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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

NAHB and McGraw-Hill Construction Release New Survey at the National Green Building Conference

A new home buyer survey finds a high rate of customer satisfaction among those who have purchased green homes -- and that 63 percent of buyers are motivated by the lower operating and maintenance costs that come with ene...

27 Mar 2007

AJC Announces 'Green' Electricity to Power

The American Jewish Committee announced today that 100 percent of the electricity used in its New York headquarters and offices across the U.S. will be linked to renewable energy sources. AJC is the first Jewish nonprofi...

27 Mar 2007

Durapipe Gets Recognition for Environmental Achievements

We are delighted to report that we have been recognised for our achievements in sustainable working practices by being accepted onto the Black Country Business Environment Association Charter, which assesses company&rsqu...

27 Mar 2007

The Planet Switch Helps Switch Off When It Comes To Green Issues

The Planet SwitchTM can help us switch off when it comes to green issues…switch off lights, televisions, monitors and other household devices left ticking away on stand-by – idling appliances that gobble up ...

27 Mar 2007

Managing Packaging Waste On Your Construction Site

Smart construction companies can save significant amounts of money by reducing the amount of packaging waste they dispose of. A new guide from Envirowise will show them how. Entitled 'Managing Packaging Waste On Your...

27 Mar 2007

Meeting the Legal Requirements of SWMP

All construction projects over £250,000 in England and Wales in 2008 are likely to require by law a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP). And with 13 million tonnes of completely unused building materials being discar...

27 Mar 2007

Tackle Construction Waste Through Free On-Site Training

Building companies employing 50 people or less in the North East, North West, Yorkshire and Humber regions can now get valuable tips on how to tackle construction waste through free on-site training provided by Envirowis...

27 Mar 2007

ABB Releases Spot-Welding Robot

ABB Limited has released a spot-welding robot offering a choice of mounting options, including upside down. Capable of being inverted, floor mounted, tilted or shelf-mounted as part of a high robot density two layer auto...

27 Mar 2007

NGCC Reviews Use of Fibre Reinforced Polymers in Restoration and Conservation

The Network Group for Composites in Construction (NGCC) has undertaken a state-of-the-art review of the use fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) in restoration and conservation. Experts from UK industry and academia met in Lo...

26 Mar 2007