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In the redevelopment of Epping Forest College Campus by construction company Morgan Ashurst, Raychem HWAT self-regulating heat-tracing systems have been installed for hot water temperature maintenance. This enables all hot water services to be supplied through a single pipe system Raychem HWAT Hot Water System Installed at Epping Forest College Compus
In the redevelopment of Epping Forest College Campus by construction company Morgan Ashurst, Raychem HWAT self-regulating heat-tracing systems have been installed for hot water temperature maintenance. This enables all hot water services to be supplied through a single pipe system
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Accurate Thermal Measurement of Buildings Accurate Thermal Measurement of Buildings
Study Results Show the Difference Between Various Types of Green Roofs Study Results Show the Difference Between Various Types of Green Roofs
Sustainability in Architecture Promoted at University of Texas Sustainability in Architecture Promoted at University of Texas
Obesity Link to New Housing Developments Obesity Link to New Housing Developments
Rikentechnos Secures Half of Japanese Market for Laminate Sheet for Bathrooms, Train Interiors, Furniture, Outdoor Films, Floor Coverings and Other Applications
RIKENTECHNOS, the world’s first manufacturer and largest supplier of copolyester calendered sheet, has secured a 50 percent share of Japan’s decorative laminate film market with Eastman Chemical Company’s Cadence resins for calendered films
Full Story		 RIKENTECHNOS, the world’s first manufacturer and largest supplier of copolyester calendered sheet, has secured a 50 percent share of Japan’s decorative laminate film market with Eastman Chemical Company’s Cadence resins for calendered films
Practical LED Lighting Solutions From Marktech LED Lighting Products Practical LED Lighting Solutions From Marktech LED Lighting Products
Indian Sandstone is becoming increasingly popular. It is less expensive than natural British stones and within 10 years it is expected to account for a quarter of the UK domestic market for decorative paving. However with its growing popularity there is also growing concern over its origins Indian Sandstone Set to Take Major Slice of UK Paving Market, But Is It All Above Board
Indian Sandstone is becoming increasingly popular. It is less expensive than natural British stones and within 10 years it is expected to account for a quarter of the UK domestic market for decorative paving. However with its growing popularity there is also growing concern over its origins
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KB Home Releases Report Showing Move Towards Sustainability KB Home Releases Report Showing Move Towards Sustainability
Advanced Construction Techniques are Helping Builders Save Time and Money While Cutting Back Waste and Improving Quality Advanced Construction Techniques are Helping Builders Save Time and Money While Cutting Back Waste and Improving Quality
New Decorative and Privacy Films for Windows Without Adhesives
A new Decorative and Privacy Window Film Catalog for residential and commercial uses has been released that includes new designs and sizes by Wallpaper For Windows
Full Story		 A new Decorative and Privacy Window Film Catalog for residential and commercial uses has been released that includes new designs and sizes by Wallpaper For Windows
Safe and Explosion Proof Lights Offered by Magnalight Safe and Explosion Proof Lights Offered by Magnalight
High Performance, Non Toxic 'Mythic Paint' Launched High Performance, Non Toxic 'Mythic Paint' Launched
Winners Announced in the 2008 Structural Steel Design Awards Winners Announced in the 2008 Structural Steel Design Awards
Property Developer Creates Group to Push Sustainability and Environmentally Aware Construction Property Developer Creates Group to Push Sustainability and Environmentally Aware Construction
Hydro Flexible High Pressure Aluminium Air Conditioning Tube Solution Exceeds German Test Specifications Hydro Flexible High Pressure Aluminium Air Conditioning Tube Solution Exceeds German Test Specifications
Raychem HWAT temperature maintenance systems have been installed on single pipe hot water systems at four new PFI schools and colleges currently being built in Bristol by Skanska in partnership with Bristol City Council and Partnerships for Schools Schools Get Raychem HWAT Temperature Maintenance Systems
