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Wavin Launches New Type 8 Fin Drain

Wavin Plastics’ new Type 8 Fin drain is perfectly suited for use in edge-of-pavement drains for the collection and/or disposal of subsurface water in accordance with the requirements of the Highways Agency. Exce...

21 Sep 2005

Masonry Structures 'Built to Code' Performed Well in Hurricane Katrina

Masonry structures built to comply with current building codes performed well in the face of Hurricane Katrina according to the preliminary assessment of a disaster investigation team sponsored by The Masonry Society (TM...

21 Sep 2005

SSDA Files Patent Infringement Suit Over Unauthorized Use of Structural Steel Seismic Connections in Building of Constellation Place

Construction engineering firm Seismic Structural Design Associates, Inc. (SSDA) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit alleging that a structural engineering firm has used its patented award-nominated SlottedWeb(TM) str...

21 Sep 2005

Real Wood Floors: Add Value to Your Home

Did you know that homes with real wood floors sell faster and for more money than homes without wood floors? It's true. In a survey of real estate agents across the country, 58% of agents surveyed agree that homes...

21 Sep 2005

Stylish New Options Available in Merillat's Semi-Custom Cabinetry Line

Merillat is expanding Merillat Masterpiece®, their premier line of built-to-order semi-custom cabinetry. Scheduled for September 20, 2005, the expansion includes new door styles and new finishes for cabinetry and ...

21 Sep 2005

EST Raises The Bar On Energy Efficient Boilers

Only A-rated boilers to carry the Energy Saving Recommended logo The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has revised the criteria for endorsing energy efficient boilers. From 1 August 2005, the criteria for endorsement of ga...

21 Sep 2005

Hitachi Adds a New Random Orbit Finishing Sander

Hitachi Power Tools today announced its new 5” variable speed random orbit finishing sander, the SV13YA featuring an ergonomic palm grip that illustrates Hitachi’s signature “inspire” design. T...

21 Sep 2005

Parts L & F Amendments - BSRIA Welcomes Changes

The Government has today announced new amendments to Parts L (Conservation of Fuel & Power) and Part F (Ventilation) along with implementation of the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (EPBD), effective from A...

20 Sep 2005

BASF Produces Free On-line Training Program On Sustainable Roofing Systems

BASF developed an on-line training program on sustainable roofing systems for architects to utilize as part of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) continuing education requirements for its membership. Th...

20 Sep 2005

Adopting Natural Approach To School Lighting Design

A new village school, which was commended by CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) for its "coherent and well considered design" is achieving its objective to provide a "well lit and...

20 Sep 2005

BASF Develops New Load Floor With Dayton Polymeric Products, Georgia-Pacific

BASF’s Automotive Polyurethane Systems business developed an advanced composite for automotive load floors with Dayton Polymeric Products, Dayton, Ohio, and Georgia-Pacific, Atlanta, Ga., that weighs less, has comp...

20 Sep 2005

BASF’s Cool Color Challenge Offers To Match 'Hot' Roof Colors In ULTRA-Cool

BASF’s Industrial Coatings Solutions business has announced the “Cool Color Challenge,” a new program designed to not only promote cool-roof metal coatings in the construction industry, but also to show...

20 Sep 2005

Baggeridge Prescribes Brick Remedy For Hospital

Standing proudly in six acres of ground is the new Tiverton Community Hospital constructed using bricks from leading manufacturer, Baggeridge. The hospital, built on a former brownfield site, includes a Casualty and O...

18 Sep 2005

Revisions to Building Regulations Announced

The Government announced that the new measures, taken together with the 2002 Building Regulations will improve standards in new buildings by 40%. Savings across new build and existing buildings will total one million ...

18 Sep 2005

Greener Fuel For Cement Works

A Peak District cement works is participating in a trial to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases it produces. For the next six months Hope-based Lafarge Cement UK will use a new alternative fuel, which should reduce ...

18 Sep 2005