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Part F Solution Provided by Pilkington K Glass

The new Part F of the Building Regulations for Northern Ireland will come into effect in June 2006. It means that for the first time low-e glass will effectively be mandatory for all new and replacement windows. Alth...

15 Mar 2006

Asbestos Exposure From Textured Coatings, New Research Says Low Risk

New research on asbestos confirms that risks from asbestos containing textured coatings (TCs) are much lower than previously thought. The new research published today supports the proposal that work with textured coating...

15 Mar 2006

Nearly 1 Million Homes to Expect Council Tax Rebate

British Gas today announced an initiative offering 880,000 householders across Britain the opportunity of rebates worth up to £100 on their council tax if they install energy efficiency measures. The Environment Mi...

15 Mar 2006

Electric Radiant Floor Heating System for Floating Woods and Laminates Revolutionised by Speedheat

While hardwood floors are becoming increasingly popular, they feel uncomfortably cold underfoot when the temperatures drop. What if you could replace that unpleasant chill with the luxurious sensation of stepping on warm...

15 Mar 2006

UK Bath Products Plant Consolidation Announced by Jacuzzi Brands Inc

Jacuzzi Brands, Inc. (NYSE: JJZ), a leading global producer of branded bath and plumbing products for the residential, commercial and institutional markets, today announced that it would consolidate its Bradford, U.K. ce...

15 Mar 2006

Sika Expands Polymer Flooring Position

Baar- Sika, Switzerland, integrates Covercrete Flooring Systems, active in the area of industrial flooring, in its North American business. Covercrete based in Ontario, Canada, develops, produces and distributes poly...

14 Mar 2006

New Formula for Mixed Mortars

The chemist Mikel Arandigoyen Vidaurre, of the Department of Chemistry and Soil Sciences of the University of Navarra, has proved the effectiveness of new formulas for the restoration of buildings. In his thesis, defende...

14 Mar 2006

Space Saving Provided by Office Distributer

Businesses and manufacturers can now order space-saving modular offices and custom mezzanine systems from Ergonomic Solutions, an innovative modular office distributor that provides professionally engineered products. Er...

14 Mar 2006

HouseRaising Develops New Software for Disaster Relief Projects

HouseRaising, Inc.(OTC Bulletin Board: HRAI.OB), a managed service provider that utilizes its patent-pending software and support system to manage custom home projects for affiliated builders, today announced that it has...

13 Mar 2006

Tips to make Savings on Plumbing Expenses

A Senior Spokesman from A-Affordable Plumbing Inc, stated “If in a area that is prone to fires or earthquakes evacuation of the premises may be necessary. Prior to evacuation, shut off the gas if premise home uses ...

13 Mar 2006

ThyssenKrupp Access Introduce First Residential Elevator

ThyssenKrupp Access has introduced the first fully customizable residential elevator in the world, The Signet. Based on the same state-of-the art operating system that is incorporated in the USA’s number one sellin...

13 Mar 2006

Guide Published by WRAP on Road Recycling

WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) has published Recycled Roads, a step-by-step guide to increasing the use of recycled content and improving materials resource efficiency in highways maintenance and const...

13 Mar 2006

Designs for Creating the Finest Outdoor Kitchens

According to The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information online, outdoor kitchens are becoming one of the most popular amenities featured in the backyard. And using concrete f...

13 Mar 2006

Zone Control Panel Production Continued After Agreement Between Danfoss Inc and Investment Group

Danfoss Inc. represented by Senior Director, Steve Manson and a private investment group represented by Robert Bean R.E.T., are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement whereas the investment group will ac...

10 Mar 2006

Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting Systems From Nitelites

NiteLites of St. Louis – The Architectural Lighting Experts reveal the forces behind the rapidly expanding outdoor lighting business. Some of the benefits and allure of top quality 12 volt outdoor lighting systems ...

10 Mar 2006