Raychem HWAT temperature maintenance systems have been installed on single pipe hot water systems at four new PFI schools and colleges currently being built in Bristol by Skanska in partnership with Bristol City Council and Partnerships for Schools
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Tyco Thermal Controls to Exhibit at Interbuild 2008
Tyco Thermal Controls will be exhibiting its extensive range of Raychem energy-efficient heating solutions for commercial and residential construction projects at Interbuild 2008
Full Story		 Tyco Thermal Controls will be exhibiting its extensive range of Raychem energy-efficient heating solutions for commercial and residential construction projects at Interbuild 2008
Corus Steel and Concrete Mixture Offers Superior Blast Resistance Corus Steel and Concrete Mixture Offers Superior Blast Resistance
Super Cheap Solar Electricity Just Around the Corner Super Cheap Solar Electricity Just Around the Corner
Off Grid Housing Development Near World Class Surfing Spot Off Grid Housing Development Near World Class Surfing Spot
New Technology for Water Desalination Plants New Technology for Water Desalination Plants
Luxury Hotel Opts for Refinishing Rather Than Replacing Furniture Luxury Hotel Opts for Refinishing Rather Than Replacing Furniture
ThyssenKrupp Develops Revolutionary Prop System for Shoring Excavation Pit and Foundation Piles ThyssenKrupp Develops Revolutionary Prop System for Shoring Excavation Pit and Foundation Piles
Rio Tinto Seeks Partner for London Development Rio Tinto Seeks Partner for London Development
Silicone sealants from Dow helping to build elaborate buildings as they perform well under the stress of UV radiation, extreme heat and cold, and acid rain, as well as natural disasters or even security threats Dow Sealants Helping to Shape Ever More Elaborate Buildings
Silicone sealants from Dow helping to build elaborate buildings as they perform well under the stress of UV radiation, extreme heat and cold, and acid rain, as well as natural disasters or even security threats
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LEED Building to be New Headquarters for BMW Canada
BMW Group Canada to relocate its corporate headquarters to a custom built green facility built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, a Green Building Rating System, which is designed to conserve natural resources
Full Story		 BMW Group Canada to relocate its corporate headquarters to a custom built green facility built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, a Green Building Rating System, which is designed to conserve natural resources
Design Concepts Turn Aluminium Cans Into Building Materials and Solar Powered Street Lights Mimic Trees Design Concepts Turn Aluminium Cans Into Building Materials and Solar Powered Street Lights Mimic Trees
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Lands Order for 669 Elevators and Escalators in China ThyssenKrupp Elevator Lands Order for 669 Elevators and Escalators in China
Saflex is providing PVB interlayer and technical expertise in encapsulation technology to several companies that are producing the world's largest thin-film solar modules Saflex Supplying Expertise to Building the World's Largest Thin Film Solar Modules
Saflex is providing PVB interlayer and technical expertise in encapsulation technology to several companies that are producing the world's largest thin-film solar modules
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Low Cost, Bright LED Lighting Breakthrough
Timothy D. Sands, at left, director of Purdue's Birck Nanotechnology Center in Discovery Park, and graduate student Mark Oliver, operate a "reactor" in work aimed at perfecting solid-state lighting
Full Story		 Timothy D. Sands, at left, director of Purdue's Birck Nanotechnology Center in Discovery Park, and graduate student Mark Oliver, operate a
Olympic Village Lights to be Controlled by Echelon Energy Efficiency Lighting Control Panel Olympic Village Lights to be Controlled by Echelon Energy Efficiency Lighting Control Panel
A three-storey development of fifteen apartments by Charter Homes (South West) Ltd at Derriford, on the outskirts of Plymouth, proved to be an ideal project for the company’s first experience of aircrete and the Thin Joint System New Apartments Find Ideal Building Material in Aircrete and the Celcon Thin Joint System
