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| Wienerberger and Habitat create homes for families in need  Austrian-based Wienerberger, the world's largest producer of bricks, has decided to support Habitat for Humanity on residential construction projects in Romania and Bulgaria within the framework of a three-year cooperation agreement.With Wienerberger's support, Habitat for Humanity will build a total of 140 homes in Romania and 15 in Bulgaria over the next three years. This leading global brick producer will not only supply the necessary technical know-how and a financial contribution, but also provide its premium brand Porotherm clay blocks for construction. The three-year cooperation program will be launched with the "Big Build 2012" event in Craiova, Romania. Together with the involved families, volunteers from all over the world will build five brick homes in five days. It is the first time that brick is used as the building material for the "Big Build" initiative. Habitat for Humanity International is a global nonprofit Christian housing organization that brings together people of all races, nationalities and religions to build homes, communities and hope. write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Construction News :: home page |