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Bayer Ranked in Top 10 Building Energy Efficiency Enterprises Bayer Ranked in Top 10 Building Energy Efficiency Enterprises
Occupational Health and Safety Day for Construction Workers Occupational Health and Safety Day for Construction Workers
Korean based architectural firm Heerim Architects & Planners is set to dominate the skyline of Baku in Azerbaijan with a 521 foot high waterfront skyscraper that closely resembles the Death Star from Star Wars movie fame. Death Star Skyscraper to Rise Over Baku, Azerbaijan Skyline
Korean based architectural firm Heerim Architects & Planners is set to dominate the skyline of Baku in Azerbaijan with a 521 foot high waterfront skyscraper that closely resembles the Death Star from Star Wars movie fame.
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Leading Supplier of Open Web Steel Joists Finds New Owner Leading Supplier of Open Web Steel Joists Finds New Owner
Eco Towns Expected to be Developed Across England Eco Towns Expected to be Developed Across England
Levees and Bridges Among Topics to be Discussed at Materials for Infrastructure Symposium Levees and Bridges Among Topics to be Discussed at Materials for Infrastructure Symposium
Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) to Help Construction Industry Comply with Legislation Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) to Help Construction Industry Comply with Legislation
Floating World Wins Competition for Britain’s Largest Eco-Regeneration Scheme
Adam Khan Architects has won a RIBA design competition to work on the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Britain’s largest eco-regeneration scheme
Full Story		 Adam Khan Architects has won a RIBA design competition to work on the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Britain’s largest eco-regeneration scheme
Antisocial Behaviour May Grab Headlines, But Communities are Alive and Well Antisocial Behaviour May Grab Headlines, But Communities are Alive and Well
Water Storage Facility to be Powered by Solar Cells Water Storage Facility to be Powered by Solar Cells
All New UK Homes to Have Green Rating as Part of Code for Sustainable Homes All New UK Homes to Have Green Rating as Part of Code for Sustainable Homes
Independent tests find that insulated siding offers an average system R-value of 3.96 (more than three times the system R-value of other popular home claddings), a number which can translate into reduced energy consumption of up to 20%. Insulated siding is home siding that includes a rigid foam insulation, fused behind the exterior surface of the siding panel. Because the insulation is contoured to fill the gap between the siding and your home, insulated siding delivers maximum energy efficiency, along with durability, low maintenance and lasting beauty Insulated Siding Reduces Energy Use and Saves Money
Independent tests find that insulated siding offers an average system R-value of 3.96 (more than three times the system R-value of other popular home claddings), a number which can translate into reduced energy consumption of up to 20%. Insulated siding is home siding that includes a rigid foam insulation, fused behind the exterior surface of the siding panel. Because the insulation is contoured to fill the gap between the siding and your home, insulated siding delivers maximum energy efficiency, along with durability, low maintenance and lasting beauty
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Global Prefabricated Housing Market to Exceed 836 Thousand Units by 2010 Global Prefabricated Housing Market to Exceed 836 Thousand Units by 2010
ProGrade Gloves for the Protection of Construction Workers ProGrade Gloves for the Protection of Construction Workers
Gutter Topper Gutter Guards Withstand Tornado Winds In Michigan Gutter Topper Gutter Guards Withstand Tornado Winds In Michigan
World Nonresidential Prefabricated Building Systems Market to Reach US$45 Billion by 2010 World Nonresidential Prefabricated Building Systems Market to Reach US$45 Billion by 2010
Project Home Again to Build Homes for Hurricane Victims in Louisiana Project Home Again to Build Homes for Hurricane Victims in Louisiana
Yahoo Guru Koogle Luxury Home Beach Villa Development Hits the Market
Yahoo! Founding CEO Tim Koogle combines business with pleasure in his latest endeavor - luxury real estate in Mexico. The first seven Beach Villas at El Banco, Koogle’s premium 100-acre, low-density community near Punta de Mita, Mexico, are now for sale for over $6,200,000 each.
Full Story		 Yahoo! Founding CEO Tim Koogle combines business with pleasure in his latest endeavor - luxury real estate in Mexico. The first seven Beach Villas at El Banco, Koogle’s premium 100-acre, low-density community near Punta de Mita, Mexico, are now for sale for over $6,200,000 each.
Adchem Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high performance film and foam bonding adhesive tapes, introduces the new AAMA approved HF series of hybrid glazing tape for the window and door market. New High Performance Hybrid Glazing Tape
Adchem Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high performance film and foam bonding adhesive tapes, introduces the new AAMA approved HF series of hybrid glazing tape for the window and door market.
