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New Section on Concrete Stairways Launched by The Concrete Network

The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information, has just launched a new Stairs and Steps section on its Web site. The section details design basics, decorative enhancements, safe...

13 Nov 2006

Instant Hot Water Recirculation Pumps from Laing Thermotech Inc

Instant hot water recirculation pumps from Laing Thermotech Inc. do more than offer consumers the benefit of having instant hot water in their home. They also conserve considerable energy and wasted water—which tra...

13 Nov 2006

Standard Steel Buildings use Website to Educate Buyers

The signs of the times are continually changing. Not very long ago steel was a term respected only in the world of hard labor. It is what was used to build barns, warehouses, garages and other things associated with stor...

13 Nov 2006

National Trust for Historic Preservation Awarded to Facade Maintenance Design

Façade Maintenance Design (FMD), a New York City-based architectural and engineering firm that specializes in exterior rehabilitation and restoration, received a National Trust for Historic Preservation 2006 Honor A...

10 Nov 2006

Homeowners are Preparing their Yards and Outdoor Gazebos to Weather the Winter

This fall, you will find people everywhere are spending time readying their yards for winter. Most homeowners are familiar with the importance of preparing the home's landscape for winter so that, the yard and garden...

10 Nov 2006

Construction Sector Reports the Highest Industry Accident Rate in the World of Work

Construction sector reports the highest industry accident rate in the world of work. Construction workers are also those who perceive more clearly the lack of job safety. In all, 97.8% of them, according to the Departmen...

10 Nov 2006

£55m Improvements to A500 Will Boost Regeneration

The completed A500 Pathfinder project in Stoke on Trent was officially opened today by Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander. The £55M improvements will ease local congestion, is acting as a catalyst for environmental re...

10 Nov 2006

Leopardo Construction Announced that it Completed Several Construction Projects

Leopardo Construction, a leading construction services firm, announced that it completed several construction projects for Trader Joe's and CVS/Pharmacy, and recently completed construction of an Advance Auto Parts store...

10 Nov 2006

Transform Your Ladder into a Safe Work Station with the New Hook-N-Ladder Tool

Dubble D Products, Inc. has created a new innovative and unique product; the Hook-N-Ladder Tool Caddy which easily attaches to any "A" frame type fiberglass ladder and positions three different styles of attach...

9 Nov 2006

Allied Modular has been Awarded Jaccuzzi Project

Allied Modular Building Systems, Inc. has announced that it has been awarded the project to construct a Modular Demising Wall in late October of this year for the Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath Corporation. The custom-order ...

9 Nov 2006

Nawkaw Corporation Presented at the TBEC in Washington DC

Russell Gray, CEO of Nawkaw Corporation recently spoke at the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference (TBEC) in Washington, DC. TBEC featured 145 exhibitors and 72 educational sessions, making it the largest fall ...

9 Nov 2006

Plubworld Expands Again the UK's Largest Independent Online Bathroom Retailer

Plumbworld, the UK's largest independent online bathroom retailer continues to grow at a frantic pace. Last year the company grew sales by over 40% reaching a turnover in excess of £9 Million. Plumbworld ha...

9 Nov 2006

Stone Sink, Wood Sink & Vessel Faucet Product Lines Updated by Bathroom Vessel Sinks

Industry estimates indicate that vessel sinks now account for close to 20% of all bathroom sink sales. This bathroom design trend arrived nearly 10 years ago but has really picked up momentum, partially due to home owner...

9 Nov 2006

Tips for 'Nearly New' Homeowners this Winter

With cold weather approaching in many parts of the country, now is a good time for homeowners who have lived in their newly constructed home just over one year to make sure the home is ready for winter. Regular home main...

8 Nov 2006

UK Government Establish New National Housing and Planning Advice Unit

A National Housing and Planning Advice Unit has been established by the Government to provide independent advice on improving housing market affordability. The National Housing and Planning Advice Unit (NHPAU) will h...

8 Nov 2006