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Concrete Network's Online Water Feature Photo Gallery

The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information, offers an online concrete water features photo gallery featuring design ideas for creating artificial rocks and boulders from conc...

16 Jun 2006

California Residents Encouraged to Prevent Fire Destruction

Fire season is here and California residents are encouraged to take preventive measures against the cyclical threat of fire destruction. Cutting back brush and limiting outdoor fires are critical, yet does not ensure tha...

16 Jun 2006

Polyurethane Moulding and Millwork Offered by Timeless Architectural Reproductions Inc

Timeless Architectural Reproductions, Inc., the premier manufacturer and resource for high-quality handcrafted and finished architectural items, announced that it is adding polyurethane moulding and millwork from two lea...

15 Jun 2006

Optimised Thermal Insulation Glazing to Save Energy

The number one topic: Reducing energy consumption / Thermal insulation glazing “iplus E” saves even more energy / Multifunctional glazing also provides safety and quietness These days, house builders and owners are f...

15 Jun 2006

L.B. Foster Help form a Rejuvenated Bridge Grid Flooring Manufacturers Association

Pittsburgh-based L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR) announced that it will help form a rejuvenated Bridge Grid Flooring Manufacturers Association ("BGFMA"), along with Interlocking Deck Systems International, ...

15 Jun 2006

BASF's New Service Package for the Construction Industry

Plastics are maintenance-free, they are durable and afford freedom of design – these are the reasons why they are replacing traditional construction materials such as stone, wood, clay or metal. And whenever materi...

14 Jun 2006

UK Government Announce Energy Ratings for Homes

Energy ratings similar to consumer-friendly fridge ratings will have to be produced for every home bought and sold in England and Wales from next June, the Government announced today. Housing Minister Yvette Cooper t...

14 Jun 2006

Safety Events Targeted at those Working in the Building and Construction Industry

The HSE and Lichfield District Council is hosting two safety events in Lichfield targeted at those working in the building and construction trades on Monday 19 June and Tuesday 27 June. Walter Tipper Builders Merchan...

14 Jun 2006

Huttig Donate Doors for Habitat

Huttig Building Products, Inc. (NYSE: HBP), a leading domestic distributor of millwork, building materials and wood products, today announced plans to donate over 250 pre-hung interior and exterior doors for 20 homes bei...

14 Jun 2006

Award for Excellence in Histroic Renovation

The restoration team for the landmark 90 West Street building in New York City has been named recipient of the Preservation League of New York State’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation for its reconstru...

13 Jun 2006

BRE and Housing Corporation Launch Environmental Efficiency Assessment for Existing Homes

BRE in collaboration with the Housing Corporation has launched EcoHomes XB today, Friday 9 June 2006. EcoHomes XB is a sophisticated yet simple tool designed specifically to assist landlords such as housing associati...

13 Jun 2006

UK Local Authorities Make Sure New Developments Are Of High Quality Design

Lords Planning Minister, Baroness Kay Andrews, today called on local authorities and developers to make sure that all new developments are of high quality design. The challenge came as new guidance was published on p...

13 Jun 2006

Kitchen and Bath Galleries to Showcase the Aeon Pro LED Lighting Products

Cyberlux Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: CYBL), a leading provider of LED lighting solutions, announced today that the company has entered into an agreement with Kitchen & Bath Galleries(R) to showcase the Aeon Pro LED li...

13 Jun 2006

Four Companies Join Forces to Promote Bridge Grid Flooring Alternatives

D.S. Brown Company, along with L.B. Foster Company, Interlocking Deck Systems International and Bailey Bridges Inc., will form the next generation Bridge Grid Flooring Manufacturers Association ("BGFMA"). ...

13 Jun 2006

World's Largest Solar Plant Built in Portugal

GE Energy Financial Services, PowerLight Corporation and Catavento Lda broke ground today on the world’s largest solar photovoltaic power project. The 11-megawatt solar power plant, comprising 52,000 photovoltaic modules...

13 Jun 2006