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UK Plans To Provide Affordable New Homes For First Time Buyers

First time buyers who are struggling to get a foot on the property ladder received good news today (Tuesday 12 December) as the Government agency leading the rejuvenation of communities across England announced the next ...

13 Dec 2006

Exporting Excellence Awarded To BuildDirect

BuildDirect has been named as one of the winners of the prestigious British Columbia Export Awards. The company was recognized as one of the top 24 exporters in B.C. and the top exporter in the Professional and Services ...

13 Dec 2006

This Season's Top 5 Decorative Concrete Services Revealed

With today's decorative concrete options it's no wonder that concrete has evolved in such a tremendous way. Custom colors, unique textures and exquisite patterns have transformed yesterday's plain, gray concr...

13 Dec 2006

Chiller Optimise Paired With Plastic Cooling Tower

With maintenance and energy costs going through the roof, building owners and operators are taking a long-term perspective on HVAC cost of ownership. This, in turn, has caused HVAC system OEMs and distributors to take a ...

13 Dec 2006

Canal Freight Revival Offered by New London Wharf

British Waterways, Transport for London and Powerday plc are urging west London businesses to consider transporting waste by barge on the Grand Union Canal. The move follows the completion of a new wharf at Old Oak Sidin...

13 Dec 2006

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