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Pilkington Building Products - UK Provides the Ultimate in Fire-Resistant Glass

Pilkington Building Products - UK provides the ultimate in fire-resistant glass, and works with specialist companies across the UK and Ireland to offer a comprehensive fire-resistant glass service. Between them they offe...

8 Feb 2007

BAA Announces Details of it's Second Runway at Stansted Airport

BAA today announced details of its development proposal for a second runway at Stansted. The opening costs for the new runway and terminal have been reduced by 17.5% to £1.4 billion, and the land take required has fallen...

8 Feb 2007

Wavin Acquire Polyfemos - Norwegian Cable Duct Systems Supplier

Wavin N.V., leading supplier of plastic pipe systems and solutions in Europe, has acquired Polyfemos, a Norwegian supplier of cable duct systems for Telecom access networks. Polyfemos is based in Alta, has 20 employees a...

6 Feb 2007

Sustainable Masonry Construction Seminar

British Masonry Society Spring Meeting – Friday 16 March 2007 Building Research Establishment, Garston, Watford, WD25 9XX Sustainable Masonry Construction PROGRAMME This seminar is focused on the published...

5 Feb 2007

New Short Film About The Processing of Planning Appeals has Been Unveiled

A new short film about the processing of planning appeals has been unveiled by the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) in Newcastle at the Local Government Association Urban Conference and Exhibition. The film, introduced b...

5 Feb 2007

New Wind Grants Now Available for Farmers

With funding now available from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the timing is perfect for Illinois farmers to reduce their dependence on costly traditional energy sources. Join us for a town...

5 Feb 2007

Energy Performance Certificate Will Be Part Of The Home Information Packs

Energy Performance Certificates, which rate the energy efficiency of buildings, will be part of the Home Information Packs the Government wants to introduce in June. HIPs are also to advise house-buyers on ways of saving...

5 Feb 2007

Tips to Help Tornado Survivors Offered by IBHS

The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has outlined key steps to help residents and business owners affected by the tornadoes take the first steps toward recovery. Protect yourself. Always be careful when...

5 Feb 2007

Roofing Association Ready to Assist Storm Victims

In the wake of the recent tornado damage, the Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (FRSA) stands ready to help those in need of information on how to handle their roofing repair or re...

5 Feb 2007

H&R Johnson Refresh Kerastar Range

H&R Johnson, the UK's largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has refreshed its popular Kerastar range with a wider palette of colours and sizes. The Kerastar floor and cladding tile range provides architects and ...

2 Feb 2007

New Standardized Mold Test Suited to Screen Homes for Mold

Mold and its health effects present a growing concern for home owners, physicians, real estate professionals and new home buyers. For the detection and quantification of mold, the Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI) has rece...

2 Feb 2007

National Coatings Announce Acryshield Cool-Roof Acrylic

National Coatings is proud to announce that their AcryShield cool-roof acrylic, water-based roof coatings, manufactured and installed last year alone, helped avoid as many as 24 million pounds of CO2 production in reduce...

2 Feb 2007

New DEWALT Industrial Tools Announce Plumbing Licensing Exam Guide

Pal Publications, Inc. in partnership with DEWALT Industrial Tools, announced today the release of their newest edition to the DEWALT Exam and Certification Series, Plumbing Licensing Exam Guide. This comprehensive e...

2 Feb 2007

Transform The Multi-Functional Concrete Table

Spring is near and it's time to gear up for a season of entertaining--outdoor bar-b-ques, sports games, etc. The Concrete Network, the most comprehensive resource on the web for decorative concrete information, featu...

2 Feb 2007

Zodiaq Surfaces from Dupont Combine Natural Stone Look with Modern Science

DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz is 93 percent pure quartz crystal, which gives it a natural depth and radiance without the imperfections common in unimproved stone. Because quartz is one of nature's strongest materi...

1 Feb 2007