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How to Save Money with your Home Cooling System

Air conditioners and heat pumps are just like your car when it comes to maintenance. Both operate more efficiently and last longer if they receive scheduled care and attention. And since your cooling system makes up half...

11 Apr 2006

Device Helps Beat Hose Pipe Bans

With hose pipe bans now in force across much of the South of England and more water restrictions threatened, the issue of water conservation is more important than ever. An old fashioned toilet with a handle mechanis...

11 Apr 2006

Decorative Concrete Industry Showcased

The Concrete Network, the most comprehensive resource on the web for decorative concrete information, has produced two pieces in its decorative concrete artwork series, showcasing the artistry evolving in the decorative ...

11 Apr 2006

Smallest, Lightest Cordless Drill/Driver in Lightweight Kit from Metabo

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced a new kit featuring its Pow...

11 Apr 2006

CERAM Relieves the Load for Glasgow Gallery

Wanting to do extensive refurbishment work to the splendid Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow, but not sure how well the old building would stand up to it and the extra load it would hold was a dilemma until the develope...

11 Apr 2006

UK Bid to Recycle More Supported by Europe

Signalling continued support for the work of WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) in boosting the UK’s recycling and resource efficiency, the European Commission has approved, under EU State Aid rules, WRAP’...

11 Apr 2006

Clark Realty Capital Receives 'Pillars of Industry' Award from NAHB

Clark Realty Capital's St. James Apartments was recently honored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) with its nationally acclaimed Pillars of Industry Award for "Best Luxury Rental Apartment Prim...

11 Apr 2006

Work Begins on First Design for Manufacture Homes

Work is about to start on the first sites as part of the Design for Manufacture competition – the challenge to construct a good quality home for £60,000. This follows planning approval and the signing of legal agreements...

11 Apr 2006

Noncombustible Concrete Masonry Construction is a Wise Economic Choice

A new report shows balanced design using concrete masonry construction to save lives and protect property from building fires is also a wise economic choice. The report has been released by the Fire Safety Construction A...

7 Apr 2006

BEHR Paints Incorporates Nanotechnology into New Range of Kitchen and Bath Enamels

Helping homeowners preserve the beauty and functionality of their homes, BEHR Paints introduces new Premium Plus Interior Sateen Kitchen and Bath Enamel, the first paint of its kind to utilize Nanotechnology making for s...

7 Apr 2006

Durapipe ABS Pipework for State-of-the-Art Swimming Pool

Durapipe ABS pipework has been installed in a new state-of-the-art swimming pool complex in Manukau City, Auckland, New Zealand. The £5 million development project had hygiene and safety at the forefront when co...

7 Apr 2006

JELD-WEN Introduces Builder Clad-Wood Windows

JELD-WEN brings the highest level of reliability to entry-level windows with the introduction of Builders Clad-Wood windows. This affordable wood window line offers sought-after benefits, such as an industry-leading 20-y...

7 Apr 2006

Trimble Acquires for Construction Project Planning

Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced that it has acquired privately-held Quantm International, Inc. and its subsidiary Quantm Ltd. of Australia in an all-cash transaction. Quantm is a leader in transportation route opt...

7 Apr 2006

QUIKRETE Introduces New Veneer Stone Mortar

The QUIKRETE® Companies today extended its line of commercial grade products with the introduction of QUIKRETE® Veneer Stone Mortar, a contractor grade blend of Portland cement, hydrated lime, masonry sand and ot...

7 Apr 2006

SCD's EM TEchnology Used to Combat Hurricane Katrina Mold

SCD (Sustainable Community Development, L.L.C.), a leading producer of natural biotechnology, has been supporting the clean up efforts in New Orleans with products to combat mold. A significant issue facing the areas...

7 Apr 2006