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Change of Date and Location of Constructing Excellence Conference

The date and location of the Constructing Excellence: 2012 Construction commitments conference 2007 - North East has changed. It is now on 25 October at Newcastle Marriott Hotel. Click here to view event detials Po...

3 Oct 2007

High Voltage Air Conditioners Life Extension Due to Stainless Steel Manufacture

Hydronika announced today that it has converted all chiller boiler enclosure production to stainless steel. The overall life of the unit will be extended significantly with this upgrade from powder-coated carbon steel to...

3 Oct 2007

America’s Cup Building by David Chipperfield at the top of RIBA Stirling Prize Contender List

With just one week to go before the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) Stirling Prize winner is announced, debate surrounding which building the jury will pick to be the 2007 winner is hotting up. ...

2 Oct 2007

New Guides Launched for Housing Sustainability

Two new publications offering guidance on the key industry issues of improving the environmental performance of existing homes and for developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy are now available, for free, to al...

2 Oct 2007

New Newsletter for Architects and Building Professionals

Devonian Stone of New York Inc., a sandstone mining and fabrication company in upstate NY, is announcing the launch of its new monthly e-newsletter titled "Glacier Blue™ Architectural Topics & News", ...

2 Oct 2007

New Website for Storage Sheds, Buildings and Log Playhouses

Deans Storage Sheds, a storage shed contractor, today announced the launch of www.DeansSheds.com as an information portal for Minnesota home owners to find information about storage sheds and buildings. With articles bei...

2 Oct 2007

Estimating Carbon Footprint of Commercial Buildings with New Tool

Estimating the carbon footprint of commercial buildings has just become easier. Portfolio Manager, EPA's on-line energy rating system for commercial buildings, now includes greenhouse gas emission factors. The update...

2 Oct 2007

Age Friendly City Guide Released by WHO

WHO haqs released the first guide on age-friendly cities. The guide, which is based on consultations with older people in 33 cities in 22 countries, has identified the key physical, social and services attributes of age-...

2 Oct 2007

Stone Age Designs The Pewter Vendome Fireplace Mantel Selected to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Veranda Magazine

Stone Age Designs has been selected to Showcase its new Fireplace Design - The Pewter Vendôme Fireplace Mantel to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Veranda Magazine. Stone Age Designs, the Company created by Award W...

2 Oct 2007

Water Saving Sink Faucets to Come With WaterSense Label

Consumers will soon be able to identify high-performance, water-efficient sink faucets for their bathrooms now that EPA has released a product specification for ones that use about 30 percent less water than conventional...

2 Oct 2007

Pilkington to Spread the Word about Their New Energy Efficient IGU's

There is still time to join Pilkington on the road as it tours the country to spread the word about its new energy efficient IGU - Pilkington energiKare. Places are still available at the seminars, which will be held at ...

1 Oct 2007

Offices and Hospitals Win INCA Award for Insulated Render Treatment

New offices, a commercial building and a hospital provide focal points due to their striking treatment with external renders. They each feature in the prestigious Andy Swan Awards 2007, sponsored by the Insulated Render ...

28 Sep 2007

Ten Tips for Concrete Surround Make Overs

The decorative concrete options available for concrete fireplaces abound. As one of the most visible design elements in a room, fireplaces serve as both a focal point and a reflection of the owner's personal style. T...

28 Sep 2007

Wavin Helps in Redevelopment of Drill Hall in Bristol to Minimise Waste Water Noise

The redevelopment of the almost derelict Drill Hall in the Old Market area of Bristol to 40 prestigious inner-city homes has included the use of OSMA SiTech from Wavin Plastics – the UK’s leading provider of ...

28 Sep 2007

Chicago Spire Officially Launched at an Event in Chicago's Millennium Park and Will Be World's Tallest Residential Building

The Chicago Spire was officially launched last night at an event held in Chicago's Millennium Park. An invited audience of nearly 500 people heard presentations by Santiago Calatrava, the architect of the 2,000-foot ...

28 Sep 2007