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Recycling of Waste Plasterboard from Commercial Refurbishment Projects

Trials funded by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) assessing the recycling of waste plasterboard from commercial refurbishment projects have shown that it is economically viable, according to a report publish...

27 Feb 2007

DHF Publish Guide to Fire Doors and Shutters

The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) has published a comprehensive guide to fire door and shutter certification for the benefit of all specifiers, designers and purchasers of fire resisting doorsets and shutters. It...

27 Feb 2007

Responsibility for Private Sewers will no Longer be the Householders

Private sewers and lateral drains which are currently the responsibility of the owners of the properties they serve are to be transferred into the ownership of the nine statutory water and sewerage companies (WaSCs) in E...

27 Feb 2007

New Automated Drill Reduces Programming Time by up to 80% Launched by Cimatron's

Cimatron Limited, a leading provider of integrated CAD/CAM solutions for the tool making and manufacturing industries, today announced that CimatronE version 8 would include advanced Automated Drill programming capabilit...

27 Feb 2007

South Carolina Needs to Make Sure New Homes are Built to Better Resist Hurricanes and Earthquakes

As South Carolina moves to adopt the latest editions of the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC), proposed amendments to the 2006 IRC would allow some homes to be built below the...

27 Feb 2007

New Home Model Released by Southwest Florida Builder

Renowned custom home builder of distinction, Sovereign Homes, announces the release of their latest estate home, the Ravello II. The four bedroom three bath home has over 3,500 square feet under air conditioning. "T...

27 Feb 2007

Newpro Replacement Window Company Saves you Energy

Make no mistake about it -- windows are one of the biggest sources of home energy loss. A large majority of your home's energy shortcomings occur through convection, outside air infiltration, conduction and radiation...

27 Feb 2007

Give Your Home A Breath Of Fresh Air With Viral Air Solutions

Families across America are breathing easier thanks to recent developments in air safety technology. Viral Air Solutions, a leading provider in the air quality industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its new websi...

27 Feb 2007

Moroccan Themed Interior Design Contest Announced by Lighting Importer

Moroccan accent lighting is the theme for this month's interior design contest. The increasingly popular Moorish design trend has sparked a surge in demand for genuine handmade furniture, lighting, and other home d&#...

27 Feb 2007

More Social Housing Needed in Rural Areas

We welcome yesterday’s publication of the findings of the independent review of social housing by Professor John Hills. Rural communities just like others need a blend of social, intermediate and market housing...

27 Feb 2007

Affordable Rural Housing Commission: CRC Taking Forward the Recommendations

We’re working with stakeholders to track progress on implementing the recommendations of the ARHC. The recommendations have the potential to allow rural communities to benefit from small developments of affordable housin...

27 Feb 2007

Researchers Win Grant to Consult Kids to Design their Schools

Researchers from Coventry and Northampton Universities have won a £330,000 grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to enable children ...

26 Feb 2007

Industrial Nanotech Announces that it's Distributor MARMO has been Awarded Contract to Supply Nansulate

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., (INTK.PK - News), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that its distributor, MARMO d.o.o., has been awarded a contract to supply Nansulate®, Industrial Nanotech'...

26 Feb 2007

Sustainable Buildings in Wales

Sustainable buildings can be delivered in Wales - that was the message from the first BRE Wales Annual Conference held at St David's Hotel in Cardiff on February 21st. Speakers included Phil Roberts Gwalia Housing an...

26 Feb 2007

Increase Recovery and Recycling of Plasterboard

A new Capital Support competition has been launched by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) to encourage the increased recovery and recycling of plasterboard. Following positive feedback from the sector, thi...

26 Feb 2007