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Ivana's Men Of Construction Calendar

As part of the marketing of her new Las Vegas luxury residential tower, Ivana Trump and is inviting entries from around the country for a "Men of Construction" calendar. The contest opened on Monday and only...

28 Jul 2005

In Vegas, Size Does Matter; Ivana Trump and Victor Altomare Join Forces to Develop the Biggest Skyscraper in Las Vegas, Ivana Las Vegas

In Las Vegas, size does matter. That's what the developers of the long awaited Ivana Las Vegas are saying about the biggest skyscraper the city has yet to see. At 80 levels, 923 feet tall and 945 luxury residentia...

28 Jul 2005

Heat & Glo™ Introduces High Fashion Fireplaces

Modern design trends increasingly influence the choices today’s style-savvy homeowners make when decorating their homes. This move toward a more contemporary look now extends to fireplaces with the launch of the He...

28 Jul 2005

Chicago Set To Get America's Tallest Building

The city where the skyscraper was born is set to get another supertower - the highest in North America. The Fordham Spire is the latest in a series of super-tall projects proposed since the mid 1990's. This is the...

28 Jul 2005

All New IRWIN Vise-Grip GrooveLock Pliers

Introducing the ALL-NEW IRWIN Vise-Grip GrooveLock Pliers featuring: QUICK ADJUSTING PRESS-N-SLIDE BUTTON quickly adjusts lower jaw up to 50% faster ALL-PURPOSE JAW grips onto flat, round, hex and square work pie...

26 Jul 2005

Flexible Photovoltaic Cells For Use On Buildings

The Inasmet Technology Centre (Basque Country) has participated in the METAFLEX project. The aim of this project is to research photovoltaic solar cells to use in building, transport and space sectors. The main innovatio...

26 Jul 2005

Sarnafil Membranes Best Choice According to Life Cycle Analysis

Sarnafil Inc., a leading manufacturer of high quality thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing systems, received the highest eco-efficiency ratings for its vinyl roofing membrane in a recent analysis of low slope roofing ...

26 Jul 2005

Builders Endorse House-Passed Association Health Plan Bill, Seek Prompt Senate Action

The nation’s home builders today applauded House passage of H.R. 525, the “Small Business Health Fairness Act.” The legislation would allow up to 2 million working families who are currently uninsure...

26 Jul 2005

Cleaning Products & Processes: Partnering for Healthier Indoor Environments

Air Quality Sciences, Inc. (AQS), long recognized as the leading expert in evaluating volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from building products and furnishings, today announced that the company is expanding its pr...

26 Jul 2005

Help With Building Energy Assessment

A software tool commissioned by ODPM and developed by BRE will help those developing and designing buildings with the complex, but soon-to-be essential, task of assessing their buildings' energy performance. Such ...

26 Jul 2005

Save Sight With More Light: NASA Helps Develop New Bulb

For years, there has been much research and development to improve poor eyesight, including the use of scratch-resistant and radiation-blocking lenses. Now, a revolutionary product for eye correction focuses specifica...

26 Jul 2005

After 5 Years Of Renovation, Hollyhock House By Frank Lloyd Wright Re-Opens

Hollyhock House by Frank Lloyd Wright has reopened to the public after completion of a five-year restoration. Hollyhock House is Wright's first Los Angeles project. Built between 1919 and 1923, it represents his e...

26 Jul 2005

Manitoba Hydro Unveils Final Design for World-class Energy Efficient Headquarters

Manitoba Hydro has unveiled the final design for the corporation’s new, $188 million world-class energy efficient headquarters to meet Hydro’s current and future business needs while serving as a model for hi...

26 Jul 2005

SEMCO Incorporated Receives 'Top 100 Innovative Products' Award From R+D Magazine

SEMCO Incorporated has received a prestigious "Top 100 Innovative Products" Award for 2005 from R&D Magazine for its Revolution(TM) System, an active desiccant-vapor compression hybrid rooftop unit. The ...

25 Jul 2005

TLC's 'WHILE YOU WERE OUT' Undertakes Royal Renovation With Duchess of York

It takes a very special story and a very special woman to enlist the aid of the entire cast of TLC's WHILE YOU WERE OUT, a member of Britain's royal family and the whole neighborhood for a grand surprise. Whe...

25 Jul 2005