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Catellus' Mueller Airport Project in Texas Named One of the Nation's Best Eco-Friendly Neighborhoods Catellus' Mueller Airport Project in Texas Named One of the Nation's Best Eco-Friendly Neighborhoods
NYSERDA Honors Home Energy Professionals for Energy Saving Activities NYSERDA Honors Home Energy Professionals for Energy Saving Activities
Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods. A National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods. A National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society
BRE Global and the UK Green Building Council to Further Develop and Promote BREEAM BRE Global and the UK Green Building Council to Further Develop and Promote BREEAM
Steelcase, Global Leader in Sustainable and Eco-friendly Furniture Design Joins with River Cottage Canteen Steelcase, Global Leader in Sustainable and Eco-friendly Furniture Design Joins with River Cottage Canteen
Housing Corporation and Leading Architects Set to Meet Housing Corporation and Leading Architects Set to Meet
Solar Panels Revealed for London City Hall Solar Panels Revealed for London City Hall
Gleeds Highlight “Profit through Sustainability” at Ecobuild 08 Gleeds Highlight “Profit through Sustainability” at Ecobuild 08
Innovative Housebuilder of The Year Awarded to George Wimpey for Milton Keynes Development
George Wimpey South Midlands has been named Innovative Housebuilder of the Year thanks to the exceptional materials and products used in its Oxley Woods new homes in Milton Keynes.
Full Story		 George Wimpey South Midlands has been named Innovative Housebuilder of the Year thanks to the exceptional materials and products used in its Oxley Woods new homes in Milton Keynes.
Go Ahead Given for Northern Gateway Container Terminal Go Ahead Given for Northern Gateway Container Terminal
World's First 'Positive Energy' Mixed Use Building World's First 'Positive Energy' Mixed Use Building
Green Roads Program to Develop Criteria for What Makes a Roadway Green Green Roads Program to Develop Criteria for What Makes a Roadway Green
Cutting Deaths in Construction With Contractors Urged to Protect Refurbishment Workers from Death and Injury Cutting Deaths in Construction With Contractors Urged to Protect Refurbishment Workers from Death and Injury
FloorMall introduces Green Flooring Campaign of 2008 FloorMall introduces Green Flooring Campaign of 2008
Bom Sucesso Design Resort turns property into an artform. This homage to modern living has been created on a 270 acre site near the medieval town of Obidos, on Portugal's Silver Coast, less than an hour from Lisbon. Their collaboration is the largest modern architecture project ever undertaken in Europe. And what's more, these modern homes of the future are for sale - right now. Properties in Largest Modern Residential Architecture Project Ever Undertaken in Europe Now on the Market
Bom Sucesso Design Resort turns property into an artform. This homage to modern living has been created on a 270 acre site near the medieval town of Obidos, on Portugal's Silver Coast, less than an hour from Lisbon. Their collaboration is the largest modern architecture project ever undertaken in Europe. And what's more, these modern homes of the future are for sale - right now.
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Lightweight Lithium-Ion Cordless 18V Hammer Drill Joins Metabo Range
Metabo now offers an 18 V lithium-ion hammer drill, the SBZ18, that weighs only 4.4 lbs and provides up to 40% greater performance than cordless tools with traditional rechargeable batteries.
Full Story		 Metabo now offers an 18 V lithium-ion hammer drill, the SBZ18, that weighs only 4.4 lbs and provides up to 40% greater performance than cordless tools with traditional rechargeable batteries.
WRAP Publish a New Guide to Recycled Content in Construction Products WRAP Publish a New Guide to Recycled Content in Construction Products
Most Affordable Housing Market in the US is Indianapolis Most Affordable Housing Market in the US is Indianapolis
Hip-Tite Ridge Cap Starter Tile Fixture Wins Weekly Round of New Inventors Hip-Tite Ridge Cap Starter Tile Fixture Wins Weekly Round of New Inventors
Roof Fall Seriously Injures Workers Roof Fall Seriously Injures Workers
St. Louis-based Creve Coeur Paving debunks myths pertaining to maintenance of asphalt pavements. Are you wasting money, or possibly even shortening the lifespan of your blacktop? To help shed light on the subject, Richard Dinkela II will outline the key points of when, how, why, and who you should plan on maintaining your pavement. Blacktop Asphalt Coating Annual Sealing Causing More Harm Than Good
St. Louis-based Creve Coeur Paving debunks myths pertaining to maintenance of asphalt pavements. Are you wasting money, or possibly even shortening the lifespan of your blacktop? To help shed light on the subject, Richard Dinkela II will outline the key points of when, how, why, and who you should plan on maintaining your pavement.
