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Home Information Packs to Speed up the Benefits for Consumers

Property businesses are being encouraged to sign up to take part in a dry run for Home Information Packs to speed up the benefits for consumers – Housing Minister Yvette Cooper said today. The Minister warned that some e...

26 May 2006

Available and Affordable Modern Bathroom Furnishings

Online bathroom renovation retailers are leading the charge against over-priced contemporary bathroom furnishings and helping to lower the cost of bathroom remodeling. Los Angeles based retailer Modern Bathroom, for exam...

26 May 2006

Ideal Home Pool Location Revealed by The Concrete Network

As Memorial Day approaches, many homeowners will be spending time outdoors, and perhaps wishing to cool off in their own pool. When the time comes to install that new pool, often more thought is given to the type of feat...

26 May 2006

Permlight Products Announce Introduction of New Line

Permlight Products announced today the introduction of a new line of Enbryten Down recessed down lights for use in residential and commercial building applications. The ENBC6F series complements the company's recesse...

26 May 2006

Safety Award For DuPont Hurricane Resistant Glass Technology

Lifesaving DuPont protective glass technology used at Miami's new U.S. Federal Courthouse has been recognized by the nonprofit Protecting People First Foundation with its Safety Award. The U.S. General Services Admin...

25 May 2006

Tips for Homeowners from Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association

With forecasters predicting another active hurricane season, homeowners -- particularly those in coastal areas are already worried about protecting the roofs over their heads. But there's still time to prevent at le...

25 May 2006

Professional Equipment Adds Safety Products To Its Line

Recognizing that safety products are as necessary to industries as good employees and top-quality tools and equipment, Professional Equipment now offers an extensive line of personal protective equipment (PPE), expanding...

25 May 2006

Concrete Network Offers Free Catalog Of Decorative Concrete Ideas

The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for residential concrete information on the web, offers a free downloadable catalog for homeowners, designers, and builders looking for ideas for decorative...

25 May 2006

Wienerberger Announces Major Expansion Western USA

Wienerberger AG (Vienna, Austria) has signed an agreement to acquire Robinson Brick Company (RBC) through its wholly owned subsidiary General Shale and has thereby completed a major expansion step in the western region o...

24 May 2006

Home Extension Increase On The Up Says Baggeridge

Home extensions are on the increase across the UK, according to a study undertaken by Baggeridge Brick. The increase in home extensions comes on the back of new research undertaken by the Sedgley-based manufacturer which...

24 May 2006

First Investment of HeidelbergCement in Georgia

HeidelbergCement purchased a stake of 51% in the Georgian cement producer Kartuli Tsementi; this is the first investment of HeidelbergCement in the Caucasus region. Located in Rustavi, 50 km from the Georgian capital Tbi...

24 May 2006

Pilkington Planar Frameless Glazing System

Students in Sheffield have been studying in style at the new £27m Hillsborough College. The hundreds of eager students that flocked through the door on the first day were not disappointed with the stunning building...

24 May 2006

New Home Design Solves Housing Energy Crisis

Homes in North Carolina have to cope with America’s most violent weather- hurricanes, tornadoes, and ice storms that knock out power for days and weeks. All that natural energy gave Wake Forest builder Michael Sykes an i...

23 May 2006

The Phoenix Home and Garden Idea House

“Good ideas are common - what's uncommon are people who'll work hard enough to bring them about,” says Ashleigh Brilliant. What began as an idea has evolved into an elaborate collaboration amongst...

23 May 2006

In-Building Design Tool on the Market

iBwave, a worldwide provider of in-building wireless design software, and UK-based Red-M, an independent wireless network solution and services provider, announced today a strategic partnership to integrate the companies...

23 May 2006