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Cold weather home checklist

With severe weather warnings and snow forecast for later in the week, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is advising householders to make some important checks on their homes to avoid problems when the cold weather ...

1 Feb 2004

Building innovation TV race

The race is on to build two brand new houses from design to dinner party in an original new TV series, for Carlton TV and Discovery Home & Leisure. The week-long series will be broadcast on terrestrial television in ...

1 Feb 2004

Ward designs Big Yellow roofing solution

Ward Insulated Panels and MITIE Roofing have devised a complex over-roofing solution to provide a new lease of life for Big Yellow Self Storage at their London Bow location. This was due largely to the versatility of ...

30 Jan 2004

London Mayor supports green building

The Energy Saving Trust today welcomed the Mayor of London’s latest move to make London a greener place to live and work. Ken Livingstone’s installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on his home will enab...

30 Jan 2004

RiverStone flooring

RiverStone is a stunning innovation that brings together the ageless beauty of natural stone and the lasting performance of resilient flooring in a luxurious 18" x 18" limestone-enriched tile. The large form...

29 Jan 2004

Ground treatment - getting the best from difficult sites

BRE is holding a one-day seminar at its Watford site on 24 February 2004. 'Ground treatment - getting the best from difficult sites' will explain how best to use ground treatment techniques for building developme...

29 Jan 2004

Innovative timber and composite components

A European COST project is bringing together specialists from 18 countries to promote the use of innovative timber/composite elements and components. The project will investigate aspects of their: design, manufa...

27 Jan 2004

US$1 million sustainability prize from Alcan

To further support the contributions of the not-for-profit sector to sustainable development, Alcan, in association with the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF), has announced the creation of the US$1 million Alc...

27 Jan 2004

Environmental FSC certification for leading timber frame innovator

South-Wales based Benfield ATT have been awarded a prestigious national certification from the FSC allowing them to build truly sustainable buildings. The UK's fastest-growing method of construction, Timber Frame,...

26 Jan 2004

'Green Building Studio' for energy performance analysis

GeoPraxis, an architectural, engineering and construction software company, today announced the beta release of Green Building Studio, the industry's first web-service for energy analysis. Green Building Studio (G...

26 Jan 2004

Stainless steel welding workshop

The range of stainless steels available in the market place is vast and the choice for a particular application can often seem confusing. Because of the wide variety of grades, there is a perception that this is a "...

25 Jan 2004

Sustainability in housing increasing

The UK’s biggest housebuilders have indicated an increase in efforts towards sustainable development. The information comes from a survey by WWF’s One Million Sustainable Homes campaign with Insight Invest...

25 Jan 2004

Dial in temperature for taps

Bach Tub and Shower Faucets have a novel feature available on their Arietta, Allemande, Grazia and Morceau tub and shower taps. The collections feature a thermostatic temperature control valve that allows users to dial-i...

22 Jan 2004

Environmental design guides for data centers

New environmental guidelines for data centers from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers provide a common protocol for use by the entire spectrum of data center-related industries ...

22 Jan 2004

Wind turbines for Freedom Tower

The turbulence caused by surrounding buildings normally means wind turbines are not suitable for urban areas but New York’s Freedom Tower is set to change that. The tower, on the site of the World Trade Center, wil...

22 Jan 2004