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Premium, Eco-Friendly Doors with 82 Percent Recycled Content Premium, Eco-Friendly Doors with 82 Percent Recycled Content
Garage Floor Customisation With Decorative Coatings
Garage floors are often not the first area you think of when you're ready to remodel your home, but a growing number of homeowners and designers are focusing their attention on these often forgotten spaces. Known for their utilitarian purposes for parking cars and storing household items and tools, customizing residential garages is a growing trend that seems to have started in the southwest, where mild weather encouraged people to spend time in their garages.
Full Story		 Garage floors are often not the first area you think of when you're ready to remodel your home, but a growing number of homeowners and designers are focusing their attention on these often forgotten spaces. Known for their utilitarian purposes for parking cars and storing household items and tools, customizing residential garages is a growing trend that seems to have started in the southwest, where mild weather encouraged people to spend time in their garages.
Copper Theft From Buildings and Equipment Being Fought With Nanotechnology Copper Theft From Buildings and Equipment Being Fought With Nanotechnology
Indoor Swimming Pool Conditions to be Improved by Purdue Labs Indoor Swimming Pool Conditions to be Improved by Purdue Labs
Sustainable House Boasts Eco-Friendly Softening and Filtration Technology that Saves Salt, Soap, Water and Electricity Sustainable House Boasts Eco-Friendly Softening and Filtration Technology that Saves Salt, Soap, Water and Electricity
Spring Cleaning Home Improvement Contest from Future Steel Buildings Spring Cleaning Home Improvement Contest from Future Steel Buildings
Lock Jaw Security introduces the key to protecting against intruder and home invasions and more. Just in time to combat the constant rise of home invasions and the lock bumping crime epidemic, Lock Jaw offers a fool-proof solution. Lock Jaw prevents deadbolts from being compromised. Lock Jaw Security Offers an Effective and Affordable Solution for Lock Bumping and Home Invasions
Lock Jaw Security introduces the key to protecting against intruder and home invasions and more. Just in time to combat the constant rise of home invasions and the lock bumping crime epidemic, Lock Jaw offers a fool-proof solution. Lock Jaw prevents deadbolts from being compromised.
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Light Weight, Environmentally Friendly, Building Panel Systems Sets New Standard for Resisting High Wind Storms Light Weight, Environmentally Friendly, Building Panel Systems Sets New Standard for Resisting High Wind Storms
Warranty Extended for Leading Paperless Gypsum Products Warranty Extended for Leading Paperless Gypsum Products
Bio-Door Technology to Combat Global Mold Problems Bio-Door Technology to Combat Global Mold Problems
Largest Mall in Mumbai, India to Benefit from Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit Largest Mall in Mumbai, India to Benefit from Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit
New Pier Technology Resistant to Clay’s Differential Problems
DynaPier is a system that stabilizes a home’s foundation no matter the weather or the soil a home sits on
Full Story		 DynaPier is a system that stabilizes a home’s foundation no matter the weather or the soil a home sits on
Little attention, if any, is paid to what goes underneath the roof's top layer. Call it High Tech Synthetic Roof Underlayments Protect Against Mold and Water Damage, Reduce Energy Use While Extending Roof Life
Little attention, if any, is paid to what goes underneath the roof's top layer. Call it "underwear" for your roof, but underlayments are the heroes of your home. For years, roofers always used asphalt-saturated felt underlayment. Now, thanks to modern science, high-tech, highly breathable synthetics similar to those we use next to our skin to keep us dry and comfortable are available for your roof's under layer.
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Best New Skyscraper of the Year Award Goes to Het Strijkijzer
The winner of the eighth annual Emporis Award for the Best New Skyscraper of the Year is a 43-story residential building called "Het Strijkijzer" in The Hague, Netherlands. It was chosen from a worldwide pool of 634 eligible high-rise buildings.
