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Homeowners Seek the Sounds of Silence - Manufacturers Cater to the Quest for Peace and Quiet

The chug of a refrigerator sparking to life in the middle of the night. The rumble of an idling car engine in early morning. The rhythmic thrum of a stereo system that is not your own. At a time when homeowners regard th...

20 May 2005

New Construction Materials Protect Architectural Treasures Such as Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty From Extreme Weather and Heat

A thing of beauty may indeed be a joy forever, as long as it is properly protected. Architectural preservationists are finding that advances in construction materials and techniques are not only helping to reclaim the...

19 May 2005

FABULOUS FLOORS, First Consumer Floor Fashion Magazine, Launches New Web Site

FABULOUS FLOORS magazine's new website launched today gives designers, consumers, architects, builders and fashion-conscious members of the industry access to the latest flooring styles and interior decor concepts si...

19 May 2005

Loewenstein Wood Seating Earns GREENGUARD Certification

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has awarded GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification to Loewenstein wood seating products. The wood seating was tested to the stringent GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Sta...

19 May 2005

Urban, Luxurious, Diverse: Experts See New Trends In 50+ Housing Market

The 50+ housing market is transforming the way builders design and develop active-adult homes, according to experts with the National Association of Home Builders’ Seniors Housing Council. Speaking at Building f...

19 May 2005

The £9,000 Lifeline For Students With Ambitions To Build

Students aiming for a career in construction have an opportunity to boost their finances, thanks to a new undergraduate grant scheme. Inspire Scholarships is a fund launched by the national training organisation Const...

19 May 2005

Ready for revisions to Part L?

With the upcoming revisions to Part L, airtightness is once again a hot topic for the construction industry. To comply with the new regulations, and avoid the costly remedial work that failing an airtightness test ent...

19 May 2005

Donald Trump Calls For World Trade Center Twin Towers To Be Rebuilt

Property developer Donald Trump has called for the New York "Freedom Tower" design to be scrapped and for the World Trade Center Twin Towers to be rebuilt - just a little bit higher. "I think the World Trade Center sh...

19 May 2005

ASHRAE Proposes Load Calculation Standard for Buildings

Engineers throughout the industry rely on multiple heating and cooling load calculation methods to accurately determine system and equipment sizes for buildings of varying size, materials and complexity. A proposed st...

18 May 2005

Builder Confidence Stays Strong And Steady In May

The nation’s home builders continue to maintain the high level of confidence that they have expressed for more than 16 months, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Marke...

18 May 2005

Graphisoft ArchiCAD Brings Original Frank Lloyd Wright Design to Life for the First Time

In testament to ArchiCAD's versatility and power, Graphisoft today announced that the original Frank Lloyd Wright design of a home is now fully modeled and documented in ArchiCAD, and the building itself is under con...

18 May 2005

Window Preparation Cuts High Utility Costs With GILA Window Film

With skyrocketing energy costs, homeowners will want to take time to get their house into shape to prepare for the warm weather workouts ahead. If properly outfitted you can avoid some of the hard-hitting power bills ...

18 May 2005

Trim Your Risk of Tree Problems

Spring and summer storms can bring high wind and heavy rain, causing trees and branches to come crashing down on homes or cars or in the yard, often leading to costly repairs for homeowners. That's why the Institu...

18 May 2005

Real Wood Floors: Grain and Cut Influence Appearance

When it comes to wood floors, grain and cut have a big influence on appearance and beauty. Knowing your options can help you choose the right species to achieve the look you want. Grain refers to annual growth rings i...

18 May 2005

Metabo Introduces Versatile Multi-Function Rotary Hammer

Metabo, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has expanded its line of powerful rotary hammers. T...

18 May 2005