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Skyline-Changing, 80-Story, 900,000-SF Condo Tower on South Michigan Avenue Contract Awarded to Leopardo Construction

Leopardo Construction, a leading construction services firm, announced that it has been awarded the general contract for the construction of an 80-story, 900,000-square-foot tower at 830 South Michigan Avenue. The to...

1 Nov 2006

Newly-Renovated Bathroom Showcasing Decorative Concrete Fixtures

The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information, offers an extensive online bathroom fixtures photo gallery. Filled with a multitude of design ideas, this photo gallery provides i...

1 Nov 2006

Three Patents Awarded to Concrete Washout Systems Inc

Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. (CWS), announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued three patents to Concrete Washout Systems, recognizing and protecting its industry-innovating so...

1 Nov 2006

Allied Steel Buildings Ranked 15th Amongst the Fastest Growing Private Companies

Leading steel building supplier, Allied Steel Buildings Inc, recently ranked 15th amongst the Fastest Growing Private Companies, announced the expansion of its South Florida Headquarters. The strategic move was pursued t...

1 Nov 2006

Government Seek Boost for Local Energy

A radical shift away from large centralised power production to community based 'locally grown' energy could help cut carbon emissions and improve efficiency, Alistair Darling said today. Following the Energy Review ...

1 Nov 2006

First Official Independent House Price Index Launched by the Land Registry

This month Land Registry launches the first official, independent House Price Index (HPI). Using Land Registry’s comprehensive property data, the new seasonally-adjusted index will appear monthly, making averag...

1 Nov 2006

R&R Realty Creates Paragon Prairie Tower as Gift to Iowa

A new architectural landmark will soon redefine the landscape in the western Des Moines, Iowa suburbs. R&R Realty Group today announced the construction of Paragon Prairie Tower, a tower that will rise 120 feet and f...

31 Oct 2006

Room Cooling Consultation Provided by Coldair.net

In light of the record temperatures this summer, ColdAir.net, retailers Avenger portable air conditioners, has announced that it will now offer no-cost consultation to businesses looking for safe, low cost ways to cool t...

31 Oct 2006

Keeping Your Pool Safe and Protected During the Winter Months

Swimming pools are great for having fun in the sun, but if you live in a more temperate clime and not in one of the areas of the country where sunshine (and warm weather) are constant, it's time to prepare your pool ...

31 Oct 2006

CERAM Gives Koramic The Thumbs Up

Major European clay roof tile manufacturer Koramic, part of Wienerberger, turned to CERAM to ensure that its clay roof tiles meet the critical performance criteria required under the European standard BS EN 1304:2005. ...

31 Oct 2006

Solar Control and Self-Cleaning Glass For Conservatories

Choosing a glazing unit that combines Pilkington Activ™ Blue, with a low-E glass such as Pilkington K Glass™ enables dual solar control and thermal insulation, so your conservatory can maintain a comfortable ...

31 Oct 2006

New Twist on Traditional Log Cabins Living Introduced by Spirit Cabins

Attendees at the recent Log Home & Timber Frame Expo in Denver were among the first to see a full-scale model of the Ponderosa, one of the exclusive modular cabin designs now available from Spirit Cabins. This innova...

30 Oct 2006

Helping Hand to Green Householders from Wicks

There will be £6.2 million more funding available under the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) for people who want to install micro-wind turbines, solar panels and other microgeneration technologies on their homes, En...

30 Oct 2006

DHF Urges Buyers to Insist on CE Marked Garage Doors

Britain's leading domestic garage door manufacturers and suppliers of garage door automation are urging buyers and specifiers to ensure the products they choose are CE marked under the Construction Products Directive...

30 Oct 2006

LuminOre Announces Dramatically Expanding it's Distribution Worldwide to Meet Growing Demand

From the gleaming dome high atop The Bellagio to the stylized surfaces seen in films such as Batman Begins and Cat in the Hat, LuminOre® composite metals are revolutionizing almost every industry with stunning, cost-effi...

30 Oct 2006