A three-storey development of fifteen apartments by Charter Homes (South West) Ltd at Derriford, on the outskirts of Plymouth, proved to be an ideal project for the company’s first experience of aircrete and the Thin Joint System
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New 1 Metre Mini Beany from Marshalls Comes Out Number One New 1 Metre Mini Beany from Marshalls Comes Out Number One
Hydro Power for Alcoa Aluminium Smelter Hydro Power for Alcoa Aluminium Smelter
Big Power Upgrade for Australia's Pilbara Region Big Power Upgrade for Australia's Pilbara Region
Lego To Launch Windmill Model
The first images have been released of a new upcoming large special Lego set, the 4999 Vestas Windmill
Full Story		 The first images have been released of a new upcoming large special Lego set, the 4999 Vestas Windmill
New Type of Lighting Gives LED Efficiency With Old Style Bulb Appeal New Type of Lighting Gives LED Efficiency With Old Style Bulb Appeal
Floor by floor demolition method drops high rise buildings to the ground while recycling components and minimising environmental impacts Environmentally Friendly and Practical Method for Dismantling an Entire High Rise Building
Floor by floor demolition method drops high rise buildings to the ground while recycling components and minimising environmental impacts
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Green Energy For Low Income Families to be Supported by Tufts University Green Energy For Low Income Families to be Supported by Tufts University
Solar Roof to Be Built on General Motors Plant Solar Roof to Be Built on General Motors Plant
Volvo Truck Building Goes Solar Powered
Last month Volvo Trucks inaugurated its first climate-neutral dealership facility. The inauguration took place in Verona, Italy. With the help of solar cells on the building’s roof, more energy will be produced than is needed to heat up the offices and workshops
Full Story		 Last month Volvo Trucks inaugurated its first climate-neutral dealership facility. The inauguration took place in Verona, Italy. With the help of solar cells on the building’s roof, more energy will be produced than is needed to heat up the offices and workshops
Interserve Lands Thames Gateway Project Interserve Lands Thames Gateway Project
New environmentally friendly cooling technology developed that does not harm the ozone layer by using solar energy and therefore reducing the use of greenhouse gases Scientists Develop Cooling Method That Doesn't Harm the Ozone Layer
New environmentally friendly cooling technology developed that does not harm the ozone layer by using solar energy and therefore reducing the use of greenhouse gases
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Secure Attachment Reverse Bayonet GT Connectors from Amphenol Ideal for Rugged Applications
Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, introduces the Amphe-Power GT connector series - a 5015-style, reverse bayonet coupling connector with audible, tactile and visual indicators of a secure attachment
Full Story		 Amphenol Industrial Operations, a global leader in interconnect systems, introduces the Amphe-Power GT connector series - a 5015-style, reverse bayonet coupling connector with audible, tactile and visual indicators of a secure attachment
Adding an ultra-thin wafer or foil of active silicon on top of a low-cost substrate is a promising solution to reduce the amount of high-grade silicon used in solar cells. IMEC is pursuing different paths to produce such foils of crystalline Si at an acceptable cost New Manufacturing Method for Thin Solar Cells Promises to Reduce Costs
Adding an ultra-thin wafer or foil of active silicon on top of a low-cost substrate is a promising solution to reduce the amount of high-grade silicon used in solar cells. IMEC is pursuing different paths to produce such foils of crystalline Si at an acceptable cost
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Insurers and Government Reach Agreement on Ensuring Availability of Flood Insurance Insurers and Government Reach Agreement on Ensuring Availability of Flood Insurance
Satellite Maps from NASA Being Used to Reveal Ideal Locations for Wind Farms
Efforts to harness the energy potential of Earth's ocean winds could soon gain an important new tool. Global satellite maps from NASA.
Full Story		 Efforts to harness the energy potential of Earth's ocean winds could soon gain an important new tool. Global satellite maps from NASA.
