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CERAM Investigates Historic Market Fire

Ashton-under-Lyne market had enjoyed the position of being one of the premiere market locations in the North West of England, so when the famous Indoor Market Hall was gutted by fire in 2004, there were many calls to inv...

15 May 2006

Design Competition Demonstrates Future for Affordable Housing

Communities and Local Government Secretary Ruth Kelly will today call on local authorities and house builders to use the £60,000 house to increase affordable housing in communities across the country. This week's Des...

15 May 2006

UK Ecotrade Centre is a Roaring Success

An Ecotrade Centre based in Peterborough which was funded by WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) and developed by the UK Centre for Economic & Environmental Development (UK CEED) has been declared a roa...

12 May 2006

Gutter Topper Announce A Free Gutterguard Estimate

Gutter Topper has announced a free gutter guard estimate to eliminate gutter cleaning forever through its nationwide network of more than 150 independent contractors. With home improvement season now in full swing, the G...

12 May 2006

Concrete Pavers an Alternative Option for Landscaping and Decorating Projects

From old world style to today’s modern trends, there are hundreds of landscaping and design methods available making the process of completing a project both time consuming and costly. When it comes time to focus a resid...

12 May 2006

Alumni to Build A Habitat for Humanity Home for Hurricane Evacuees

On May 17-21, 2006, the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity's Detroit affiliate, will construct frames and wall sets on the Ann Arbor campus to be used in homes ...

12 May 2006

Demand for Structure Steel on Construction Projects

Recognizing increased demand for structural steel on construction projects throughout the United States, members of the structural steel industry are taking action to ensure that steel continues to be readily available f...

11 May 2006

$8.1 Million Design-Build Contract Awarded to VERSAR

VERSAR, Inc. (Amex: VSR) announced today it was competitively selected and awarded $625,000 representing the design portion of a not to exceed $8.1M design-build contract for the design and construction of two new munici...

11 May 2006

PV Systems To Save Residents Nearly $600 In Annual Energy Costs

A $6 million project is breaking ground this week in Brockton, Mass., and will be the first all-solar, new condominium construction project in New England, according to Johnson Square Builders, the developer. Each of the...

11 May 2006

Wienerberger Acquires Clay Roof Tile Producer in Germany

Wienerberger AG (Vienna, Austria) has acquired Bayerische Dachziegelwerke Bogen GmbH, a family-owned company with headquarters and production in Straubing (approximately 130km north-east of Munich). Following the pur...

10 May 2006

Energy Increases in UK Add £1.3 Billion a Year to Price of Construction Projects

The new President of the Construction Products Association (CPA), John Colley, recently told an audience of industry leaders, senior politicians and Government officials that the increases and volatility in the price of ...

10 May 2006

Artificial Rocks Made Of Concrete

Rock and stone have long been valued as natural, distinctive landscaping elements. Now artificial rocks made of concrete or other materials are providing a dramatic yet economical way to enhance water features, landscape...

10 May 2006

Green Roof Partnership Announced by Skyland and Garick

Green Roofs For Sustainable Communities Conference - Skyland USA, LLC and The Garick Company roll out details of their joint efforts to make available for the first time in the United States a "certified" and b...

10 May 2006

UK New Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Opens Windfarm

New Secretary of State for Trade and Industry opens Paul's Hill windfarm in Moray Scotland's latest renewable energy project will be opened today by Alistair Darling on his first official engagement as Secretary of S...

10 May 2006

Solar Power from Space in 2100

Looking well into the future at which emerging technologies might help power the UK and the world was the subject of the Energy 2100 conference in London today. Scientists, engineers, researchers and industry gathere...

10 May 2006