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Firstsight Vision to Supply Intelligent Light Sources

The STEMMER Imaging Group’s appointment by VCubed Ltd as the preferred European distribution channel by for its range of intelligent light sources means that these high performance products can now be obtained in t...

16 Jul 2007

Patio Enclosures Awarded Patent for Product which Encloses Residential and Commercial Balconies

Patio Enclosures, Inc., the leading sunroom company in North America, was awarded a US Patent on May 29, 2007 for a new, economical product designed to enclose a balcony in commercial and residential applications. Th...

16 Jul 2007

Asta to Provide Technical Articles to Assist Construction Planners Avoid Delays

Asta Development is to provide educational articles for construction planners to help manage delay and disruption on construction projects. One of the most topical issues facing construction planners and project manag...

16 Jul 2007

Reem Emirates Aluminium Win AED300 Million Curtain Walling Contract

With an increasing demand for architectural cladding being witnessed worldwide, UAE-based Reem Emirates Aluminium (REA) has bagged a lucrative AED 300 million contract in Abu Dhabi to provide customized unitized curtain ...

16 Jul 2007

12% of New Homes on 15 States Achieve EPA Energy Star Rating

In 2006, the percentage of newly constructed single family homes earning the government's Energy Star for superior energy efficiency exceeded 12 percent in 15 states. The 15 leading states are: Alaska, Arizona, Calif...

16 Jul 2007

New England Leads the Way with Energy Efficient Home Construction

A recent analysis shows that In 2006, the percentage of newly constructed single family homes earning the government's Energy Star label for superior energy efficiency exceeded 12 percent in 15 states, with three New...

16 Jul 2007

Snap Lock Appointed Exclusive Licensee and Manufacturer for Harley-Davidson Garage Flooring

Snap Lock Industries, the manufacturer of RaceDeck® Garage Flooring, is proud to announce their appointment as the exclusive licensee and manufacturer of the new Harley-Davidson® branded garage flooring. Salt ...

16 Jul 2007

New Study Completed on Purchasing Habits of Remodelling Contractors

A comprehensive study of 1004 remodeling contractors who entered and/ or made purchases from Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards 'Big Box' stores within the past twelve months has just been completed by the Minneapolis, Minn...

13 Jul 2007

Work on Drains and Sewers Needed to Avoid Future Flooding

Five times as many homes and businesses were flooded by overflowing drains and sewers as were affected by river flooding in the recent floods, is the message the Environment Agency Board will hear when they meet this wee...

13 Jul 2007

Review of Flood Response by Environmental Agency

A review to look at how the recent floods were managed and responded to by the Environment Agency, local authorities, the emergency services and others, was today announced by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn. The Le...

13 Jul 2007

Home Builders Federation Report Provides Solution to Affordable Housing

Ahead of the Prime Minister's expected announcement on increasing the supply of affordable social housing, the Home Builders Federation have published a report which highlights the ways in which the Government can en...

13 Jul 2007

Windfarm helps Government Reach 20% Renewables Aim by 2020

RWE npower today announced the beginning of construction on its second major wind farm off the Welsh coastline. The company reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy by signing a major contract with Siemens Power Gen...

13 Jul 2007

Money to Help Rebuild Flood Ravaged Regions

Floods Recovery Minister John Healey has announced that Government money for 34 flood-hit local authorities will be available from today to help the people in the greatest and most immediate need. The money is part o...

13 Jul 2007

UK Government Looks to Decrease Vacancy Rates in Shops, Offices and Factories

The Government’s drive to revitalise our villages, towns and cities by bringing empty shops, offices and factories back into use continued today with publication of a consultation reviewing business rates for empty...

13 Jul 2007

English Partnerships Attracted More Than £1bn Helping Communities

Private sector investment reaches more than £1 billion for the first time English Partnerships attracted more than £1bn of private sector money to its regeneration schemes and self-funded nearly two thirds...

13 Jul 2007