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New Guidance for Local Authorities on How to Take Planning Enforcement Action

New guidance for local authorities on how to take planning enforcement action was outlined today by Housing and Planning Minister for the Lords, Baroness Andrews as she published the results of the Review of Planning Enf...

7 Nov 2006

Complete Line of Concrete Countertop Products Launched by Fu-Tung Cheng

Fu-Tung Cheng, award-winning residential designer and bestselling author of "Concrete Countertops: Design, Forms, and Finishes for the New Kitchen and Bath" has just announced his newest build-your-own concrete...

6 Nov 2006

'First To The Future' Home to Feature at 2007 International Builders Show

The U.S. is currently in the midst of the largest home-rebuilding effort in recent history. According to the American Red Cross, 850,791 housing units were damaged, destroyed or left inaccessible in the wake of the costl...

6 Nov 2006

2006 Annual Report Published by Places for People

1250 new properties built – sales turnover increased by 53.2% 4000 customers’ homes upgraded Group now offering loans and mortgages Another year of strong financial growth for UK’s largest ...

6 Nov 2006

Durapipe Stands Tall at Beetham Tower

An extensive range of pipes and fittings have been installed at the Beetham Tower, Manchester, the tallest building outside of London which boasts the UK’s highest living space. Durapipe ABS pressure pipework, a...

6 Nov 2006

AGS Lookig to Develop Higher Performance Glass Products

WFNN continues report on companies to highlight companies believed to have high growth prospects. Dr. Joseph Louis deBeauchamp posted his report on six sites to allow investors to read about these companies. WFNN said...

5 Nov 2006

November 2006 Issue of House Trends Magazine Features an Article on Landscape Lighting

The November 2006 issue of House Trends Magazine features an article on the popularity and functionality of architectural and landscape lighting. In the article, Rosanne Knorr cites the growing emphasis toward home based...

3 Nov 2006

WRAP Calls for Developments to be a Global Showcase

WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) has called for the Thames Gateway development to be a global showcase for best practice in how materials are efficiently used in construction. By providing advice and...

3 Nov 2006

Tremco Global Sealants Announce the Acquisition of Permaquik

Tremco Global Sealants, the world's leading supplier of sealants and weatherproofing for construction and industrial applications, today announced the acquisition of Permaquik, a privately owned manufacturer of moist...

3 Nov 2006

DuPont Launch Breathable Metallized Housewrap Designed to Enhance Thermal Performance of Walls

As part of its expanded market-facing sustainability commitments, DuPont has introduced DuPont(TM) Tyvek(R) ThermaWrap(TM) -- a breathable, metallized housewrap designed to enhance the thermal performance of walls. DuPon...

3 Nov 2006

PHFA Fund New Design Initiative

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced that $1,000,000 is available under its Excellence in Design Initiative, a new measure to encourage high architectural, engineering, planning, and construction stand...

3 Nov 2006

New Construction Orders: September 2006

Orders in the twelve months to September 2006 rose by eight per cent compared with the previous twelve months, and orders in the third quarter 2006 rose by four per cent compared to the same quarter a year earlier. Order...

3 Nov 2006

Recovery Marred by High Energy Prices, Says CPA

UK construction output continued to recover during the third quarter of 2006, according to the latest joint Trade Survey Report from the Construction Products Association (CPA) and the Construction Confederation, but des...

2 Nov 2006

Boral Experiencing Significant Macro-economic Headwinds

Boral Ltd has announced that it is expecting that its profit after tax for the year ending 30 June 2007 will be around 15% below last year. It is also expecting first half year profit after tax to be around 15% below the...

2 Nov 2006

Construction Computing 2006 Recognises The Need For Companies

This year the show will feature more stands and offer a wider range of things to see in Technology and Software. The Construction Market is booming and is gearing up for a major expansion now the Olympics are coming to a...

2 Nov 2006