Halogen Energy Saver Lamps Providing Radisson Hotel With Significant Savings Halogen Energy Saver Lamps Providing Radisson Hotel With Significant Savings
New Solar Concentrator Windows That Also Provide Electricity New Solar Concentrator Windows That Also Provide Electricity
Seattle's famed Space Needle is making a concerted effort to be the best in the Pacific Northwest when it comes to saving our environment, announcing today a significant initiative to go green Seattle Space Needle Goes Green
Seattle's famed Space Needle is making a concerted effort to be the best in the Pacific Northwest when it comes to saving our environment, announcing today a significant initiative to go green
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Vote Now For America's Ugliest Yard Vote Now For America's Ugliest Yard
Shed Week, Shed of the Year 2008 Announced
This years Shed of the year 2008 is wonderful Pub Shed The rugby pub owned by Tim from Sudbury in Suffolk
Full Story		 This years Shed of the year 2008 is wonderful Pub Shed The rugby pub owned by Tim from Sudbury in Suffolk
Building Material Production Efficiency Improved by Owens Corning Building Material Production Efficiency Improved by Owens Corning
Cathedral Stone Products, the leading North American manufacturer and distributor of environmentally safe masonry restoration products, has completed work on Phase Two of Reagan National Airport's Terminal A. Cathedral Stone worked closely with the Airport and its historic preservation consultant, John Milner Associates, to formulate a plan that would restore and preserve the original masonry structure while guarding against future deterioration Cathedral Stone Completes Historic Sustainable Airport Masonry Project
Cathedral Stone Products, the leading North American manufacturer and distributor of environmentally safe masonry restoration products, has completed work on Phase Two of Reagan National Airport's Terminal A. Cathedral Stone worked closely with the Airport and its historic preservation consultant, John Milner Associates, to formulate a plan that would restore and preserve the original masonry structure while guarding against future deterioration
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Ferrari Building Exhibition by Hydro Domal Shows Combination of Aesthetics and Sustainability in Architecture
Hydro's Domal brand is presenting "Ferrari Architecture in Maranello," an exhibition that illustrates the effectiveness of combining aesthetic values with sustainability in buildings
Full Story		 Hydro's Domal brand is presenting
Solar Power For Foam Insulation Plant Solar Power For Foam Insulation Plant
Simmtronic has won a contract to supply its SPECS3 lighting control systems for commercial office buildings, Regent’s Place One and Regent’s Place Two on British Land’s new 490,000ft2 mixed use development on the west side of Regents Park, London Simmtronic to Supply Lighting Control Systems for Commerical Office Buildings in London, UK
Simmtronic has won a contract to supply its SPECS3 lighting control systems for commercial office buildings, Regent’s Place One and Regent’s Place Two on British Land’s new 490,000ft2 mixed use development on the west side of Regents Park, London
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Home Builders Line Up to be Educated in Green Building Design Home Builders Line Up to be Educated in Green Building Design
Michelman Surface Modifiers Designed to Enhance Performance of Water-based Furniture, Flooring, Cabinetry and Joinery Coatings
Michelman offers a selection of surface modifiers for water-based interior furniture and floor coatings, designed to enhance many performance attributes of water-based coating formulations and help eliminate solvent-based formulations. Solutions are available to enhance mar and scratch resistance, release, slip resistance, water resistance and black heel mark resistance
Full Story		 Michelman offers a selection of surface modifiers for water-based interior furniture and floor coatings, designed to enhance many performance attributes of water-based coating formulations and help eliminate solvent-based formulations. Solutions are available to enhance mar and scratch resistance, release, slip resistance, water resistance and black heel mark resistance
DuPont Building Innovations recently participated in Ecobuild -- the world’s largest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and the built environment -- in London, England. More than 24,000 people attended the event, where DuPont exhibited its sustainable building offerings. EcoBuild Showcases Sustainable Buildings in the UK
DuPont Building Innovations recently participated in Ecobuild -- the world’s largest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and the built environment -- in London, England. More than 24,000 people attended the event, where DuPont exhibited its sustainable building offerings.
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ThyssenKrupp Mobile Escalators to Move Guests of State at Beijing International Airport During and After Olympics ThyssenKrupp Mobile Escalators to Move Guests of State at Beijing International Airport During and After Olympics
Silicone Glazing from Dow Corning Construction Bringing Striking Architecture to Cities
Adding to the joy that music and theater bring to cultural patrons —as well as to the cities in which they are located—is a new generation of striking architecture made possible by silicone glazing technology
Full Story		 Adding to the joy that music and theater bring to cultural patrons —as well as to the cities in which they are located—is a new generation of striking architecture made possible by silicone glazing technology
Green Roofs Making Cities Healthier Green Roofs Making Cities Healthier
