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Innovative Aluminium Ladder Alternative Wins Building and Construction Prize

The Alcan co-developed "StepLift" has won the 2006 European Aluminium Award in the "building & construction" category at the "ALUMINIUM 2006" exhibition in Essen, Germany. Developed by S...

26 Sep 2006

Construction Begins for Mosaic on Hermann Park the largest Residential High-Rise Built in Houston

Phillips Development & Realty and Developer Sales Group, LLC will celebrate the tower launch of Mosaic on Hermann Park Wednesday evening, Sept. 27, 2006. This marks the initial phase of vertical construction for this...

26 Sep 2006

Two Sides of the Same Coins? Droughts and Floods

This summer, we’ve seen severe drought in the Midwest and floods in New Mexico and Pennsylvania. These are not two different issues, but ‘two sides of the same coin,’" says Shannon Horst, executive...

26 Sep 2006

The largest Flood Storage Project in Europe

The largest flood storage project in Europe, the Alkborough Flats Tidal Defence Scheme in Lincolnshire, will reduce the risk of flooding for 300,000 people and become a haven for wildfowl and wading birds, the Environmen...

26 Sep 2006

UK Government Publish a Joint Housing Corporation and DCLG Action Plan in Response to the Recommendations of the Elton Report

The Government has today published a joint Housing Corporation/DCLG action plan in response to the recommendations of the Elton Review of Regulatory and Compliance Requirements on RSLs. The Elton Report makes a range...

26 Sep 2006

Energy Performance Certificates Should be Linked to Incentives

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) should be linked to incentives such as green mortgages, Housing Minister Yvette Cooper said today. EPCs could also be linked to schemes run by energy companies which give homebuyers...

26 Sep 2006

Home Fire Sprinkler Systems More Popular Among Builders

Former fire-fighter GretchenSchmeisser watched in disbelief as flames from her overheated van threatened to destroy her three-level townhome. Her shock soon turned to relief as she realized that a fire sprinkler had acti...

22 Sep 2006

Outdoor Rooms Made More Cozy With The Outdoor Fireplaces

An outdoor room can provide homeowners with a means to "get away" while still in the comfort of their homes, and outdoor fireplaces increase that comfort factor. In turn, many fireplace companies, including ...

22 Sep 2006

Pebbles and Small Tumbled Stones has been Introduced in Interlocking Tiles for almost any Decor

The intricate look of hand-laid pebbles and small tumbled stone has been introduced in interlocking tiles for almost any decor. Tiles are handcrafted and suitable for interior and exterior use inresidential or commerc...

22 Sep 2006

Interior Concrete Floors Using Decorative Concrete Techniques

It’s become the new material of choice for designers and homeowners across the United States. Concrete floors — in all of their stained, colored, painted, and personalized glory — are popping up in retail stores, trendy ...

22 Sep 2006

Online Project Management Tools to Streamline Collaboration with Builders and Architects Launched by Interior Motives

Interior Motives, a full-service interior design studio and showroom that specializes in pre-construction and pre-renovation design, announced today the launch of a powerful solution to meet the burgeoning demand for eff...

22 Sep 2006

Norwegian Design and Architecture will be Presented at the Exhibition

Norwegian design and architecture will be presented at the exhibition "100% Norway 2006", which constitutes a part of London Design Week from 21 September to 1 October. Among the exhibits is the Løvetann house, created b...

21 Sep 2006

Wood and Wood Clad Windows - Best in Class Award

Wood and Wood Clad Window-Best In Class Award (BICA) winners were announced today by Market Resource Associates, Inc. (MRA), President John Cashmore. The BICA was developed by MRA to recognize outstanding performance...

21 Sep 2006

SpeedHeat Unveils Home heating System of the Future

SpeedHeat®, a world leader in the electric radiant floor heating industry, recently unveiled their Generation4™ floor warming systems in the United States. SpeedHeat’s proprietary Generation4™ syste...

21 Sep 2006

Sun European Partners Announces One Of Its Affiliates Has Aquired Pearl Fittings Limited

Sun European Partners, LLP ("Sun European Partners"), the European adviser to Sun Capital Partners, Inc. ("Sun Capital"), today announced that one of its affiliates has acquired Pearl Fittings Limited...

21 Sep 2006