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Recommended Cash Acquisition of Baggeridge Brick PLC

On 16 April 2007, the Board of Wienerberger AG (Vienna, Austria) noted the recent purchases by Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC of Baggeridge Brick PLC shares and announced that it would be electing to implement its Propos...

18 Apr 2007

RIBA International Book Awards for Architecture and Construction 2007 - Shortlists Announced

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) today announces the shortlists for the 2007 RIBA International Book Awards. The annual RIBA International Book Awards aim to highlight the rising influence and standard...

18 Apr 2007

New Survey Shows EPA Must Consider Costs of Lead Paint Regulation

Despite overwhelming awareness of lead dust's health risks, most consumers would refuse to pay for tests that identify a safe level of lead dust after remodeling according to a new national survey. Commissioned by th...

18 Apr 2007

Problems in the Subprime Mortgage Market Continue To Take A Toll On Builder Confidence In April

Deepening problems in the subprime mortgage market continued to take a toll on builder confidence in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. T...

18 Apr 2007

7,000 Square Foot Building "Dried In" in 6 Days

Alternative Construction Company, is pleased to announce the completion of Phase II of the Academy for the Brilliant Child (ABC) school addition in McDonough, Ga. "The initial installation of the building shell was ...

18 Apr 2007

Laing Thermotech Announce DDC Electronic Cooling Pump is Now RoHS Complaint

Laing Thermotech is pleased to announce that its DDC Electronics Cooling pump is now RoHS-compliant. The DDC is leading the way by being the first product in its class to meet the new RoHS Directive, which became effecti...

18 Apr 2007

New Soft Sound Acoustic Panels Introduced by American Micro Industries

American Micro Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce several additions to their high performance SOFT SOUND™ acoustic panel line. The company is now offering the SOFT SOUND™ acoustic panels with impact resistant compos...

18 Apr 2007

New Deck Or Pation Is One Of The Top 15 Ways To Add Value To Your Home

Spring is finally here, and it is time for homeowners to start thinking about outdoor renovations. According to the Home and Garden television network, a new deck or patio is one of the top 15 ways to add value to any ho...

18 Apr 2007

Evergreen Solar to Construct Manufacturing Operation in Massachusetts

Evergreen Solar, Inc., a manufacturer of solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost String Ribbon™ wafer technology, today announced its intention to significantly expand its manufacturing operations with ...

17 Apr 2007

Commercial Metals Completes Purchase of Joist and Decking Businesses

Commercial Metals Company, headquartered in Irving, Texas, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all the operating assets of Nicholas J. Bouras, Inc., United Steel Deck, Inc., The New Col...

17 Apr 2007

The Winner of RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship Announced

The winner of the inaugural Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship was announced today, with £6,000 awarded to Ben Masterton-Smith for his proposal titled, Emerging East: Explor...

17 Apr 2007

Concrete Ideas To Spruce Up Your Outdoor Living Trend

Imagine; images of relaxing with the sun or moon beaming down in an environment that has all the comforts of home. A view of the sky, the stars and a subtle refreshing breeze echoing with sounds of nature, only possible ...

17 Apr 2007

Tips on Reducing Energy Costs in Greenhouses from Solar Innovation

Solar Innovations, a manufacturer of custom and standard design greenhouses, offers money saving ideas on becoming a prosperous greenhouse grower without over paying for energy. The endless alternatives in accessories of...

17 Apr 2007

Nature Bridges Utilizes Innovative Top Down Construction Method to Help Preserve Wildlife During Development

Nature Bridges, specialists in top down construction through environmentally sensitive areas, announced today it has completed construction of the nature trails and boardwalks at the new Alabama Nature Center at Lanark i...

17 Apr 2007

Construction Waste Plans to become Compulsory

Major construction projects will need to be accompanied by detailed waste management plans under proposals published this week, as the Government tries to tackle the 109 million-tonne waste mountain created annually by t...

17 Apr 2007