National contest BUILDING OF THE YAR 2008
On 15th December 2008 at The National Theatre Ivan Vazov, Sofia the official award ceremony of the winners in the 7-th Building of the year edition was held .
“Building of the year” contest was established in 2002 by “Stroitelstvo Gradat” weekly under the patronage of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works with the support of architecture and engineering industry organizations. The main objective of the contest is to acknowledge the achievements of the Bulgarian architects, developers and investors.
6 January 2009
6 January 2009
AGC Flat Glass Europe presentation
On May 21 one of our strategic partners AGC Flat Glass Europe presented the latest trends in interior glass usage.
The presentation was made by Ivan Zaikov – marketing manager for Eastern Europe in AGC and Thomas Reeze – interior glass sales manager in AGC. The most interesting product presented was the antibacterial glass.
11 June 2008
11 June 2008
International Stone Exhibitions in 2008
The annual calendar with international stone exhibitions and fairs in 2008 were already published.
At this fairs, manufacturers and traders of stones present their range of products, manufacturers of machinery for stone industry present the latest technology for extraction, production and processing of stone.
Representatives of the SKV Trade Ltd.
Lili Konakchieva, SKV Trade (picters from WWW)
30 January 2008
30 January 2008
AGC Flat Glass Europe launches world’s first antibacterial glass
New AGC invention can help in fighting hospital-caught infectionsThe new SKV Trade partner company – AGC Flat Glass Europe, formerly Glaverbel, today presented its new Antibacterial GlassTM. A world première, AntiBacterial GlassTM kills 99. 9% of bacteria and stops the spread of fungi, which, with the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, represents a milestone in the fight against hospital-caught infections.
http://www.agc-flatglass.eu
12 October 2007
12 October 2007
Countertops – more often made from stone and glass
Increasingly often countertops in bathrooms and kitchens are made from stone - natural stone or technical stone or glass. The trend began even before three years ago, but in 2007 almost all design solutions for luxury bathroom and kitchen furniture will see the glass or stone.
Technical stone is preferred because of its functionality, durability and easy maintenance.
12 October 2007
12 October 2007
Laser - Best stone surface cleaning method
SMART CLEAN is an innovative laser system that has been designed to optimize laser-cleaning procedures, especially for the treatment of altered stone surfaces.
The project, originated by the co-operation of researchers and enterprises involved in optoelectronics system development, was aimed at improving the intrinsic features of the laser source, as well as some practical aspects, in order to facilitate laser application in the restoration yard. Emission characteristics were suitably tailored to obtain effective removal of alteration layers, and to minimize possible side effects.
10 October 2007
10 October 2007
Glass Tiles
One of the many uses of glass in construction and finishing work is its use as cladding material for wall, floors and even facades. This is in the form of glass tiles, which were known in ancient times, but then are forgotten nowadays. In this article, we'll give you more information about recently introduced in the market glazed tiles, with their features, characteristics, usage and technology of cladding.
magazine Builders, ãîäèíà IV, copy 3, 17 april 2007
9 October 2007
9 October 2007
Ceramic Tiles – in mimicry
Octomber 5, 2007 Ceramic tiles are in mimicry. World fairs have shown that currently fashion is imitations of other materials - wood, metal, silver, gold, natural stone, and leather. Embellished with Crystals from Swarovski, pearls and semi-precious stones are this year hit for luxurious interiors as well as Mosaics by the glass pieces.
5 October 2007
5 October 2007












