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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

New interlocking floor tile solution

CenturyAVX™ solid vinyl floor tile has been launched by Flooring Adventures. Designed specifically for use in commercial, general and civil aviation applications and facilities, it contains a hidden Tuff-Seal® ...

9 Feb 2004

India and China to push for the use of plastics in construction

At present India’s per capita use of polymers is only 3.6kg, a government department is looking to push this to 12kg by 2010, partially through an increase in the use of plastics in construction. Looking to save wo...

9 Feb 2004

O•ZONELite Full-Spectrum – integrating S.A.D. treatment with everyday housing

The latest development in O•ZONELite™ TiO2- (titanium dioxide) coated technology are the new O•ZONELite Full-Spectrum bulbs. The bulbs are energy efficient, cutting-edge technology available in 23 and 42-...

8 Feb 2004

Free steel frame cost estimator

A new spreadsheet program that helps steel fabricators, contractors, and designers quickly approximate the structural framing cost for a steel building is now available at no charge from the American Institute of Steel C...

8 Feb 2004

O•ZONELite – Revolutionary lighting product

O•ZONELite™ is a titanium dioxide-coated, energy efficient light bulb that doubles as one of the most safe and effective ways to clean indoor air. Titanium dioxide is widely used due to its bactericidal effect...

5 Feb 2004

Saving money with a “Smart Home”

Implementing a home automation system and/or technology applications in your home can save you money. Not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks about technology. The most common technology app...

5 Feb 2004

DIY biometric locking solutions

IDLink Systems, a leading provider of biometric solutions launches FingerLock DIY-400 – the first Do-It-Yourself (DIY) fingerprint main door lockset in the market ideal for homeowners and businesses that desire add...

4 Feb 2004

Smog soaking paint

Millennium Chemicals has developed a paint that absorbs nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases from vehicle exhausts, a pollution source that can cause smog and respiratory problems. Next weeks edition of New Scientist magazine i...

4 Feb 2004

HSE warns about construction near water

The Environment Agency has been fined a total of £169,710 by Lincoln Crown Court after admitting a breach of health and safety law in relation to a fatal accident on the banks of the River Witham on 12 September 20...

4 Feb 2004