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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

Tile Talk

Brought to Portugal in the 1400s from Morocco and Algeria, the ceramic tiles are not only beautiful to look at, but also serve as a functional need in reflecting sunlight, trapping cold air, and keeping houses cool during the hot Portuguese summers. The azulejos stem from a time when the Moors controlled the Iberian Peninsula.

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New Report Analyzes Key Trends and Opportunities in Algerian Construction Industry

The A to Z of Building

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction in Algeria - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018" report to their offering. The Algerian construction industry.'

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ABB to Construct 400kV Substation for Bellara Steel Complex in Algeria

The A to Z of Building

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth around $30 million for the construction of a new 400-kilovolt (kV) substation to power a new steel complex in.

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