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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

American Clay Earth Plaster Announce it's New Mud Glue

American Clay Earth Plaster, the award-winning, all-natural finish for interior walls and ceilings, is excited to announce its new MUD GLUE™ at the annual National Green Building Conference, Booth #302, from March ...

15 Mar 2007

The New Favorite Material for Building Fireplace Surrounds Provides Endless Design Options

There's no denying it -- the fireplace is one of the must-have amenities for today's homeowner. Not only does a fireplace provide warmth, but it also serves as the centerpiece of a room, is the symbol of family t...

15 Mar 2007

New AE Solar Energy Product Group Announced by American Elements

American Elements announced today the formation of a new product group to merge production, sales and marketing of its solar energy photovoltaic products including silicon, CIS and CIGS solar energy materials and related...

15 Mar 2007

Stone Industry Leaders Strive to be at the Forefront of Green Movement

The Natural Stone Council (NSC), a collaborative organization representing the stone industry's business and trade associations, today announced the formation of an Advisory Council to assist the NSC Committee on Sus...

15 Mar 2007

Door Jamb Armor for Housing Authorities and Property Managers Introduced Armor Concepts LLC

Armor Concepts LLC, a leading designer and distributor of products to secure and protect residences from home invasion, introduces a new, unique line of Door Jamb Armor® products to prevent vandalism and theft in res...

15 Mar 2007

More Homeowners Looking For New, High Performance Building Materials

Four out of five homeowners would prefer new durable, long-lasting and low maintenance products for their roofing and decking projects. The findings are from a recent survey conducted for TAMKO Building Products, Inc., a...

15 Mar 2007

New Dallas Headquarters of the National Football Foundation to be Designed by Lauckgroup

lauckgroup, a Dallas-based firm with over two decades of experience in interior architecture, announces it is designing the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame's (NFF) new 6,200-square-foot headqu...

15 Mar 2007

The Construction Centre Website To Become UK's Busiest Online Directory

The Construction Centre website; launched at the end of 2006 is set to become the UK's busiest online directory for delivering results on products and people relating to the building industry. The website boasts a se...

15 Mar 2007

Spring Brings Upswing in Home Repair and Home Maintenance

With the arrival of spring, a lot of homeowners are beginning to think about major home repair and home maintenance projects. And that leads to a daunting dilemma: How do you pick a home repair or home maintenance con...

15 Mar 2007

Radical Proposals to Improve Housing

While Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, claims that Britain is on the verge of a golden age in housing policies, a new report from Professor Duncan Maclennan warns that “the golde...

15 Mar 2007