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John Maloney Opens the First European Location of Outdoor Lighting Perspective in Ireland

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives welcomes John Maloney, owner of its newest franchise in County Clare, Ireland. John brings to Outdoor Lighting Perspectives nearly 25 years in the electrical field, thirteen as the leader of...

14 Jun 2007

Online Catalog Provides Information about Pool Deck Patterns

One of the biggest trends in outdoor design today is a decorative concrete pool deck. Decorative concrete has opened the doors to creating pool decks that complement the exterior of the home, meld with the outdoor enviro...

14 Jun 2007

The Construction Centre.co.uk Helps Promote Carbon Challenge Plans

The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Government’s Carbon Challenge plans, which aims to create five zero carbon or near zero carbon developments throughout the UK in order to provide working e...

14 Jun 2007

Renewably Sourced(TM) Materials Portal Launched by Dupont

For over 15 years, DuPont has been developing integrated science that collaborates with nature to produce a new category of bio-based materials called DuPont(TM) Renewably Sourced(TM) Materials. Today, the company announ...

14 Jun 2007

Emissions in Las Vegas Expected to be Cut by 2,300 Tons Annually

The Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a $60.7 million Clean Air Act settlement with Nevada Power Company that will improve air quality in the Clark County/Las Vegas, Nev....

14 Jun 2007

Finished Basement Company is Elevating Basement Design in Northern Virginia

Finished Basement Company, the first and only local remodeling firm dedicated solely to basement design and build, announces the opening of its new office in McLean. Finished Basement Company was founded in 1997 by Pa...

14 Jun 2007

Green Corridor Plans to Continue by Ambassador Bridge Despite Council Ruling

Despite the decision by City Council Monday evening to delay the demolition of six houses that the Ambassador Bridge owns on the east side of Indian Road, the company has pledged to continue with its plans to work with t...

14 Jun 2007

Defra Research New Affordable Rural Housing Programme

Defra will begin researching a new funding programme to increase affordable rural housing, Barry Gardiner, Minister for Rural Affairs, announced today. The feasibility study will be funded by Defra and led by the Hou...

14 Jun 2007

UK and Japan: Making Low Carbon Societies a Reality

Environment minister, Ian Pearson highlighted the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the start of a three-day workshop on moving towards a low-carbon society. The workshop is a collaboration between D...

14 Jun 2007

Highways Agency Scheme to Install a Super-Strength Plastic Bridge

An innovative £2 million Highways Agency scheme to install a super-strength plastic bridge over the M6 in Lancashire has scooped a prestigious technical award. The Mount Pleasant Bridge, between Junction 32 and...

14 Jun 2007

Workshop Looks Into Winning International Research Facility Contracts

The international market for building and equipping large-scale research facilities is worth a staggering £25 billion annually, and presents lucrative opportunities for suppliers of a wide range of products and services,...

14 Jun 2007

New 800 Tonne Motorway Bridge into Place Across the River Esk

The 'Cumberland Gap' edged towards being closed when a £5.2 million bridge which will carry a new motorway over the River Esk was inched into position. Engineers used cranes, cables and hydraulics to launch the 800 t...

14 Jun 2007

Nu-Lok Provides Cutting Edge Roofing Fit For A 7th Century Village

“Nu-lok has a product which provides a clear advantage over standard roof installations with regards to maintenance and slate replacement. They also provide a higher quality slate and level of service than most tra...

13 Jun 2007

Ceraworld Chooses Siti-B&T Group to Install New Tile Plant

Ceraworld (Onda, Castellón, Spain) has chosen Siti–B&T Group for its new plant. The total production of the new line destined for Ceraworld, a leading producer of monoporosa tiles in the Onda area, wil...

13 Jun 2007

General Shale Submits Purchase Proposal to Leading Stone Producer

General Shale Brick (Johnson City, TN, USA), Wienerberger AG's North American subsidiary and the nation's largest brick manufacturer, has submitted a purchase proposal to Arriscraft International, a leading North America...

13 Jun 2007