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Research Shows Electricity Customers Are Not Benefiting from Increased Competition

New research by economists at the University of Warwick, Aston Business School and the Universidad del Rosario Columbia, reveals that electricity customers are not seeing expected price benefits of increased competition ...

11 Apr 2007

New Online Decorative Concrete Resource

A new online decorative concrete resource is on board to a green future. While people are starting to take notice of what Gore and Schwarzenegger have been advocating across the globe, the most widely used material (no n...

11 Apr 2007

Unique Initiative to See Apprentices Build House Using Celcon Thin-Joint Systems

Apprentices trained by Minett Group, one of H+H Celcon’s Recommended Contractors for the company’s Rå House and Thin-Joint Systems, are taking part in what is believed to be a unique initiative on a Twig...

10 Apr 2007

Dynamic New Alternative to Traditional Custom Home Desgning and Building

Bob Bacon, one of the Valley's most esteemed architectural designers has unveiled an dynamic new alternative to traditional custom home design and building called "The Bacon Collections™". The Bac...

10 Apr 2007

Madison National Bank Receives Unique Architectural Upgrade

A unique architectural design serves as a cornerstone to the brand image of the new Madison National Bank. The new bank building is the creation of JRS Architect. P.C., one of the nation's leading bank architectur...

9 Apr 2007

UK's Largest Construction Company Completes Acquisition of Centrex Construction

Balfour Beatty plc, UK's largest construction company, has completed the acquisition of Centex Construction -- a leading U.S. construction-management company -- for a cash consideration of $367 million. The acquis...

9 Apr 2007

NAHB Release New Publication of it's Latest Safety Product

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently announced the release of its latest safety product, the Home Builders' Safety Program. This practical guide shows builders how to develop and implement an eff...

5 Apr 2007

UK Home Energy Improvements Get The Green Light

Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly today unveiled plans to slash planning red tape to make it easier for people to put green technology - like solar panels - on their homes and play their part in tackling climate change. ...

5 Apr 2007

JG Architectural Supply Brings Environmentally Friendly Wood Flooring

JG Architectural Supply brings rare and beautiful wood flooring to the market from environmentally responsible sources, perfect for Green Building and LEED certified projects. As environmental issues are on the rise, ...

5 Apr 2007

International Distributor Offers Rubber Mulch Products for Playgrounds, Landscaping & Equestrian

Expanding on its theme of providing environmentally friendly products Target Technologies International Inc. (TTII), a leading-edge recycled rubber and global logistics outsourcer, announces the addition of specialty rub...

5 Apr 2007

One of the Most Luxurious Residential Towers in the World to be Built in Miami

Miami is one of the most exhilarating cities in the US. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Miami is also the thirteenth largest economy in the US, exceeding $72 billion in trade (2006), a $7.2 billion trade surplus (th...

5 Apr 2007

Builders Catching on to Polished Concrete's Benefits for Today's Flooring Needs

Imagine a smooth, high-luster floor that is durable enough in a warehouse for foot traffic to heavy forklifts and yet shiny, clean, and professional enough for office buildings, hotels, and restaurants. With recent advan...

5 Apr 2007

America's Meanest Walkboard Introduced by ScaffoldMart

What's rough, tough and made for years of pain? It's a brand-new walk board that's revolutionizing scaffolding. After more than a year of design and engineering, ScaffoldMart created the Extreme Duty aluminim...

5 Apr 2007

Weather-Resistant, Commercial-Grade Signs Introduced by Brady

Brady Corporation, has developed a new line of commercial grade signs to meet the needs of customers who need durable, weather-resistant signs for light industrial and commercial applications. The new line of aluminum, p...

5 Apr 2007

Brick and the Code for Sustainable Homes

The Brick Development Association (BDA) in conjunction with the Building Research Establishment (BRE) is to host a conference ‘Brick and the Code for Sustainable Homes’ at the BRE (Watford, Herts, England) on...

4 Apr 2007