 2007

ExpressDecor adds Waterfall Faucets to their Collection

ExpressDecor, an online retailer of luxury bathroom and kitchen products, has recently added a wide range of waterfall faucets to their unique collection. This addition includes glass waterfall faucets, wide waterfall tu...

8 Oct 2007

Creating One of a Kind Furniture Pieces For Your Home or Office Using Concrete

Like most other homeowners, when it comes to furnishing a home, one looks for pieces that are stylish, versatile, and a reflection of self. The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete inf...

8 Oct 2007

Low Income Homeowners Reduce Their Energy Use and Save Money as Part of an Energy Efficient Rebuild of Their Home

Rebuilding Together Metro Denver, the local affiliate of the nation's largest volunteer home rehabilitation organization, and the Colorado Petroleum Association, today helped low-income homeowners reduce their energy...

8 Oct 2007

Development of a New Rating System for Sustainable Landscape Design

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), The University of Texas at Austin's Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and the United States Botanic Garden announced the development of a new rating system for ...

8 Oct 2007

Moscow Skyscraper Uses DuPont Innovations to Enhance Energy Efficiency

DuPont innovations play a critical role in enhancing the energy efficiency of the Elite House in Sokolniki - a skyscraper currently under construction here that, when complete, will be one of the tallest buildings with D...

5 Oct 2007

Hurricane Strength Projectile Test of Building Materials

Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc. a leader in the production of structural insulated panel systems (SIPs) used in the construction of government, residential, and commercial buildings, today announced its' ...

5 Oct 2007

Fire Prevention Month Ten Tips For Preventing House Fires

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), approximately 13,300 structural fires are caused by clothing dryers or washing machines each year. In recognition of fire prevention month this October, Const...

5 Oct 2007

Solar Electricity Costs Continue to Drop While Other Forms of Electricity Get More Expensive

Reuters is reporting that solar power may soon be cost-effective for US businesses and consumers thanks to new technologies. Germany leads the world in solar power consumption but as the price of conventional power ri...

5 Oct 2007

Motorola Rolls Out Wind and Solar Powered Communications Network in Remote Area of Namibia

Motorola has installed the world's first wind and solar-powered network in Namibia and is reporting positive results from the technology. In a Reuters video Motorola says its alternative energy will help make it p...

5 Oct 2007

Transparent Plastic Developed That is Strong as Steel

By mimicking a brick-and-mortar molecular structure found in seashells, University of Michigan researchers created a composite plastic that's as strong as steel but lighter and transparent. It's made of layers...

5 Oct 2007

New Website Provides Valuable Information to Consumers Looking for Versatile Steel Buildings

MiracleTruss, industry leaders in steel buildings, has launched a new website to educate people on the benefits of steel building kits and discover the right one for them. "Our new website is organized better to ...

5 Oct 2007