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News - 29 Oct 2003

In a Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) initiative the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) and the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) have teamed to put together a project to...

Carbon neutral construction toolkit launched

News - 28 Oct 2003

The BioRegional Development Group has launched the Carbon Neutral Toolkit, a report that outlines the lessons learned in designing and building the Beddington Zero (fossil) Energy Development...

From Recycled Newsprint To High Value Thermal Insulation

News - 21 Oct 2003

Natural Building Technologies (NBT) has just introduced a new loose fill cellulose fibre insulation made from recycled newsprint. With a thermal conductivity rating of .040Wm/K, Warmcel100 improves...

Intelligent Lighting Control Kit

News - 19 Sep 2003

Polaron Controls has released an inexpensive pre-wire kit that allows the future installation of intelligent lighting control. The Lightlink Pre-wire Kit (LPK) can be installed at low cost by...

Lean Construction Workshop

News - 31 Jul 2003

Rethinking Construction and Magna Business Solutions are holding interactive one-day workshops for senior construction industry executives about “Lean Construction”. The principles of...

Hidden Ventilation

News - 24 Jun 2003

Hambleside Danelaw, has released a roofscape ventilation system that is not only efficient but is also flush fitting so not to detract from the aesthetic value of the rest of the building. The...

Insulation From Denim Jeans

News - 2 Jun 2003

People the world over would agree that their most comfortable and treasured item of clothing is an old pair of denim jeans. Now Americans can give that snug and comfortable feeling to their entire...

Construction Materials Recycling Facility for UK

News - 13 May 2003

Work is due to start in May on the development of a new £1.9 million construction, demolition and excavation waste recycling facility in Rotherham, UK, thanks to a £560,000 grant from WRAP...

Brickworks Attempt to Take Over Bristile

News - 15 Apr 2003

Austral Brick, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brickworks Ltd have submitted an offer to Bristile Ltd to acquire their shares and hence merge the two companies Austral’s offer is for AUD$3.15...

Environmentally Friendly Design for Ford Plant

News - 14 Apr 2003

Ford’s River Rouge manufacturing plant in Dearborn, Michigan, USA is undergoing a massive re-make. The first stage in this is the new truck plant which will be the world’s most...