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Thin Lightweight Lamps Made from Aluminum Foil May Replace Conventional Lighting

Researchers at the University of Illinois are developing panels of microcavity plasma lamps that may soon brighten people's lives. The thin, lightweight panels could be used for residential and commercial lighting, a...

5 Jun 2007

Tyco Electric Ramp Heating System Installed in New Mill Development in Walsall

Tyco Thermal Controls’ robust Raychem electric ramp heating systems have been installed in a new 1000 space, four storey car park serving eight new retail outlets and 41 apartments at the Shannon’s Mill devel...

1 Jun 2007

Online Water Feature Gallery

The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information, offers an online concrete water features photo gallery featuring design ideas for creating artificial rocks and boulders from conc...

1 Jun 2007

Daily Seminars on Slip Resistance Presented by CERAM

With slip resistance high on the agenda for the Health and Safety Commission (HSC), manufacturers of ceramic and stone tiles and flooring need to be on their toes to ensure that every precaution has been taken to minimis...

1 Jun 2007

Specifiers Turn To The Web For Information On Documents M

The definitive guide to Approved Document M of the Building Regulations for the door and hardware industry is proving a hit with both the industry and with architects, specifiers and property professionals. Thousands ...

31 May 2007

Smart Solar Energy Systems to Combine Roofing, Photovoltaic and Critical Monitoring Capabilities

DRI Energy, a leading California provider of roof integrated solar energy installation services, and Fat Spaniel Technologies, the premier provider of critical information services for distributed energy generation syste...

31 May 2007

Acoustiblok a Revolutionary Sound Proofing Product

Acoustiblok(R), a revolutionary sound proofing product, is now available to dramatically reduce sound transmissions in private homes and condominiums, hotels, hospitals and office buildings. While other manufacturers of ...

31 May 2007

The Right Tool for Montana DOT Bridges

Material Technologies met with representatives of the Montana Department of Transportation to discuss the technical, economic, and safety advantages of its revolutionary Electrochemical Fatigue Sensor(TM)(EFS). Like many...

31 May 2007

Lowe's Reminds Consumers to Think Twice Before Overdoing it on Water Usage

Hot, dry weather across many areas of the country is already creating severe drought conditions while the more extreme summer days are still nearly a month away. Simple repairs to major water-wasters in and around the ho...

31 May 2007

Fuessler Honored with CWA Silver Hard Hat Award

The Construction Writers Association (CWA) presented Rolf Fuessler, APR, FSMPS, principal of the Fuessler Group Inc., Boston, MA, with its Silver Hard Hat Award at its Annual Meeting May 3rd in Washington, D.C. The Si...

31 May 2007

New Online 3D Room Design

Professional designers and homeowners that are tired of the waste associated with experimenting on different room layouts and room design ideas can finally relax because Designing Online ( http://www.designingonline.com ...

31 May 2007

Web Design and Development Agency Develope the First E-Commence

Web design and development agency on-IDLE http://www.on-idle.com has designed and developed Sto's http://www.sto.co.uk first e-commerce website for its global customer base. The Sto e-commerce website will allow...

31 May 2007

HSE Work with Merthyr Council on Gas Testing

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and gas trainer Building Services Training are working with Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council to make sure all staff dealing with gas appliances are up to speed on gas safety issues. ...

31 May 2007

Creation of Sustainable Neighbourhood on a Former Hospital Site

The creation of a sustainable neighbourhood on a former hospital site designed to minimise environmental impact has moved a step closer with the appointment of UK home builder, Taylor Woodrow, as preferred developer. ...

31 May 2007

Siam Cement Group Reports Operating Results for Q1/2007

The Siam Cement Group (Bangkok, Thailand) announced operating performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased from the previous year, noting that the chemicals business was still doing well. The group pursued ...

30 May 2007