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Construction Deal Inc Announce Their Economic Outlook for the Construction Industry 2007

Construction Deal, Inc., a top-rated online service that matches contractors to commercial and residential remodeling and construction projects, announced their economic outlook for the construction industry in 2007. Aft...

15 Jan 2007

WRAP Invite Contractors to Become Part of it's 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...

15 Jan 2007

UK Schools and Institutions Install Eco-Cube

A growing number of schools and institutions in the UK are successfully managing to save millions of litres of fresh water a year. These environmentally aware establishments have placed eco-cube into their washrooms ...

15 Jan 2007

University Lecturer Calls For Promotion of Sustainable Building

A Dundee University lecturer is calling for changes to taxes, government practice and education policy to promote good quality, sustainable building in Scotland. Fionn Stevenson, director of the Masters in Architectu...

15 Jan 2007

Fibre Optic Household Connections Becoming More Common Place

Last year Germany's Deutsche Telekom AG lost one million customers in the fixed network sector, a reminder of the turmoil the telecommunications branch is currently undergoing. More and more customers are not only su...

14 Jan 2007

H+H Celcon Showcase Modern Building Methods at FutureBuild

H+H Celcon will be focusing on Modern Methods of Construction, including the company's own innovative Rå House concept on stand F360 at FutureBuild, (Earls Court 2, 27 Feb - 1 March 2007). Briefings and demo...

14 Jan 2007

Pilkington Launch New Improved Website

Pilkington has launched an improved website for trade customers which now offers an area designed exclusively for householders. Customers will find easy access to information on Pilkington products by visiting www.pi...

12 Jan 2007

International Architecture Competition for Sustainable Housing

Living Steel presents an opportunity for UK architects to provide a creative solution addressing the challenge of supplying cost effective housing to the world’s growing population, and in turn shine on an internat...

12 Jan 2007

New Branding Initiative Introduced by The Natural Stone Council

The Natural Stone Council (NSC), a collaborative organization representing the stone industry's business and trade associations, today announced the launch of their new branding program. Differentiating natural stone...

12 Jan 2007

New Rapid Pitch Blade Pitching System Announced by Rhin-O-Tuff Power Trowels

Rhin-O-Tuff Power Trowels, manufacturer of walk-behind power trowels for the concrete industry, announces its newest feature--the Rapid Pitch™ blade pitching system. The new Rapid Pitch is weight counter-balanced t...

12 Jan 2007

The Concrete Network Offers an Extensive Online Concrete Countertop Photo Gallery

Start the new year off on the right foot -- bring your kitchen remodel to life with a new decorative concrete countertop, custom made to fit your style and décor. The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive ...

12 Jan 2007

New Construction Orders: November 2006

Orders in the twelve months to November 2006 rose by eight per cent compared with the previous twelve months, and orders in the three months to November 2006 rose by two per cent compared to the same period a year earlie...

11 Jan 2007

New TileWarm Reseller Program Makes Floor Warming Simple & Profitable

Floor warming is becoming an increasingly popular upgrade as more homeowners are requesting toasty tiles in the bathroom and asking for warm floors throughout other parts of the house. To help flooring retailers, renovat...

11 Jan 2007

Importance of Retaining Walls For Commercial and Business Properties Increase Due to Rising Ocean Levels

Scientists have recently announced that melting ice could raise levels up to 3 feet by 2100. While that may seem like a lifetime away for many, consider that leading climatologists also state that the ice is melting so f...

11 Jan 2007

Grand Opening of New Masonry Design Showroom Announced by PBM

Peninsula Building Materials (PBM), Northern California's leader in natural stone, brick, architectural and fabricated materials since 1923, is announced the grand opening of the new showroom in Mountain View, Califo...

11 Jan 2007