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Kalzip Aluminium Used to Create Building for Influenza Resource Centre (IRC) and UK Stem Cell Bank

Straight and smooth curved Kalzip aluminium standing seam and galvanised liner sheets have been used to create the tightly sealed, insulated and weatherproofed building envelope of the Influenza Resource Centre (IRC) & UK Stem Cell Bank in South Mimms. The Kalzip is over-clad in white chestnut timber to satisfy local planning requirements for this environmentally sensitive rural location.

17 Jan 2010

Concrete Construction Magazine Announces Winner of Decorative Concrete Project of the Year

CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION magazine has selected Colours’ (Placerville, Calif.) Flor De Vida project as its fourth annual Decorative Concrete Project of the Year. Produced on a 650-square-foot slab for a studio/gallery fl...

17 Jan 2010

Eye Level Corporation to Unveil New Expandable Beam System NAHB International Builders' Show

Eye Level Corporation, will unveil its new Expandable Beam System at the 2010 NAHB International Builders’ Show, January 19 – 22, 2010, in the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall. Industry professionals can experience first-hand the new maintenance-free system, which is the latest addition to an exquisitely hand-crafted cast stone collection of matching outdoor room products including pergolas, arbors, cast stone columns, mailbox posts, hose reels, umbrella stands and more.

17 Jan 2010

Steel Windows and Doors USA to Show New Products at International Builder's Show

Steel Windows and Doors USA will be displaying two new product lines at the International Builder's Show In Las Vegas on January, 19-22, 2010. Bill Polinsky and Domenick Siano will be in booth C3385 to show you their...

17 Jan 2010

Artisan Precast to Complete Florida Barrier Wall Next Month

In its largest east-coast project to date Artisan Precast, one of the nation’s leaders in providing precast concrete barrier solutions, will complete the construction of a wall bordering the Green River Parkway in Stuart, Florida this February.

17 Jan 2010

BASF to Promote Disaster-Safe Home Construction

BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, today announced that it has become an official partner of the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Inc. - FLASH®, one of the most respected disaster preparedness organizat...

17 Jan 2010

High Strength Concrete with Excellent Insulation Properties

Concrete is a modern building material, which is used on nearly every construction site worldwide and which has obtained high acceptance among planners and users, thanks to its varied field of application. Due to its hig...

17 Jan 2010

Seoul Subway Uses Sound Absorbing Flame-Retardant Insulation from BASF

BASF’s specialty foam Basotect® is used in the Metro Line 9 stations in Seoul, Korea, to provide a quieter and more comfortable experience for commuters. The sound-absorbing and flame-retardant Basotect was installed behind perforated steel walls in 25 subway stations of line 9. The foam was also chosen by the operators for its ease of maintenance.

16 Jan 2010

New Polypropylene Grade Suited to Stormwater Systems

LyondellBasell Industries has launched a new polypropylene (PP) resin that meets customer requirements for innovative stormwater management systems. Hostalen PP N2122 is a new, natural PP copolymer used in injection-molded rainwater regulating devices for channel drainage and total sewer systems.

16 Jan 2010