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Green Roofs Reduce Volume, Cost of Storm-water Discharge

An Alcoa-sponsored analysis of green roof applications worldwide conducted by an interdisciplinary team from the University of Michigan concluded these roofs can minimize runoff and associated storm-water discharge issue...

14 Jul 2005

Visteon Showing The Way With Environmentall Responsible "Turtle Glass"

Development along the Florida coastline requires a special consideration when designing and constructing a building: the safety of indigenous marine turtle hatchlings. It has been discovered that light shining brightly f...

13 Jul 2005

Reducing Vandalism And Theft On Housing Sites

Theft, arson and vandalism are serious problems on building sites. The losses from theft and vandalism suffered by the construction industry have been estimated at around £400 million a year - over £1 million...

13 Jul 2005

Mapei UK Launch MAPESTIK

Mapei have launched MapeStik, a ready mixed paste adhesive manufactured in compliance with European standards to classification D1T. MapeStik is manufactured in our UK factory at Halesowen and is suitable for the inte...

13 Jul 2005

Perlata - New Wall Coating From Armourcoat

Armourcoat Surface Finishes have announced the introduction of Perlata, an exciting new decorative wall coating. Exquisite and luxurious, Perlata is an elegant finish with a subtle sparkle or shimmer, creating stunning v...

13 Jul 2005

Armourcoat CEO Wins Top Business Award

Guy Whitehead, Chief Executive of Armourcoat Surface Finishes , has won the coveted Businessman of the Year Award at this year’s prestigious Kent Business Awards. The glittering 'Oscar-style' Gala Awards Ce...

13 Jul 2005

Thermal And Acoustic Insulation In One: Arma-Chek Sound

Armacell has added to its product portfolio an insulation system which combines acoustic and thermal insulation and also provides protection against mechanical impact and weathering. The Arma-Chek Sound systems consist o...

13 Jul 2005

RadFest West in Denver Colorado

Spring brings green grass, wild flowers and occasional snow flurries to the Rocky Mountains. It also brought the Radiant Panel Association 's regional RadFest West to Denver, Colorado this year. The event is designed...

12 Jul 2005

Heidelberg Cement and Spohn Cement Takeover

The Managing Board and Supervisory Board of HeidelbergCement AG have commented on the takeover bid from Spohn Cement GmbH in separate statements published today. In its thoroughly justified statement, the Managing Board ...

12 Jul 2005

Now Optically Clear, UV Curable Adhesive/Sealant

Master Bond Inc. of Hackensack, NJ has introduced a new single component, high viscosity, optically clear UV curable adhesive called UV15-7LRI which matches the refractive index of glass (1.481). This system cures extrem...

12 Jul 2005

Clayco Launches New Brand

As of the end of June, "construction company" is no longer part of Clayco's name. The design-build firm revealed a new brand and tagline. Going forward, the company's name is simply Clayco, and the n...

11 Jul 2005

Study Confirms Durability of Sarnafil’s Vinyl Roofing Membrane

Roofing membrane samples from 44 roofs in North America and Europe document the durability of Sarnafil’s vinyl roofing membranes in exposed applications, according to a study released here by Sarnafil Inc., a divis...

11 Jul 2005

Prince Calls On Architects To Lead Regeneration And New Development

Prince Charles gave his support to efforts by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to put design at the heart of regeneration and new development, and create beautiful, liveable and sustainable places. In ...

11 Jul 2005

Construction Partnership Provides Free Health And Safety Training For Small Builders

As part of a recent partnership initiative, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) along with the local Working Well Together (WWT) group, teamed up with Plymouth City Council to improve the health and safety performance ...

11 Jul 2005

Zero Downpayment Mortgage Would Aid 50,000 First-Time Buyers, Builders Tell Congress

The nation’s home builders told Congress that a bipartisan legislative proposal establishing a pilot program for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insurance of zero downpayment mortgages would mean that “5...

11 Jul 2005