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stop mold growth: Bay Area gives insulation's recommandations to stop mold growth

(12/01/2012)

Bay Area's home insulation specialist, All Seasons Insulation Company recommends halting any potential for mold growth. During the winter, cold air from the outside and heated air on the inside creates the perfect condition for condensation to develop on walls, which in turn creates mold. “Guarding against mold is not only necessary for aesthetics. More importantly, there are numerous health issues associated with mold that can be avoided by ensuring that the mold does not develop in the fi... [more]

southbound A3 road toPortsmouth: Trafalgar Gate Project Portsmouth completed by Ringway

(05/01/2012)

Ringway, completed a £3.5m project on the southbound A3 road toPortsmouth, at Trafalgar Gate. The project was part of an £8m scheme by Portsmouth City Council which started in April 2010 and was completed March 2011. The Trafalgar Gate project was designed to create a new route to the nearby naval base, providing a more direct transport link and boosting business at the dockyard. The works would also improve access and reduce traffic congestion. The 140 metre road was built between Flathouse ... [more]

Self adhesive film to replace paint: Protection, wide choice of colours, functional and aesthetic benefits of the new self-adhesive film introduced by Avery Dennison

(16/12/2011)

Avery Dennison launches a new self-adhesive film specially designed for building refurbishment and other architectural applications. The needs of the growing paint replacement market in property maintenance and decoration are the driver for the introduction of new Avery Façade Film by Avery Dennison Graphics and Reflective Solutions. The functional and aesthetic benefits of durable self-adhesive films for both surface protection and decorative effects are making them a practical alternativ... [more]

Supernova: Supertech Launches 'Supernova' at Sector 94, Noida

(05/12/2011)

After the successful launch of North India's tallest residential development, North Eye, Supertech Limited has announced the launch of yet another one of its kind, grandeur project, 'Supernova', which is North India's biggest mixed-use development spread across 5 million sq. ft. of area. The project has five towers amongst which 'Spira' - The Iconic Tower is India's tallest mixed-use development having 80 floors which stand at 300 meters. Supernova being a mixed use development project has r... [more]

StoSilent Top: SAINSBURY LABORATORY chooses seamless acoustic ceiling

(21/11/2011)

Stanton Williams Architects specified Sto Ltd’s seamless acoustic ceilings in the ‘street’ circulation area at the Sainsbury Laboratory research centre. The 11,000 sq.m Sainsbury Laboratory is situated in the University of Cambridge’s Botanic Garden. StoSilent Top was chosen to minimise noise levels. It helped to create the ideal environment for research and scientific advances. StoSilent Top achieves an average acoustic performance of 0.56 NRC – 0.60 αW (250-2000 Hz). Stanton William... [more]

Sigma II Build System: Stewart Milne Construction Delivers Landmark Social Housing in Aberdeen

(17/11/2011)

Stewart Milne Construction has completed work on Aberdeen’s first council housing project in over 30 years. As the first phase of Aberdeen City Council’s new-build social housing programme, the project saw the construction of 85 new homes at three locations across the city. The mission was to create high quality, sustainable and energy efficient 21st century housing which incorporates a degree of flexibility to meet the future needs of tenants. A mixture of two and three-bedroom family prope... [more]