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Home Buyer Demand Remains Slack As New-Home Sales Slide 6.6 Percent in June

Sales of new single-family homes slipped 6.6 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 834,000 units as home buyer demand continued to weaken, according to figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department ...

3 Aug 2007

Sustainable Affordable Apartment for $70,000

Low-cost, ecologically sustainable apartments could be built for as little as $70,000 under designs launched today by University of Sydney architecture staff and students. The five models, all three-storey urban apar...

3 Aug 2007

New Line of Contemporary Fireplace Mantels in Hand-Crafted Scagliola Stone Introduced by Stone Age Designs

Stone Age Designs Introduces a New Line of Contemporary Fireplace Mantels in Hand-Crafted Scagliola Stone™. The "Moderne" Fireplace Mantel Collection, is a new line of sleek, contemporary Stone Mantels, and each one is a...

3 Aug 2007

The Remedy for Poor Health - Urban Design

Transport and planning policies are creating places that discourage physical activity and contribute to heart disease and rising obesity rates, according to a report released today by the National Heart Forum, Living Str...

3 Aug 2007

Housing Corporation Awarded Internationally Recognised ISO14001 Certifcate

Demonstrating its commitment to the environment, the Housing Corporation has been awarded the internationally recognised ISO14001 certificate. The prestigious award acknowledges the Housing Corporation's ability to i...

3 Aug 2007

UK Government to Tackle Illegal or Botched Construction

The Government is today seeking views on plans to beef up powers for local authorities to tackle illegal or botched construction. Currently, authorities only have six months from completion of non-compliant work to b...

3 Aug 2007

HSE Urges Offshore Industry to Make Investments to Protect Growing Numbers of Workers

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today urged the offshore industry to make further investments to protect the growing number of workers and to meet its future safety goals. HSE safety statistics for the offshore...

3 Aug 2007

The Concrete Network Launches New Outdoor Fireplace Section

With more time being spent outdoors, enjoying the cool summer nights, homeowners are also spending more money bringing the comforts of the inside out. Outdoor fireplaces offer warmth and comfort to outdoor dining and ent...

3 Aug 2007

Steelcase Introduces Clarity (TM) a Water-Borne Wood Finish

Steelcase Inc. a global office environments manufacturer, today introduced Clarity(TM), a water-borne wood finish applied using an environmentally- friendly process. Clarity is a wood finish that includes the wash, se...

3 Aug 2007

Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

During this initial stage of sorrow and shock, we as representatives of the bridge industry share our sympathy and extend our condolences to the victims of this tragic incident. We pray for the speedy recovery of the sur...

3 Aug 2007

American Border Towns Booming by Building Bridges - Not Walls

Construction of America's newest international crossing, the Anzalduas International Bridge, has begun. Opening in 2009, it will connect the U.S. with Mexico and is expected to push more developers to the already boo...

3 Aug 2007

Guidance on HIP Energy Certificates Published by English Heritage

English Heritage publishes interim guidance to help home owners and domestic energy assessors to better understand and interpret home improvement recommendations in the Energy Performance Certificates, a mandatory featur...

2 Aug 2007

Organisational Changes at Pilkington Building Products

A number of organisational changes within Pilkington Building Products UK and Ireland and Pilkington Building Products Europe have taken effect. David Stoker, Commercial Director, Pilkington Building Products UK and ...

2 Aug 2007

Construction Project Reports and Construction Work Leads Now Available in New Mexico

Construction professionals looking for new construction projects can now find customers easier, faster and more economical than ever before. The Construction Lead Journal, with more than 18 years experience in 11 western...

2 Aug 2007

Virginia Man Jailed for Improper Removal of Asbestos

John Edward Callahan, a two-time convicted felon, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for improperly removing cancer-causing asbestos from a government building in Roanoke without following federal environmental la...

2 Aug 2007