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Modernising and Strengthening Building Control Launched by the UK Government

The Government today launched a major modernisation of the Building Control system with the publication of a paper detailing its vision for how the system can be improved. The Future for Building Control sets out a p...

30 Mar 2007

New UK Planning Guidance for Renewable Energy Developments

New planning guidance for renewable energy developments published by the Executive today puts a requirement on all new developments to reduce carbon emissions by at least 15 per cent. First Minister Jack McConnell to...

30 Mar 2007

Housing Corporation Adopt 2012 Construction Commitments

The 2012 Construction Commitments – developed by industry and Government to set the standards for the construction of the 2012 Olympics - have been adopted by the Housing Corporation. The Corporation will expect all b...

30 Mar 2007

580 kW Solar Power System to Shave Power Bills by 60 Percent

Meyer Corp. today dedicated the largest solar-electric power system in Solano County, Calif. This 580kW system, mounted on the roof of Meyer's headquarters, was designed, developed and deployed by PowerLight Corp., a sub...

30 Mar 2007

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives at OutdoorLights.com

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, the world's finest landscape lighting franchise company, today announced an online landscape lighting pictures and landscape lighting ideas design gallery at www.OutdoorLights.com. More...

28 Mar 2007

Efficiently Resolve an Unexpected Temperature change

It happens every time. You go on vacation right after record setting high temperatures and you adjust your thermostat accordingly and then by some terrible twist of fate your hometown experiences unexpected ice storms wh...

28 Mar 2007

Side Job Trader the New Home Improvement and Professional Service Website

The days of not being able to find someone to do professional work effectively ended with the February launch of Side Job Trader's website. By offering home improvement and service professionals a place to advertise, ...

28 Mar 2007

Growing Demand for Eco-Friendly Construction

With rising energy prices and a growing demand for eco-friendly construction, more and more people are coming around to round homes. When Yosh Schulman and his wife, Nili Simhai, decided to find an environmentally fri...

28 Mar 2007

Cut Water Use and Help Save the Planet by Adding a New Modern Bathroom

Adding a modern bathroom addition is a smart way to increase the value of your home, cut your water bills, and protect our nation's natural resources. Installing a low-consumption toilet -- even in the basement us...

28 Mar 2007

Pacific Northwest-Based Construction Materials and Asphalt Paving Company Acquired by Granite

Granite Construction Incorporated announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of The Superior Group of Companies ("Superior"), a Pacific Northwest based construction material...

28 Mar 2007

CABE Tell MPs Public Buildings Can Do More To Tackle Climate Change

Public buildings could have a far bigger impact on tackling climate change if their actual performance was measured and understood. This was the message to ministers and members of parliament at today's official launch o...

28 Mar 2007

Eco-Building Fans Benefit from One Stop Information Service from the UKTFA

Eco-conscious self builders, housebuilders, architects and others can now benefit from a one stop information service from the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA), which includes access to the UKTFA’s technical helpline,...

28 Mar 2007

Repair-Home.com Offers Advice on How to Build a Deck

When considering a deck addition, homeowners may wonder which type of deck would best suit their home. Repair-Home.com's "How to Build a Deck" section expertly addresses these questions and many more to help homeowners l...

27 Mar 2007

AssetPulse Completes RFID Pilot for Tracking Construction Equipment

AssetPulse, a Silicon Valley startup focused on delivering complete customizable RFID-enabled asset tracking solutions announced the successful completion of the first phase of its deployment to keep track of rented cons...

27 Mar 2007

Recognising Women in the Building Environment

Inspire is a brand new celebratory event in association with everywoman, that will reward women working in architecture, engineering, construction and quantity surveying. The inaugural lunch event will be held on the ...

27 Mar 2007