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Beneficial Properties of Aircrete Blocks Win Celcon Devon Hospital Project

Ease of handling, excellent sound insulation properties and good fixing strength were key facts in an architect's choice of Celcon aircrete blocks for an extension to North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple. T...

29 Nov 2006

U.S. Roofing Demand to Reach 278 Million Squares in 2010

U.S. roofing demand is projected to expand less than one percent per year through 2010 to 278 million squares, with value expected to rise to $14 billion. The nonresidential construction market will provide the best oppo...

29 Nov 2006

New Building Codes Being Developed to Enforce 'Ignition Resistant'

It's hard for people to imagine that their homes, and lives, could be destroyed by fire. Yet it happens to thousands of Americans each year. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), some 381,000 ...

29 Nov 2006

RRCI Announces it's Design Parameters for a Field Weathering Study of Roof Coatings

The Reflective Roof Coatings Institute (RRCI) has announced its design parameters for a Field Weathering Study of Roof Coatings. This study will measure the impact of various factors on the loss of Solar Reflectance (SR)...

29 Nov 2006

Christmas Trees Made of Recycled Vinyl

Americans are ordering more vinyl Christmas trees this year than ever before, according to the Arlington, VA- based Vinyl Institute. At the same time, they are helping the environment, as the trees are made from milli...

29 Nov 2006

Two New Wienerberger Plants in France

Wienerberger AG (Vienna, Austria), the world’s largest producer of bricks and the number two in clay roof tiles in Europe, is continuing the pursuit of its growth strategy in the French facing brick market with the...

29 Nov 2006

Highest Performance Rating by Leading Consumer Reporting Publication Received by Cita-Drain

Citra-Drain, a natural enzyme-based drain opener used in household and light duty commercial applications, was given the highest performance rating within its category by a leading consumer reporting magazine. The drain ...

29 Nov 2006

Copper Gutters Give Homes a Unique Appeal and Make a Statement

It's quite simple. Gutters are critical to keeping a house dry. The gutters and downspouts collect rainwater that pours off the roof and direct it away from the house. Without gutters, water could damage walls and co...

28 Nov 2006

2007 Construction Outlook Released by McGraw-Hill Construction

On October 27, 2006 at its 68th annual Outlook Executive Conference McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), released its 2007 Construction Outlook. This report coversconstruction market d...

28 Nov 2006

Extensive Architectural Additions and Interior Renovations by Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects

Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, has gone back to its 1928 roots. Extensive architectural additions and interior renovations by Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects PC reveal and complement the main cl...

28 Nov 2006

HVAC Closed Loop Performance at Leading Midwest College Improved by Water SolutionZ International

Water SolutionZ International, Inc. today announced the successful implementation of its CT™ series of environmentally-safe cleaning agents for HVAC systems at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois. The patented C...

28 Nov 2006

New Prefabricated Steel Metal Buildings Website Unveiled by American Duro Beam

Bruce Shore, President of American Duro Beam, announced today the launch of his company's new website at AmericanDuroBeam.com. With this start up, Shore said, "We expect to have a website that outshines our comp...

28 Nov 2006

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Statistics for 2004 for all UK Local Authorities

Estimates are published today of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for 2004 for all UK local authorities and Government Office Regions. A summary and the full report are available from the e-Digest of Environmental Stat...

28 Nov 2006

Oxford University Researches Develop Wet Floor Detectors

Researchers at Oxford University have developed a simple, reliable, low cost wet floor detector which can give audible and visible warnings. MARKETING OPPORTUNITY According to statistic published by the National Sa...

27 Nov 2006

Rise in Home Improvement Projects

Renovation can help homeowners protect their investment in the face of a nationwide decline in house values, according to RenovatorsPlace.com, the source for home renovation resources. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange pre...

27 Nov 2006