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Buildings in Florida's Newest Town Benefit from Hi-Tech Coatings

When thousands of visitors flocked to the official opening of Ave Maria, Fla., in late July, many of their most enthusiastic comments were about the brand new town's appealing architecture, which evokes the charm of ...

3 Sep 2007

Underfloor Heating High on the Wishlist of UK Homeowners

Research* by Wavin Plastics into the UK’s perception of underfloor heating (UFH) has revealed more than a third of house buyers would include UFH in their top five wish list of luxury items when buying a new home. ...

3 Sep 2007

NAHB Calls for Entries for Excellence in Work Site Safety

NAHB is calling for entries for the 2007 Safety Award For Excellence (SAFE), which recognizes home builders who develop outstanding work site safety programs. The award honors the achievements of builders and trade co...

31 Aug 2007

Bathtubs Especially for the Elderly and Disabled

Wasauna is proud to announce the 2007 Safe Hands Bath™ Walk-in Bathtub. This walk-in bathtub with a door allows the elderly and disabled to easily and safely get in and out of the tub. "These tubs solve a frus...

31 Aug 2007

RIBA Exhibition Highlights Amazing New York Architecture

This exhibition at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) provides a fascinating spotlight on the extraordinary architecture that makes New York such a vibrant city today. This heritage dates from its earliest ...

31 Aug 2007

Thorburn Associates Provide Acoustic Solution for Santa Clara Hospital

Thorburn Associates (TA) developed the acoustical design for the newly opened 52-acre Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Medical Offices. Working with Anshen + Allen Architects, TA is proud to be part of the team with the sh...

31 Aug 2007

Concrete Surface Sealant that Does not Neeed Re-Application

Common surface sealants for concrete and masonry tend to wear off and be subject to weathering and abrasion, and need regular re-applications. Now Nanovations Pty Ltd is introducing a product that is a new revolutionary ...

29 Aug 2007

New Roofing Technology Produces Savings for Homeowners

Homeowners could see their summer utility bills fall by 8 percent or more with a new roof and attic system being developed at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. From an energy efficiency p...

29 Aug 2007

US Roofing Company Introduces Revolutionary Lifetime Warranty

Maggio Roofing Company, a top Washington DC roofing company serving the DC metropolitan area, introduced a revolutionary lifetime warranty program that could change how roofing products are sold and maintained. The offer...

29 Aug 2007

NAHB Chief Economist to Discuss Impact of Current US Credit Situation on Mortgages

WHEN: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 2:00 p.m. ET WHO: - Jerry Howard, CEO, National Association of Home Builders - David Seiders, Chief Economist, National Association of Home Builders WHAT: In recent weeks U...

29 Aug 2007

NAHB Reports Home Sales up in July after a Weak June

Sales of new single-family homes were up 2.8 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 870,000 units as new-home sales rebounded from weak sales figures in June, the U.S. Commerce Department reported today....

29 Aug 2007

Ceramica Vallelunga Increase Production Capacity of Top Format Ceramic Tiles

Numerous models available and two main core businesses: floor and wall tiles. This is Ceramica Vallelunga, company based in Nepi (Viterbo), specialized in the production of ceramic, porcelanized stoneware and “cott...

29 Aug 2007

DuPont Showcase Recent Innovations at Interbuild

DuPont recently participated in InterBuild 2007 -- one of the largest international building and construction events -- at the Cairo International Convention Center in Egypt. Since 1993, InterBuild has been recognized as...

29 Aug 2007

DuPont Contribute to Athlete Comfort at Beijing Olympics

In preparation for the athletes competing in Beijing next year, DuPont innovations play a critical role in the sustainable construction of the Beichen National Convention Center, which will be the hub of the internationa...

28 Aug 2007

ODA Short List 10 Design Firms for Two Temporary Olympic Arenas

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced a shortlist of ten world-class multidisciplinary design teams for two of the temporary arenas for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Basketball and F...

28 Aug 2007