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Low Carbon Buildings Programme Opens

The next step in the Government's drive to increase microgeneration begins today as Phase 2 of the DTI's Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) opens. The second phase of the LCBP will provide £50 million in grants ov...

12 Dec 2006

TileWarm Takes The Chill Off Cold Floors

Imagine the luxurious sensation of stepping on wonderfully warm floors this winter instead of tiptoeing across icy cold tiles. While flooring materials such as ceramic tile, marble and stone are beautiful and easy to mai...

12 Dec 2006

Dynacore Equipment Limited Takes Ownership of ATMI Canada

Dynacore™ Equipment Limited announced that it has acquired from ATMI Canada the manufacturing and intellectual property assets for the IHE line of hollowcore extruders. Dynacore is now providing continuing service ...

12 Dec 2006

Latest Trends from Experts at International Builders' Show

Want to build the perfect house? Start with the kitchen. It's the center of home life, and if you get it right, everything else falls into place, says designer Mary Jo Camp. Camp is one of three speakers for the semi...

12 Dec 2006

National Trust For Historic Preservation Received by Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration

Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration, a leading restoration construction firm, recently was honored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for its restoration work on the landmark 90 West Street building in ...

11 Dec 2006

WRAP Announces Open Tender Inviting Contractors to Join Construction Support Framework

WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) has announced an open tender, inviting contractors to submit applications to become part of its Construction Support Framework. Consultants will be required to advise WRA...

11 Dec 2006

The Electric Wire Dispenser Helps Electricians Perform Their Duties

The "Electrical Wire Dispenser" helps electricians perform their duties at work. This device is a cone shaped spool that rotates freely or can be set on a rotating platform such as a lazy Susan so as to allow f...

11 Dec 2006

New Residential Development Now Under Construction in Palm Springs

A remarkable new development of twelve detached residences is now under construction in Palm Springs. Developers Forté Homes with Bob Teaford have broken ground on an outstanding project to which all others will be ...

11 Dec 2006

Winers of the RIBA President's Research Awards Announced

The winners of the inaugural RIBA President’s Research Awards were announced last night in an awards ceremony at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The awards, which aim to celebrate and increase the...

8 Dec 2006

UK Planning Policy Ensure Appropriate Development in Flood Risk Areas

New planning policy was published today by the Government to help provide clarity for regional and local planners and other stakeholders on preventing and managing flood risk in new developments. Planning Policy Stat...

8 Dec 2006

Concrete Expressions is Now Available in Digital Format

Consumers interested in remodeling with decorative concrete now have access to The Concrete Network's Spring and Fall 2005 publications of Concrete Expressions in a new digital format. The publication, distributed in...

8 Dec 2006

Fire Retardant Product Receives National & International Approval

Inspecta-Shield, a product from Northeast Fireshield of Bohemia, New York, has received national and international approval as a fire retardant treatment for dimensional lumber and plywood from ICC Evaluation Service, th...

8 Dec 2006

New Guide Published To Help Protect Listed Buildings

A new guide, published today by Communities and Local Government, will help councils take enforcement action against those who ignore or flout the rules which protect the country’s most historic buildings. The Best P...

7 Dec 2006

Improvements in Planning Services Awarded £28.8M

Baroness Andrews, Lords Minister for Planning, today announced provisional payments worth £28.8m as part of the Planning Delivery Grant (PDG) allocation for next year. The grant provides additional funding to enable ...

7 Dec 2006

Dangers on Co Awareness Day Launched by HSE

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today lent its support to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Day by reminding homeowners and landlords of the dangers of CO and the simple steps that can be taken to protect themselves a...

7 Dec 2006