Full Story		 The winner of the eighth annual Emporis Award for the Best New Skyscraper of the Year is a 43-story residential building called
Trees To Play Key Role in Battling Climate Change in Urban Areas of England Trees To Play Key Role in Battling Climate Change in Urban Areas of England
Sustainability and Social Responsibility Part of Cement Company Objectives Sustainability and Social Responsibility Part of Cement Company Objectives
Boost to Sustainable Cool Roofing Systems Boost to Sustainable Cool Roofing Systems
Sea Cliff Erosion, Hemp Construction Materials and More to be Presented at UCSD Engineering Conference Sea Cliff Erosion, Hemp Construction Materials and More to be Presented at UCSD Engineering Conference
Take the HSE Asbestos Quiz, Would You Know Where to Look for Absbestos in a Building Take the HSE Asbestos Quiz, Would You Know Where to Look for Absbestos in a Building
Retirement Communities to be The Next Revolution for Baby Boomers Retirement Communities to be The Next Revolution for Baby Boomers
Anti-vibration tools are sure to be the show-stoppers at Craftsman's 2008 International Builders Show booth. Antivibration Tools Previewed at International Builders Show
Anti-vibration tools are sure to be the show-stoppers at Craftsman's 2008 International Builders Show booth.
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Green Building Seminar to be Held by Local Construction Firm Green Building Seminar to be Held by Local Construction Firm
Handheld PalmScope Video Capture Device for Integrated Inspection, Image Capture and Data Archiving Solution for Underfloor Buildings Inspection Handheld PalmScope Video Capture Device for Integrated Inspection, Image Capture and Data Archiving Solution for Underfloor Buildings Inspection
The National Association of Home Builders has Launched the NAHB National Green Building Program, an Education, Verification and Certification Program The National Association of Home Builders has Launched the NAHB National Green Building Program, an Education, Verification and Certification Program
Energy Star Qualified Buildings Giving Consumers Green Choices Energy Star Qualified Buildings Giving Consumers Green Choices
Highest Residential Building in the UK to use Community Heating Scheme That Includes a Combined Heat and Power System Highest Residential Building in the UK to use Community Heating Scheme That Includes a Combined Heat and Power System
Guidelines Released to Protect the Environment from Construction Site Pollution Guidelines Released to Protect the Environment from Construction Site Pollution
Castle Cement Delivers Tips for Using Concrete During Winter Castle Cement Delivers Tips for Using Concrete During Winter
Office Development to Use Presence Based Lighting Control System
Simmtronic has installed an advanced lighting control system at the new corporate office development at 150 Cheapside, overlooking St Pauls Cathedral in London.
Full Story		 Simmtronic has installed an advanced lighting control system at the new corporate office development at 150 Cheapside, overlooking St Pauls Cathedral in London.
Pyrotenax Mineral Insulated Cables Used For Fire Rated Applications Landmark Office Development Overlooking St Pauls Cathedral Pyrotenax Mineral Insulated Cables Used For Fire Rated Applications Landmark Office Development Overlooking St Pauls Cathedral
Call Made for Research into Health, Safety and Environmental Impact of Indoor Building Materials Call Made for Research into Health, Safety and Environmental Impact of Indoor Building Materials
Owens Corning Masonry Products Introduces ProStone Manufactured Stone Veneer Owens Corning Masonry Products Introduces ProStone Manufactured Stone Veneer
Georgia-Pacific Building Products Showcases Industry Leading Building Materials and Innovative Solutions at the 2008 International Builders' Show Georgia-Pacific Building Products Showcases Industry Leading Building Materials and Innovative Solutions at the 2008 International Builders' Show
Green Builders' Homes Built to NAHB Green Building Standards Green Builders' Homes Built to NAHB Green Building Standards
Environmental Concerns and Healthy Eating Set to Dominate Home Remodeling Key Trends in 2008 Environmental Concerns and Healthy Eating Set to Dominate Home Remodeling Key Trends in 2008
Hampton Lake, Fraser Construction Honored by National Association of Homebuilders with 'Best in American Living Award' Hampton Lake, Fraser Construction Honored by National Association of Homebuilders with 'Best in American Living Award'
DuPont Corian launches the translucent Illumination Series. The Illumination Series, includes four new colors - Mint Ice, Strawberry Ice, Lime Ice and Glacier Ice. New Range of Corian from Dupont Launched Allowing Builders to Create Stunning, Imaginative, Sensorial Environments
DuPont Corian launches the translucent Illumination Series. The Illumination Series, includes four new colors - Mint Ice, Strawberry Ice, Lime Ice and Glacier Ice.
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Space Shuttle Bed Brings Outer Space to Your Child's Bedroom
The shuttle is an incredible bunk bed, bed / loft or indoor playhouse. Consider your child's imagination after entering the cockpit through the side door or climbing up to the cargo bay on the attached ladder, for a day of adventure.
