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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

Olympic Delivery Authority Short List Design Team for Handball Arena

The Olympic Delivery Authority today announced a shortlist of seven world-class design teams for the Handball Arena for London 2012. Located towards the west of the Olympic Park, the Arena will have 10,000 spectator s...

3 Sep 2007

Royal Institute of British Architects Appoints a New President

Sunand Prasad, Founding Partner of Penoyre and Prasad Architects, becomes President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Sunand is the 72nd RIBA President, a position previously held by Sir G. Gilbert Sco...

3 Sep 2007

New Strong LED Light Source for Domestic Lighting Applications from OSRAM

Depending on the lens used, the new Golden Dragon from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is a strong light source for medium or flood beam characteristics with white or colored light. The special feature of this LED is that it m...

3 Sep 2007

Solar Powered LED Street Lights

As communities with a commitment to environmental protection, Diex and Hörbranz (Austria) place great value on solar energy and low power consumption for their street lighting. This does not mean that brightness has...

3 Sep 2007

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