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UK Construction Investment Running at Record High Levels

Investment in the UK construction industry is running at a higher rate now than at any time since 2000, according to a latest survey by the Construction Products Association (CPA). Responding to increasing concerns about...

3 Sep 2007

Metal Roofing Systems Now Available for Homeowners in Massachusetts

Classic Metal Roofs LLC, serving Southern New England, now offer homeowners in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southern New Hampshire a Metal Roofing system that will outlast any traditional roof by years, ...

3 Sep 2007

An Innovative Wall Panel System is Gaining Wide Spread Attention in the Construction Industry

An innovative wall panel system is gaining widespread attention in the construction industry from commercial building contractors and residential builders, as well as from building owners. The system, known as the accel-...

3 Sep 2007

Walk-In Bathtubs Make Bathing Easier

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 frustrating cha...

3 Sep 2007

New SunGuard Website Launched by Guardian

Guardian has launched a new comprehensive website devoted exclusively to SunGuard®, the company's growing brand of advanced architectural glass products. SunGuard glass comes in a variety of appearance options an...

3 Sep 2007

Weather and Hurricane Proofing a House with Through the Roof

Another year of imminent severe winter weather and hurricanes means now is the time for homeowners and housing contractors to prepare their homes. Consecutive years of treacherous weather have devastated areas all across...

3 Sep 2007

Modern Design is Alive and Well in Orlando

Decades of Timeless Design - that's the phrase that best sums up HuntonBrady Architects in its 60th anniversary year of business. The firm has grown with the community, and its body of work reflects the educational, ...

3 Sep 2007

Land Registry's Monthly House Price Index

Land Registry's monthly House Price Index for July is published, at http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/houseprices/ House prices in England and Wales increased by 0.1 per cent in July - the lowest rate of growth since J...

3 Sep 2007

Nick Gammage Appointed as New Director of Communications at WRAP

Nick Gammage has been appointed as the new Director of Communications at WRAP (the Waste and Resources Action Programme), replacing Gareth Lloyd who left earlier in the year to join the BBC. Nick brings broad communi...

3 Sep 2007

Sixteen Innovative Projects Across the Country are Set to Benefit from Good Practice Grants

Sixteen innovative projects across the country are set to benefit from £800,000, as part of a package of grants to encourage innovation and good practice in housing. The grants have been awarded under the Housing Corpora...

3 Sep 2007

The Albert Dock Company Announces the Opening of VINEA

The Albert Dock Company is delighted to announce the opening of VINEA, a new wine bar, shop and delicatessen, that will be moving into Britannia Pavilion, alongside PanAm, The Site Gallery, Impressions of Liverpool and H...

3 Sep 2007

Survey Conducted by Hewden Environmental Experts Closer Than You Think

Building contractors are increasingly finding that their own employees are the best source of environmental information, according to a survey conducted by Hewden, the UK’s largest plant hire business. Despite ...

3 Sep 2007

Former US President to Address Green Building Expo

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote speech of the opening plenary of Greenbuild, the world’s largest conference and exposition dedicat...

3 Sep 2007

Home Builders Federation Slams Comments from NCC on Lack of Protection for Home Buyers

Responding to calls from the National Consumer Council for new home buyers to be given statutory protection, Executive Chairman of the Home Builders Federation Stewart Baseley says: "The NCC's claim that new ...

3 Sep 2007

Balfour Beatty Acquire Building and Construction Contractor for £52 million

Key Points Provides strong, profitable presence in building construction markets in South and Southwest England and in Wales Excellent fit in terms of geography, culture and project type Strong, well-respec...

3 Sep 2007