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New Construction Orders: December 2006

Orders in 2006 rose by six per cent compared with 2005, but orders in the fourth quarter of 2006 remained unchanged compared to the same quarter a year earlier. Orders in the fourth quarter of 2006 fell by three per cent...

8 Feb 2007

Campaign Launched to Remind Contractors To Look Out For Construction Industry Scheme Improvements

A national publicity campaign launches today to remind contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry that the New CIS will be here in eight weeks' time. The campaign will be run in the trade, national, ...

8 Feb 2007

Broader Selection of Architectural Trim Products Provided to Builders by Owens Corning

Outdoor living is continuing to trend up: According to the American Institute of Architects, in 2006 almost two-thirds of architects saw an increase in outdoor living spaces, a dramatic surge from just a year earlier. Ar...

8 Feb 2007

Georgia-Pacific Offers Water-Repellent Plywood Sub-Floor

Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC announces a new solution for residential builders interested in protecting sub-floors before the roof and exterior walls go up during the initial stages of the construction process. Plyt...

8 Feb 2007

LED Lighting Announces First LED-Based Recessed Down Light

LED Lighting Fixtures Inc. (LLF) today announced its first product, a six-inch down light for residential and commercial markets. LED technology generates light in a new way and LLF's product is the first LED recesse...

8 Feb 2007

Heaters Design Guide Launched by MINCO

http://www.minco.com - Minco, a designer and manufacturer of critical components for critical applications, today announced the launch of its Heaters Design Guide at the MD&M West 2007 tradeshow. Minco will be sh...

8 Feb 2007

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