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Bridge and Boardwalk Construction Specialists Use Environmentally Friendly Construction Materials

Nature Bridges (naturebridges.com), specialists in top-down bridge and boardwalk construction in environmentally sensitive areas, announced today that they are set to complete the second phase of the Lost Pond Loop board...

19 Mar 2007

UK and South Africa Agree to Tackle Key International Sustainable Development and Climate Change

The United Kingdom and South Africa have today agreed to team up to tackle key international sustainable development issues including climate change. UK Environment Secretary David Miliband and South African Environm...

19 Mar 2007

Riba Submits Comments on the Draft Climate Change Bill

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today submitted its comments on the draft Climate Change Bill, which was published today by the Government. A RIBA spokesperson said: "The RIBA welcomes the p...

19 Mar 2007

Swimming Pool Installers Get Ready For 2007 Swimming Season

As the snow continues to fall, swimming pool contractors have already started their marketing campaigns for the year. These contractors are eager to cash in on the billion dollar industry. Swimsuits are out in the stores...

19 Mar 2007

Do Your Bit For World Water Day

In celebration of World Water Day, next Thursday 22 March, Waterwise is asking everyone to make one small behavioural change every day next week to save water. This year’s UN World Water Day is ‘Coping with water scarcit...

19 Mar 2007

New DIN Standards for Polypropylene Water Pressure Pipes

During 2006, the German standards for polypropylene (PP) pressure pipes have been revised. The designations PP-H100, PP-B80 and PP-R80 have been withdrawn as they did not reflect the required behaviour at elevated temper...

18 Mar 2007

IBHS Encourage Homeowners to Boost Wildfire Defense

As the wildfire threat rises in a number of states, the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is encouraging homeowners to take steps to reduce their risk and boost their homes' defenses. According to IB...

16 Mar 2007

£1 Million Investment Boost for Two Recycling Companies in Northern Ireland

WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has been instrumental in securing £1 million of investment in recycling equipment for two companies in Northern Ireland, creating an additional 118,000 tonnes annual re...

16 Mar 2007

John Lewis Choose Durapipe SuperFlo

Durapipe SuperFLO has been specified as part of the £61.5 million refurbishment of John Lewis’ flagship store on Oxford Street, London. John Lewis Partnership specified SuperFLO pipework in sizes ranging from 11...

16 Mar 2007

Laing Thermotech Introduce Innovative Line of Hydronic Heating Products

Laing Thermotech recently introduced an innovative line of hydronic heating products that are suitable for retrofit installation and new construction. The new equipment has a compact design that can easily be installed f...

16 Mar 2007

Wood Floors Increase Home Value

If you're like most homeowners, your house represents your largest single investment, so it only makes sense that the items you put into your home need to add value while meeting the needs of your family and budget. ...

16 Mar 2007

Clean-Air Retrofit Services at Allegheny Energy Power Plant Performed by Washington Group International

Washington Group International announced today that it has been selected to provide engineering, procurement, and construction services for a major environmental project at Allegheny Energy's Fort Martin Power Statio...

16 Mar 2007

Recycling Commercialisation Centre will Expand the Market for Recycled Glass

A building products company with the potential to manufacture construction products such as pavers and brick cladding with an exceptionally high recycled glass content is being offered development support by WRAP (Waste ...

16 Mar 2007

Sandtoft Installs Its Own Biodiesel Delivery Pumps

Environmentally conscious roof tile manufacturer, Sandtoft Roof Tiles Ltd (Doncaster, South Yorks, England) has taken the radical step of installing 100% biodiesel pumps and storage tanks at its Doncaster HQ. The move fo...

15 Mar 2007

GE and LookoutShutters Provide Support to Habitat for Humanity for "Project Clear Haven"

Beginning at 8:00 a.m. today, the Habitat development at Jordan’s Crossing will be alive and buzzing as 100 volunteers from GE Plastics, Habitat for Humanity and Lookout Shutters lend their support to ins...

15 Mar 2007