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ICE Penetron International Announces that Penetron was used to Protect High Tech Louisiana Facility

ICS Penetron International Ltd., a leader in integral crystalline waterproofing products is pleased to announce that Penetron was used to protect the High Tech Louisiana Facility. Located in the Research Park of the ...

8 Jun 2007

The Nation's First State Government Portal Introduces a New Design

The nation’s first state government portal keeps getting better, thanks to an innovative new design unveiled last week. The enhanced www.Kansas.gov Web portal features a sharp new design, easier navigation, and superior ...

8 Jun 2007

Builders Support Federal Program to Meet Housing Needs of Disabled Veterans

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today called on Congress to simplify paperwork requirements and increase grant limits for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Specially Adapted Housing program to help...

8 Jun 2007

Climate Change Action Must Not Forget Vulnerable Households

The most vulnerable people in society must continue to benefit from the government's work to tackle climate change, Ian Pearson, Climate Change and Environment Minister, said today. Outlining the new measures con...

8 Jun 2007

Online and on Hand at BBC Good Homes Show 2007 - Land Registry

Land Registry is pleased to announce that it will again be demonstrating Land Register Online, its hugely popular internet service for the general public, at this year's BBC Good Homes Show from 13 - 17 June at the B...

8 Jun 2007

HSE Warn Businesses of the Danger of Using Unsuitable Premises by Employees

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today warned businesses of the danger of using unsuitable premises by employees. The warning comes after an explosion in a shipping container being used as a tearoom, which resulted ...

8 Jun 2007

April 2007 - New Construction Orders

Orders in the year to April 2007 rose by six per cent compared to orders in the previous twelve month period, and orders in the three months to April 2007 rose by 11 per cent compared to the same three months a year earl...

7 Jun 2007

Inspections Tackle Biggest Cause of Death in Construction

Last year 24 of the 59 worker deaths in construction were caused by a fall from height. A further 4000 major injuries such as broken bones or fractured skulls were reported by the construction industry, half of which inv...

7 Jun 2007

Private Homes Waste More Energy Than Social Homes

Private homes waste more energy than council-run counterparts Social housing revamp not just a 'Changing Rooms-style makeover' Council houses are among the most energy efficient homes in the...

7 Jun 2007

HSE Warn Businesses to Ensure Moving Machinery is Properly Guarded

Businesses were today warned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ensure that moving machinery is properly guarded. The warning follows HSE’s prosecution of a Rochdale company following an incident in which ...

7 Jun 2007

Heat Up Ideas for Cool Summer Nights with the New Fire Pit Photo Gallery

With hot Summer days, come cool Summer nights, and it's no wonder that across the country outdoor fire pits have become a staple of outdoor living spaces. Homeowners, designers and builders are turning to The Concrete Ne...

7 Jun 2007

Three Contenders for the RIBA Prestigious Lubetkin Prize

The Des Moines Public Library in Iowa, USA by David Chipperfield Architects; Southern Cross Station in Melbourne by Grimshaw and the Hearst Tower in New York by Foster & Partners are the three contenders for the Roya...

7 Jun 2007

Winning Entry to be Built at BRE 'Home for the Future'

The ‘Green House’ from Gaunt Francis Architects has been selected as the winner of the Home for the Future competition, part of the British Homes Awards. An example of the winning house will be built at BRE later this ye...

7 Jun 2007

ACEEE "Rates the States" in the New Energy Efficiency Scorecard

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) today released a comprehensive ranking of state-level energy efficiency policies. The State Energy Efficiency Scorecard for 2006 graded each state and the Dist...

7 Jun 2007

Avoiding Water Damage to Asphalt

Repairing asphalt damage caused by water infiltration costs a great deal of money and produces extra traffic delays. Dutch ZOAB is particularly problematic. Yet within the asphalt industry there is little insight into th...

6 Jun 2007