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Innovative Glasswork From Axolotl Ozone

Axolotl Metal and Ozone Glass Design, both pioneers in their field, joined forces in September to create a new division, Axolotl Ozone. Axolotl Ozone will offer everything in architectural glass, including formed and ...

22 Nov 2005

TimberSIL™ Non-Toxic Lumber Treatment Wins Popular Science Magazine Grand Award

TimberSIL™, the first and only non-toxic treatment for preventing rot, decay, and other common problems in lumber, has been named one of this year’s breakthrough technologies by the editors of Popular Science...

21 Nov 2005

Cement Industry On Track To Achieve Environmental Objectives

The British Cement Association (BCA) has welcomed the publication of the Environment Agency’s sector plan for the cement industry. The sector plan is an important component of the cement sector’s sustainab...

21 Nov 2005

Celebrate Architecture! Renzo Piano & Building Workshop

"Celebrate Architecture! Renzo Piano & Building Workshop", an internationally touring exhibition featuring models, photographs, drawings and slides from current and recently completed architectural projects...

21 Nov 2005

Call for Entries: 2006 Concrete Bridge Awards

Portland Cement Association (PCA) is seeking nominations for its tenth biennial Bridge Awards Competition. The program, co-sponsored by Roads & Bridges magazine, recognizes excellence in design and construction of...

21 Nov 2005

NAIMA Provides Tips For Homeowners To Combat Energy Costs

There are more than 46 million under-insulated homes in America according to Harvard University’s School of Public Health. That is more than 65% of all US households. Those homes and their occupants could be sha...

21 Nov 2005

Built-In Digital Home Entertainment System from the Leviton Manufacturing Company and Dedicated Devices to be Offered as Optional Upgrade by Pulte Homes in Denver

The Leviton Manufacturing Company and Dedicated Devices, Inc. (DDi), announced today that they have entered an agreement with the nation's largest homebuilder, Pulte Homes, to offer the award-winning networked digita...

21 Nov 2005

What Do The State Of Your Toilets Say About Your Business?

Organisations providing sub-standard washroom facilities beware. Portaloo, the UK’s leading supplier of portable restroom facilities is stepping up its drive to stamp out the use of poor quality toilet facilities a...

21 Nov 2005

Kopex Leads Way With Alternatives To Lead Free Electrical Conduits

In June 2006 lead based pliable electrical conduit will become obsolete under the new RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive which will outlaw the use of lead. Kopex International is already in a positio...

21 Nov 2005

Some Competition to Shake Things Up- Introducing Hitachi's New Cordless Gas Nailer, the NR90GC

Hitachi Power Tools has announced a new player in the Gas Nailer market, the NR90GC. This 3-1/2” gas powered clipped head framing nailer combines cordless utility with traditional framing nailer power. Impres...

21 Nov 2005

Greenbuild Focuses on Process Improvements and Business Case for Sustainability

Last week Greenbuild, the annual conference of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), drew nearly 10,000 people and 600 exhibitors to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta for three days of speeches, technical s...

21 Nov 2005

CIRIA at Ecobuild and Futurebuild 2006

CIRIA and Buildoffsite are pleased to announce participation at the Ecobuild and Futurebuild shows due to take place on 21-23 February 2006 at Earls Court 2, London. Ecobuild 2006 will focus on sustainable design and ...

21 Nov 2005

New Regulations Require Steps To Avoid slips

The common misconception that slips, trips and falls are inevitable often leads to the risks not being taken seriously. Many businesses probably do not recognise slips as a major safety concern, but the fact is they a...

21 Nov 2005

Home Information Packs 'Go-Live' Date Announced

CIOB reports that Home Information Packs, which are being introduced in the United Kingdom to reform the home buying and selling process, will become mandatory from 1st June 2007. The Government believes that by provi...

21 Nov 2005

A Major Step Forward For Redevelopment Of Luneside East

Plans to regenerate a derelict and contaminated riverside site in Lancaster took a major step forward this week - with the formal appointment of a lead developer for the site and agreement to move an operational gasholde...

20 Nov 2005