Dow Building Systems Acquires Stevens Roofing Systems and Geomembrane Systems Dow Building Systems Acquires Stevens Roofing Systems and Geomembrane Systems
Blocking Outside Noise With New Saflex SilentGlass Technology Blocking Outside Noise With New Saflex SilentGlass Technology
During the Hokkaido Toyako Summit, Sharp Corporation will exhibit its environmentally conscious products and advanced environmental technologies, specifically, LCD TVs in the Environmental Showcase, and solar cells and modules in the Zero Emission House Sharp To Launch Solar Powered Television as Part of Zero Emissions House
During the Hokkaido Toyako Summit, Sharp Corporation will exhibit its environmentally conscious products and advanced environmental technologies, specifically, LCD TVs in the Environmental Showcase, and solar cells and modules in the Zero Emission House
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Luxury Modular Home From Handcrafted Homes to be Part of Dream Home Collection
HandCrafted Homes will be setting a home from their designer William E. Poole Dream Home Collection on July 8th, in Hubert, NC. The 3574 square foot luxury home includes top of the line amenenities, and since it's a modular home, it's also one of the most eco-friendly ways to build. Built in a specially-designed facility, the process results in significant waste-reduction vs. that of a typical stick-built home
Full Story		 HandCrafted Homes will be setting a home from their designer William E. Poole Dream Home Collection on July 8th, in Hubert, NC. The 3574 square foot luxury home includes top of the line amenenities, and since it's a modular home, it's also one of the most eco-friendly ways to build. Built in a specially-designed facility, the process results in significant waste-reduction vs. that of a typical stick-built home
Wildcard Creative Takes Over Underground Carpark as Part of London Festival of Architecture Wildcard Creative Takes Over Underground Carpark as Part of London Festival of Architecture
Tips for Staining Concrete Floors from Custom Concrete Flooring Tips for Staining Concrete Floors from Custom Concrete Flooring
Hydro-Seal Floor Moisture Mitigation System from Formulators Hydro-Seal Floor Moisture Mitigation System from Formulators
Homes, Jobs, Training, Employment and Childcare Advice from Council Officers Homes, Jobs, Training, Employment and Childcare Advice from Council Officers
In support of strategic initiatives to use alternative or renewable sources to meet 20 percent of its energy needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing facilities by 25 percent by 2020, Caterpillar Inc. recently transitioned the power for its Northern Ireland facilities to Caterpillar Embraces Green Power
In support of strategic initiatives to use alternative or renewable sources to meet 20 percent of its energy needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing facilities by 25 percent by 2020, Caterpillar Inc. recently transitioned the power for its Northern Ireland facilities to "green" electricity
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New Artisan Series SentryLock for Windows
Artisan Series features new automatic magnetic-action lock. AMSCO Windows introduced the new SentryLock as part of the Artisan vinyl window series
Full Story		 Artisan Series features new automatic magnetic-action lock. AMSCO Windows introduced the new SentryLock as part of the Artisan vinyl window series
No Pollution or Greenhouses Gases From New Structural Building Panels No Pollution or Greenhouses Gases From New Structural Building Panels
Acoustic Carpet Backing Helping in Children Learn in the Classroom Acoustic Carpet Backing Helping in Children Learn in the Classroom
Battersea Power Station to be Most Advanced, Sustainable Development Built in the UK Battersea Power Station to be Most Advanced, Sustainable Development Built in the UK
Carpet Backing Plant Powered by Methane Carpet Backing Plant Powered by Methane
Solar Certification Program for Commercial Buildings Solar Certification Program for Commercial Buildings
The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) is releasing North America’s first Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) for the manufacture of plastic plumbing pipe Plastic Pipe Environmental Impact Study Released
The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) is releasing North America’s first Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) for the manufacture of plastic plumbing pipe
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Massive Growth For Energy Saving Nansulate Coatings Massive Growth For Energy Saving Nansulate Coatings
Going Green Around the Home Starting With the Garage Going Green Around the Home Starting With the Garage
Keralite Now Available in Larger Sheet Sizes Keralite Now Available in Larger Sheet Sizes
Cool Flow Technology Applied to New Metabo Angle Grinder
Metabo has introduced the new W8-115Quick angle grinder, featuring "cool flow" technology with repositioned brushes for unrestricted airflow and a fan that pulls 35% more air through the tool to keep it running cooler during operation
Full Story		 Metabo has introduced the new W8-115Quick angle grinder, featuring
Just In Time Model Created for Home Construction Just In Time Model Created for Home Construction
Microsphere Technology, which specialises in the coating of hollow glass microspheres, has secured a deal for the development of new paint additives for the global civil aerospace market Glass Microspheres to Revolutionise Paints for the Aerospace Market
Microsphere Technology, which specialises in the coating of hollow glass microspheres, has secured a deal for the development of new paint additives for the global civil aerospace market
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