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Saint-Gobain Isover to Build Glass Wool Plant in France

Saint-Gobain Isover is to build a new, 70,000-ton capacity glass wool plant in Chemille, (Maine-et-Loire) France. The plant is due to begin production at the end of 2008, will create approximately 150 jobs. This inves...

20 Feb 2007

Boost for Energy Saving Products in the EU

The introduction in June this year of Energy Performance Certificates, as part of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, is set to revolutionise the way homes are bought, sold and rented in the UK. It has strong ...

20 Feb 2007

Industry To Be Told What It Needs To Make Its Landfill Waste Safe

Industry is to be told what it needs to do to make its landfill waste safe under new laws and how it might meet the stricter new requirements before they come into force this autumn. Under the EU's environmentall...

20 Feb 2007

OBS Reports on 2007 International Builders' Show and Foster Wheeler Awarded Design Contract

China Direct Trading Corporation (OTC BB:CHDT) subsidiary Overseas Building Supply (OBS) recently reported on results from exhibiting at the 2007 International Builders' Show in the Orlando, Florida Orange County Convent...

20 Feb 2007

Boston Brick and Stone Continues it's Campaign in the Field of Chimney Safety

Boston Brick & Stone of Pasadena, CA is continuing its public information campaign in the field of chimney safety. This winter has been especially cold in most areas of the country. More and more of us are l...

19 Feb 2007

CMI Waterfront Offered Solution to Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital had two problems - a failing seawall and a new parking structure that needed to be protected from the bay. This hospital is particularly critical because it has the only level one trauma center in ...

19 Feb 2007

Energy Efficient Homes Vital to Cut London Emissions

It is impossible to over-estimate the importance of tackling energy wastage in London's homes and the public need easy access to clear, straightforward information about how to address the issue and access funding to...

19 Feb 2007

Extension to Wefa Product Range from Durapipe

We are pleased to announce the extension of our Wefatherm PP-R product range with the introduction of several new pipes, valves and fittings. The latest additions include a complete range of tools, valves and accesso...

19 Feb 2007

Project Given Green Light for the World's First Wind and Gas Offshore Energy

A unique dual energy scheme to be sited off the Cumbrian coast was given the go-ahead today by Energy Minister Lord Truscott. The Ormonde project from Eclipse Energy will be sited 10KM from Walney Island near Barrow ...

19 Feb 2007

Novel Tyre Recycling Technology First to be Nurtured by WRAP

Tyre recycler Rubber-Regen LLP has become the first company to sign up for support through the Recycling Commercialisation Centre, the facility established by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) to support and ...

19 Feb 2007

Funding for Repair of England's Cathedrals Doubled

English Heritage and the Wolfson Foundation have announced on Thursday 15 February funding for the repair of 24 cathedrals across England as part of a new joint scheme worth up to £6 million. This year’s grants, tota...

19 Feb 2007

HM Revenue & Customs Publish CIS Factsheets in 12 Languages

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has now published factsheets in a number of languages, to help subcontractors when the New Construction Industry Scheme (New CIS) starts on 6 April 2007. These are available on the HMRC we...

16 Feb 2007

Tin Ceiling Contractors Shine in Old House Enthusiast Emporium

Tin ceilings are an increasingly popular home décor item that old-house enthusiasts are using to create the feel of days gone by. OldHouseWeb.com, a how-to site offering ideas, articles and resources to old-house en...

16 Feb 2007

Installing Wood Flooring Advice at RenovatorsPlace.com

Several articles on RenovatorsPlace.com can help homeowners make the right choice when selecting hardwood floors for their homes and can help them maintain their investment for the long term. Installing hardwood floors i...

16 Feb 2007

Industry and Expert Advice and Answers to Technical Concrete Questions

Concrete is no doubt a versatile material, one of which can be used for just about anything from concrete countertops to concrete driveways. Along with this versatility comes room for imperfections and error. The Concret...

16 Feb 2007