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Prime-a-Pump

Due to health and safety and respiratory issues, for many concrete pump operators the worst and most unpleasant part of the job is priming or grouting the pump, involving the mixing of cement powder with water into a pas...

19 Feb 2004

Plastic Flame Retardants: Technology and Current Developments

Plastics are increasingly being used in applications where flame retardancy properties are critical. For example, in household appliances, car interiors, cable insulation and computer casings. RAPRA has just released a n...

18 Feb 2004

GeoPraxis Announces the Green Building Studio Paid Placement Advertising Program

GeoPraxis, an architectural, engineering and construction software company, today announced their paid placement advertising program for the building sector. Leveraging Green Building Studio's direct access to buildi...

18 Feb 2004

Marley Roofing brochure to help keep homes dry and safe

Windstorm is said to be the most damaging natural hazard covered by property insurers, with substantial losses reported every year in the UK. The ABI reported that the storms of October 1987 and January/February 1990 alo...

17 Feb 2004

Python Tools Adds Commercial Building Templates for Electrical Hole-Cutting Tool

Python Tools have announced new templates for its one-of-a-kind Python Perfect Cutter electrical-hole cutting tool. Now, commercial electricians can use the tool to more easily and quickly install metal electrical boxes,...

17 Feb 2004

New 'green guide' for the construction industry

Professional tradesmen and small construction companies often don't have time to consider the environmental impact of their work, or the money that could be saved by improved environmental management. There are ov...

16 Feb 2004

Eco-village to pioneer flax-mix earth building

The New Zealand Herald has reported on a new technique of flax-reinforced earth building that is to be used to construct a "sustainable urban village". The village of 30 to 60 homes is to be begun with two b...

16 Feb 2004

Extended full depth repair mortar

Sto Corp, the innovative world leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems has announced the national roll out of Extended Full Depth Repair Mortar (CR311CIX). The product is an enhanced formulation of Sto’...

15 Feb 2004

Versatility in building from CENTRIA’s Formawall Dimension Series Metal Panels

Smooth integration of CENTRIA’s Formawall® Dimension Series® Factory Foamed Metal Panels enabled three different panel styles and profiles to be installed on The Daily Herald’s new $50 million, state-...

15 Feb 2004

Why is construction so backward?

A new book asks the big question of the building industry with its title, “Why is construction so backward?” Modern construction has changed relatively little since the Victorian era resulting in an industry ...

12 Feb 2004

Japanese style pull saws becoming popular with tradesmen

Although commonly used by woodworkers and carpenters, general labourers and contractors are now being drawn to pull saws. Western-style saws cut on the push stroke while Japanese-style saws cut on the pull. They are of f...

12 Feb 2004

Asbestos warning for property owners

Laytons Solicitors are warning property owners, landlords and managing agents to be aware of new regulations that require them to “manage” asbestos in the workplace. The regulations will come into force on 21...

11 Feb 2004

How to move a 1650 ton, 100 year old, 2 storey, historic stone building

What happens when a grand but disused 114 year old stone building is in the way of progress. Unfortunately they tend to get pulled down but residents of a town in Idaho, USA had other ideas for the 1890 Oneida Stake Acad...

11 Feb 2004

Clever Homes - The world's first digital home construction company

Clever Homes LLC, a California based company has announced the release of their CH Series modern systemized and system-built homes. These homes are designed to provide the best value, engineering and flexibility of any h...

10 Feb 2004

Steel versus concrete and wood for new homes

The Honolulu Advertiser has published an article questioning the environmental credentials of steel framed buildings as steel frames are rapidly becoming the most popular option for new homes. The article finds wood t...

10 Feb 2004