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Green environment for Marley Roofing

The environment and the effect manufacturing may have on it is a key issue confronting the construction industry. With heightened awareness has come a demand for construction solutions that minimise consumption and use o...

18 May 2004

Revolutionary wall sound system without speakers

When the American jet pilot Charles Yeager broke the sound barrier flying at 1,200 kph on October 14, 1947, it was a global sensation, an unbelievable scientific and engineering achievement. Half a century after this leg...

18 May 2004

H&R Johnson appointment to support London architects

Leading tile manufacturer H & R Johnson has appointed Paul Jessop as Contract Sales Manager for its London Architectural area, to strengthen its high profile specification sales team in London. Paul will provide a...

17 May 2004

solarcentury receive DTI funding for development of award winning streetsmart product

After recently scooping a new product award at Interbuild, solarcentury hit the jackpot again with a £75K grant to develop a range of solar powered street furniture products under the Knowledge Transfer Programme (...

17 May 2004

A profitable environment - It’s all in the design

The Construction Industry Environment Forum (CIEF) has announced a series of June events, People and profit: delivering value through socially beneficial buildings, aimed at demonstrating the value that can be added to a...

14 May 2004

CORGI opens the door to construction sites for Gas Installers

CORGI has launched a new passport scheme, which will allow gas installers to demonstrate an up-to-date basic knowledge of health, safety and environmental awareness when entering customer premises and construction sites....

14 May 2004

Schuco wins Building Awards Manufacturer of The Year

Window and door systems specialist, Schüco, has won the much coveted 2004 Manufacturer of the Year prize at the Building Awards. Schüco beat off stiff competition to claim the prestigious honour. The company...

13 May 2004

Corus sponsors Part L Seminar

A recent seminar on Approved Document L of the Building Regulations has been heralded as a valuable and useful exercise by participants and organisers. The event, organised by the Steel Construction Institute, was sponso...

13 May 2004

Software Improves Construction Profitability

Construction companies can improve profitability and on time project delivery with the latest release of P3e/c for Construction from Primavera Systems, Inc. P3e/c allows project teams to use a single, scalable system ...

12 May 2004

Zamil Steel Win Contract to Build Landmark Steel Building in Qatar

Zamil Steel, a global leader in the manufacture of pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB) has been awarded a QR 35.8 million (US$ 9.6 million) contract to supply and erect the steel building for Qatar's latest landmark Ret...

12 May 2004

Researchers developing technology to detect hidden mould behind gypsum wallboard

Researchers are testing the feasibility of using radar technology to detect mould behind gypsum wallboard. A common problem, hidden mould can cause serious structural damage and health problems before homeowners discover...

11 May 2004

Fibre reinforced polymer decking from Creative Pultrusions

Creative Pultrusions, Inc. has developed a new decking system, Superplank™ that can be used in various applications including platforms, walkways, bulk heads, structural roofing, bridge decks, windwalls, scaffolding boar...

11 May 2004

Kryptaglow paints mark evacuation routes when the lights go out

Co-Leash Company announces the release of Kryptaglow Paints, the brightest way to lead people from danger in emergency situations. Kryptaglow “glow in the dark” Paint can help prevent panic from happening in ...

10 May 2004

40th birthday celebrations for Celestia and HPS200

Corus Colors, the company behind the unique and popular, high specification steel cladding coatings Celestia® & HPS200® by Corus, is marking the 40th anniversary of the origins of the development of its high ...

10 May 2004

The Construction Innovation Forum selects Wireless Concrete Maturity Monitor for 2004 NOVA Award

The Construction Innovation Forum (CIF) has announced the selection of the Wireless Concrete Maturity Monitor, co-developed by IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Inc. and International Road Dynamics, Inc. (IRD), as the recipient of the 2...

7 May 2004