Full Story		 The shuttle is an incredible bunk bed, bed / loft or indoor playhouse. Consider your child's imagination after entering the cockpit through the side door or climbing up to the cargo bay on the attached ladder, for a day of adventure.
Worker Death Prompts Call for Increased Trainee Supervision by Construction Companies Worker Death Prompts Call for Increased Trainee Supervision by Construction Companies
Home Improvement Trends Switch to Value Adding and Monthly Savings Home Improvement Trends Switch to Value Adding and Monthly Savings
Refurbishment Sites Targeted by HSE in Bid to Stop Refurbishment Deaths Refurbishment Sites Targeted by HSE in Bid to Stop Refurbishment Deaths
Buildings Air Conditioned Using Nothing but Wind and Sun Combined with Great Design Buildings Air Conditioned Using Nothing but Wind and Sun Combined with Great Design
Breakthrough in Solar Cell Efficiency Breakthrough in Solar Cell Efficiency
AquaBlok Bentonite coated aggregate material maintains low permeability while providing ease of installation for vertical well casings and structural support as a pipe bedding for gas piping New Product for Repair and Sealing of Penetrations to a Certified Landfill Cap
AquaBlok Bentonite coated aggregate material maintains low permeability while providing ease of installation for vertical well casings and structural support as a pipe bedding for gas piping
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Energy Efficient Greener Heat Doormats Melt Snow and Ice for Safer Footing
Martinson-Nicholls' new Greener Heat™ doormats melt snow and ice at your door, on porches, decks, and around hot tubs. Measuring 36 x 39 inches, the heated doormat produces a 40 to 50 degree Fahrenheit rise in surface temperature over the ambient temperature, melting snow and ice 24/7.
Full Story		 Martinson-Nicholls' new Greener Heat™ doormats melt snow and ice at your door, on porches, decks, and around hot tubs. Measuring 36 x 39 inches, the heated doormat produces a 40 to 50 degree Fahrenheit rise in surface temperature over the ambient temperature, melting snow and ice 24/7.
Tornado Protection Depends on Building Fasteners With Better Connected Homes Surviving Windstorms Tornado Protection Depends on Building Fasteners With Better Connected Homes Surviving Windstorms
Delivering Real Improvements to People's Lives with New Deal for Communities Delivering Real Improvements to People's Lives with New Deal for Communities
His highness sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum the ruler of Dubai Ordered Building Dubai palms to support the tourism industry increasing Dubai beaches by over 500 km doubling-up Dubai shoreline. Dubai Palm With be Launched in Nov 2008 Along With Largest Beach Hotel Resort in Dubai The Atlantis
His highness sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum the ruler of Dubai Ordered Building Dubai palms to support the tourism industry increasing Dubai beaches by over 500 km doubling-up Dubai shoreline.
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Green System for Home and Business Connects Thermostat, Water, and Security Systems with Simple, Web-Based Control Service Green System for Home and Business Connects Thermostat, Water, and Security Systems with Simple, Web-Based Control Service
Construction Begins on Carbon Neutral and Zero Waste City of the Future Construction Begins on Carbon Neutral and Zero Waste City of the Future
Glass Fiber Reinforced Windows offer Improved Thermal Performance
Glass fiber reinforced window frames like those from Aluplast offer improved thermal insulation compared to similar metal frames.
Full Story		 Glass fiber reinforced window frames like those from Aluplast offer improved thermal insulation compared to similar metal frames.
Call for Abstracts on 2nd Asia-Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring Call for Abstracts on 2nd Asia-Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring
Home Builder Options in a Soft Market Home Builder Options in a Soft Market
Seminar to Address Roofing Contractor Safety Seminar to Address Roofing Contractor Safety
Housing Statistics Released for England 2007 Housing Statistics Released for England 2007
New Partnership to Speed Up Delivery of London Homes New Partnership to Speed Up Delivery of London Homes
Safety Standards in the Door Industry to be Raised with new Guide Book Safety Standards in the Door Industry to be Raised with new Guide Book
Remote Controlled Shutters can be Operated from any Room in the House Remote Controlled Shutters can be Operated from any Room in the House
Sprayable, High-Adhesion Primer and Mid-Coat on World's Longest Transoceanic Bridge Sprayable, High-Adhesion Primer and Mid-Coat on World's Longest Transoceanic Bridge
Environmentally Friendly Water Saving Aerator Added to Cottage Style Bathroom Fittings Environmentally Friendly Water Saving Aerator Added to Cottage Style Bathroom Fittings
Quieter Kitchen Faucet Operation and Improved Functionality for Homeowners Quieter Kitchen Faucet Operation and Improved Functionality for Homeowners
NAHB Pillars of Building Industry Finalists NAHB Pillars of Building Industry Finalists
Leading timber products manufacturer, Norbord, is supplying its Sterling OSB3 moisture-resistant sheathing board for use in a pioneering project to develop a sustainable low-cost rural housing concept in Scotland. Norbord Sponsors Low Energy Crofting for the 21st Century
Leading timber products manufacturer, Norbord, is supplying its Sterling OSB3 moisture-resistant sheathing board for use in a pioneering project to develop a sustainable low-cost rural housing concept in Scotland.
