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Durapipe Introduce New Shorter Pipe Length

We are delighted to announce the introduction of a new shorter pipe length available in our ABS and PVC-U ranges. Previously available only in 6m lengths, Durapipe ABS and PVC-U pipe is now being manufactured in 3m lengt...

13 Aug 2007

Industrial Nanotech's Insulation Coating Qualifies for New Construction

Industrial Nanotech, Inc.an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that its patented thermal insulation coating, Nansulate®, has qualified for use in new construction in the United Arab Emirates (U...

13 Aug 2007

ABM Group Complete First Phase of Major Expansion Programme

Civil engineering precast concrete structures specialist, ABM Group, has completed the first phase of a major expansion programme. Investment in new high-capacity cranes and additional moulds has boosted capacity and pro...

13 Aug 2007

CB Cleveland Formed to Help Keep Housing Costs in Check

The Cleveland housing market has traditionally provided an excellent value to new home purchasers. It's no secret that the down market has taken its toll on the local economy. As a result of recent mortgage woes and an u...

13 Aug 2007

Individual Flavors Influence Paint Color Trends

Fashion runways have long been the inspirational source for home furnishings and decorating color choices. Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert with The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute shares 2008 trendy paint pal...

13 Aug 2007

Home Design with Old World Style

Northern California custom woodworking and home design manufacturer Renaissance Old World introduces a "whole house" solution for contractors looking to streamline large custom home building projects. Builders of lar...

13 Aug 2007

Dean of USC Architecture School to Curate 2007 Shenzhen-Hong Kong Biennale

Qingyun Ma, dean of the University of Southern California School of Architecture, will be the curator of the 2007 Shenzhen-Hong Kong Biennale that opens December 1, 2007 simultaneously in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. It is th...

13 Aug 2007

Prevent Costly Fires in Restaurant Kitchens with Routine Hood Cleaning Services

The owner of a local fire suppression system company that also specializes in hood cleaning services recently discovered a disturbing trend at several restaurants. Out of 20 restaurants and other facilities inspected...

13 Aug 2007

$1 Million Available to Help Small Businesses Improve Energy Efficiency

The Department of Environmental Protection announced today that applications are now available online for the 2007 Small Business Advantage Grant Program. DEP's Small Business Ombudsman Julien Gaudion said the $1 ...

13 Aug 2007

EPA and BASF Construction Chemicals Reach Agreement on Clean-Air Violations

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached an agreement with BASF Construction Chemicals LLC, 23700 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio, on alleged clean-air violations. The company was formerly known as BASF A...

13 Aug 2007

New Luxury Apartments in Cornwall get Top of the Range Underfloor Heating from Raychem

Tyco Thermal Controls’ distributor partner Jointing Technologies West was commissioned to design and supply Raychem T2Red+Reflecta electric underfloor heating systems for Rowe Property Developments’ exclusive...

13 Aug 2007

ExxonMobil and Dallas-Area Habitat for Humanity Construct More Homes

The ExxonMobil Green Team celebrates the completion of its 26th year in Dallas today by presenting four homes built in the Joppa neighborhood of southeast Dallas to their new owners. Over the past eight weeks the Green T...

11 Aug 2007

Three Thousand Fatal Accidents A Year Happen In The Home

An analysis of accidents in the home reveals that the design of our houses and their condition that could be more to blame than toy cars left on stairways or loose electric cables lying across walk ways. Almost three...

10 Aug 2007

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Announces the Opening of its Newest Franchise

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, the world's premier architectural and landscape lighting company, announces the launch of its newest franchise location in San Antonio, TX, which will serve homeowners in San Antonio an...

10 Aug 2007

Regeneration Areas Out Perform All Other UK Property Investments

Institutional investors may be missing out on higher returns by ignoring the potential for investment in regeneration areas because of poor historical performance, according to new research from IPD published today, Frid...

10 Aug 2007