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Wienerberger Acquires Facing Brick Plants in Germany

Wienerberger AG (Vienna, Austria) is continuing to pursue its growth course with the conclusion of an agreement between its German subsidiary Wienerberger Ziegelindustrie GmbH and Friedrich Knabe Kirchkimmen Ziegelei Gmb...

7 Jun 2006

Northgate Secures Accreditation from BRE

Northgate Information Solutions today announces that it has secured accreditation from BRE, the leading environmental certification body, for its software used to measure home energy performance. One of only fiv...

7 Jun 2006

Minister Visits 'Voltaic' Located at Dagenham Dock

Gazeley showcased its award winning ‘Voltaic’ warehouse development to David Miliband MP, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The Minster was making a s...

7 Jun 2006

Kei Yamagami Design for Innovative New Media Headquarters Commissioned by Firefallmedia

For Kei Yamagami, a believer in the perfect circle as the ideal architectural form, flow is everything. She brings an Eastern perspective to Western goals, which made her the right choice, according to R. Joyce, Firefall...

6 Jun 2006

London Students 'redesign' King's Cross

Exciting alternative design proposals for King’s Cross by young London students will be exhibited at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), 66 Portland Place, London, W1, from 16-24 June. The exhibition, Archi...

6 Jun 2006

Dehumidifier Retailer Sylvane Addresses Mold Concerns

A growing concern in the United States, mold problems have resulted in financial loss and personal health issues. Sylvane, Inc. assists customers by providing expert advice and tailored solutions to help prevent the grow...

6 Jun 2006

Degussa Admixtures Inc Introduce Rheopel Plus Admixture Improves Water-Repellent/Efflorescence-Control

Degussa Admixtures, Inc. has once again responded to the needs of the concrete industry with the introduction of Rheopel® Plus Water-Repellent/Efflorescence Control (WR/EC) admixture. Released at the 2006 MCPX Ex...

6 Jun 2006

Foam Concrete Success

Over 1,400 cubic metres of foam concrete have been used to fill in voids under Witan Gate and Avebury Boulevard in Milton Keynes. Castle Cement supplied specialist contractor Foam Concrete Limited with 250 tonnes of CEM ...

6 Jun 2006

Lauri Rintanen's has Announced his Resignation from Uponor

Lauri Rintanen M.Sc. (50), a member of Uponor Corporation's Executive Committee and acting as EVP, Supply Chain, has announced his resignation from Uponor to assume a position in another company. Rintanen joined Upon...

5 Jun 2006

Uponor Contract to Supply Gas Pipe and Fittings to Grid National Extended

Uponor has renewed its contract to supply the majority of National Grid's gas pipes and fittings in the UK, worth an estimated EUR 25 million (GBP 17m) per year. This seven-year contract, which confirms Uponor as a p...

5 Jun 2006

Two New Commercial Products Introduced by Cabot Aerogel and Wasco Products

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced today that its Cabot Aerogel business and Wasco Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial skylighting systems, have developed two new commercial skylight products, incor...

5 Jun 2006

The Concrete Network's Online Patio Photo Gallery

The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information, offers an online decorative concrete patio photo gallery filled with a collection of photos offering a multitude of design ideas o...

5 Jun 2006

Saver Systems Inc Introduce New Muriatic Acid Cleaner

If you work with concrete or masonry products, this news is for you. There is a new Muriatic Acid that does not burn and has no fumes. That's right. Muriatic Acid that will not burn and does not stink up the place. ...

1 Jun 2006

Parallel Group Announce the Addition of a New Structural Engineering Division to the Firm

Parallel Group is pleased to announce the addition of a new structural engineering division to the firm. Operating under the name Parallel Consulting Structural Engineers Ltd., the division is available to provide consul...

1 Jun 2006

Green Roof Display at Chicago Center for Green Technology

Tecta America Corp., the nation's leading commercial roofing contractor, headquartered in Skokie, is working in conjunction with the Chicago Center for Green Technology [CCGT] to install a living green roof display i...

31 May 2006