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Environmental Film Company Sets Planet Saving Example with Solar Energy Environmental Film Company Sets Planet Saving Example with Solar Energy
Outdoor Fireplaces Set to Put the Spark in Valentines Day Romance
According to award-winning garden artisan, Scott Cohen, the outdoor fireplaces are a booming trend in outdoor living. "More homeowners today recognize how much the addition of an outdoor fireplace can enhance their quality of life," says Cohen, supervising designer for The Green Scene, a California-based outdoor design and construction firm.
Full Story		 According to award-winning garden artisan, Scott Cohen, the outdoor fireplaces are a booming trend in outdoor living.
Construction Occupational Health Risk Management Construction Occupational Health Risk Management
BuildClean aims to advance interest in such studies by supporting laboratory and in-home research and promoting cross-disciplinary collaborations that may eventually generate new standards for building product health and safety. Healthy and Safe Building Materials to be Promoted by BuildClean
BuildClean aims to advance interest in such studies by supporting laboratory and in-home research and promoting cross-disciplinary collaborations that may eventually generate new standards for building product health and safety.
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Hong Kong Defies Global Building Trend With Sales up by 8.9% Hong Kong Defies Global Building Trend With Sales up by 8.9%
Owens-Illinois Headquarters Awarded LEED Certification Owens-Illinois Headquarters Awarded LEED Certification
HVAC Air Purification Company Introduces Nanotechnology Air Duct UV Purifiers HVAC Air Purification Company Introduces Nanotechnology Air Duct UV Purifiers
First Totally Eco-Friendly Engineered Wood Floor Launched
Until now, engineered flooring (wood veneer over plywood platform) has inherently been a non-eco friendly product thanks to uncertified veneers, glue and finish toxicity, and off shore manufacturing.
Full Story		 Until now, engineered flooring (wood veneer over plywood platform) has inherently been a non-eco friendly product thanks to uncertified veneers, glue and finish toxicity, and off shore manufacturing.
The Colorado Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) and Denver-based building materials manufacturer Johns Manville today announced they have teamed up to insulate GEO’s new office space as part of Colorado Governor Ritter’s “Greening Government” plan, which seeks a 20-percent reduction in state government energy use by June 30, 2012. Governor’s Energy Office Targets 20-Percent Cut in Colorado State Government Energy Use by 2012
The Colorado Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) and Denver-based building materials manufacturer Johns Manville today announced they have teamed up to insulate GEO’s new office space as part of Colorado Governor Ritter’s “Greening Government” plan, which seeks a 20-percent reduction in state government energy use by June 30, 2012.
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Synthetic Turf Goes 100 Percent Recyclable with New Golf Greens and Lawn Systems Synthetic Turf Goes 100 Percent Recyclable with New Golf Greens and Lawn Systems
Town Center Set to Become Greenest in Florida Town Center Set to Become Greenest in Florida
Charity Group Will Spray Paint Your Message on the Israeli West Bank Barrier Wall Charity Group Will Spray Paint Your Message on the Israeli West Bank Barrier Wall
Matching Householders and Tradespeople for Construction and Home Improvement Jobs Matching Householders and Tradespeople for Construction and Home Improvement Jobs
Energy Efficient and Carbon Neutral by 2010 for College of Architecture and Design Energy Efficient and Carbon Neutral by 2010 for College of Architecture and Design
Zero Electricity Bill for Buyers of New Eco Friendly Development Zero Electricity Bill for Buyers of New Eco Friendly Development
LED Lighting Market Experiences Large Growth with LEDs Expected to be Common in Offices, Parking Garages and Residential Outdoor Applications by End 2008 LED Lighting Market Experiences Large Growth with LEDs Expected to be Common in Offices, Parking Garages and Residential Outdoor Applications by End 2008


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