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Green Kitchen Offered by NAHB Remodelers

No matter what color you plan to paint your kitchen, you can "green it up" with energy efficient and sustainable products. To celebrate May is Remodeling Month, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) ...

15 May 2007

WRAP Release Two Documents Setting New Standards In The Tyre Recycling Industry

Two new documents released this month by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) are setting new standards in the tyre recycling industry. With over 46 million used tyres generated annually in the UK, the marke...

15 May 2007

HSE Warns Construction Companies of the Requirements to Comply with Enforcement Notices

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today warned construction companies that if they fail to comply with an enforcement notice they risk being prosecuted. The warning comes after Harry Kindred (Newcastle) Ltd were ...

15 May 2007

UK Funding To Help Make Vulnerable Home's More Resilient To The Threat Of Flooding

A £500,000 funding package to help make vulnerable homes more resilient to the threat of flooding was announced by Minister for Climate Change and the Environment Ian Pearson today. Mr Pearson, speaking to a workshop...

15 May 2007

Short List Announced for the UK's New ETI

Short list announced for clean energy innovation centre Bids from five outstanding university organisations have today been short-listed to host the UK's new Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). In a speech th...

15 May 2007

Guide Published Advising The Industry How To Reduce Damage To New Buildings In Flood Risk Areas

A guide advising industry how to reduce damage to new buildings in flood risk areas was published today by Communities and Local Government, Defra and the Environment Agency. 'Improving the flood performance of new b...

15 May 2007

PR Service Launches for UK Construction Clients

Specifically aimed at the UK’s Construction Industry and the built environment, Simply Marcomms are delighted to announce the launch of its brand new website www.buildingPR.co.uk. The new website dedicated to providi...

15 May 2007

Hanson Directors to Approve Merger with Heidelberg Cement

HeidelbergCement AG, headquartered in Heidelberg/Germany, has reached agreement with the board of directors of Hanson PLC on the terms of an acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Hanson at a ...

15 May 2007

House Prices Rise In April Despite HIPs Supply Increase

House prices gained further momentum in April despite increased supply triggered by the forthcoming introduction of HIPS (Home Information Packs), says RICS’ UK housing market survey published today (14 May 2007). Ho...

15 May 2007

March 2007 - House Price Index

The mix-adjusted average house price in the UK in March 2007 stood at £206,890, up from £204,556 in February 2007 (not seasonally adjusted). UK annual house price inflation in March 2007 was 10.9 per cent, down from ...

15 May 2007

Planning and Advisory Team Builds Greater Value With Team Expansion

Following a highly successful pilot period and increasing demand for its services, the Advisory Team for Large Applications (ATLAS) has just completed a significant expansion programme. This means that the team can now o...

15 May 2007

mcaConnect and Iteration Partner to Meet Industry Demand for Microsoft Dynamics Products

Iteration2, the award winning provider of enterprise-wide business solutions, announced today they have partnered with mcaConnect to provide Microsoft Dynamics™ solutions in extended regions throughout the United States....

15 May 2007

New Home Improvement Product for the Bathroom is Launched

A new home improvement product for the bathroom has been released by Décco Bath & Shower Works Corporation. “The Works,” as referred to by inventor Andrew Lethert, replaces shower doors and shower curtains with a uni...

14 May 2007

A New Design For Whole House Fans: EnergySaver Home Cooling System

Many American homeowners run their central air conditioning (or window units) 12-24 hours a day, 7 days a week during warm spring and summer months at a typical electrical cost of $4.00 to $5.00 per hour. But one Val...

14 May 2007

Construction Workers get Tips on Working in Safety

Construction workers in Llanelli will be getting some tips on working in safety from the Working Well Together "White Van" Roadshow which is touring building sites across South Wales this month. The roadsho...

14 May 2007