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Caterpillar, the world's largest manufacturer of construction equipment, is starting to support research on the Caterpillar Funds USC 'Print-A-House' Construction Technology
Caterpillar, the world's largest manufacturer of construction equipment, is starting to support research on the "Contour Crafting" automated construction system that its creator believes will one day be able to build full-scale houses in hours
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Turnkey Solution for Solar Power From Solar Manufacturer Day4 Energy Turnkey Solution for Solar Power From Solar Manufacturer Day4 Energy
Revamp for Solar Hot Water Pioneer, Heliodyne Revamp for Solar Hot Water Pioneer, Heliodyne
Loan Program, Rebates and Tax Incentives Make Roof Top Solar Electricity Easier to Own Loan Program, Rebates and Tax Incentives Make Roof Top Solar Electricity Easier to Own
Wood Boilers Being Used to Tackle High Home Heating Bills Wood Boilers Being Used to Tackle High Home Heating Bills
New School Designs Mean Better Learning in Better Buildings New School Designs Mean Better Learning in Better Buildings
Modern Design and Reliability from DORMA Glas TENSOR Double-Action Hinge Modern Design and Reliability from DORMA Glas TENSOR Double-Action Hinge
Solar Innovations Introduces Ideas for Passive Greenhouse Environments
Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses; conservatories; sunroom; and folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, introduces ideas for passive energy greenhouse environments
Full Story		 Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses; conservatories; sunroom; and folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, introduces ideas for passive energy greenhouse environments
Seven Life Saving Tips When Using A Fall Protection Safety Harnesses Seven Life Saving Tips When Using A Fall Protection Safety Harnesses
The first certified VOC Free, Child-Safe, Eco-Friendly Glow In The Dark Paint is to be launched this week in the UK. After more than 12 months of research and development a true 100 percent VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) FREE Glow Paint will be available Launch of World's First Completely Safe Glow in The Dark Part
The first certified VOC Free, Child-Safe, Eco-Friendly Glow In The Dark Paint is to be launched this week in the UK. After more than 12 months of research and development a true 100 percent VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) FREE Glow Paint will be available
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Beating Rising Heating Costs This Winter Beating Rising Heating Costs This Winter
Solace Insulated, Ffiberglass Reinforced Windows Combine Energy Efficiency, Durability and Aesthetics
Owens Corning, today announced the introduction of Solace Windows, a fiberglass- reinforced window provided through Owens Corning Construction Services. The addition of Solace Windows extends the power of the Owens Corning brand to remodelers in the replacement window market by broadening its product portfolio of energy-efficient solutions
Full Story		 Owens Corning, today announced the introduction of Solace Windows, a fiberglass- reinforced window provided through Owens Corning Construction Services. The addition of Solace Windows extends the power of the Owens Corning brand to remodelers in the replacement window market by broadening its product portfolio of energy-efficient solutions
High-rise social housing throughout the UK is being regenerated using insulated render systems, with the object of thermally upgrading for the residents, and brightening up the locality by giving the blocks a ‘good as new’ look Regenerated Social Housing Blocks Win Prestigious INCA Awards
High-rise social housing throughout the UK is being regenerated using insulated render systems, with the object of thermally upgrading for the residents, and brightening up the locality by giving the blocks a ‘good as new’ look
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Seminar to Address the Refurbishment of Buildings to Develop Zero Carbon Homes Seminar to Address the Refurbishment of Buildings to Develop Zero Carbon Homes
Builders and Developers Respond to Consumer Demands With Greener Buildings Builders and Developers Respond to Consumer Demands With Greener Buildings
Democratic National Convention Using Solar Power Democratic National Convention Using Solar Power
New RainBank Systems from American Aquascapes Allow Water Landscaping Without Worry New RainBank Systems from American Aquascapes Allow Water Landscaping Without Worry
National Campaign to Target Tradesmen at Risk from Asbestos Exposure
During October and November 2008 HSE in partnership with key stakeholders will be running a national campaign to target tradesmen who are still at risk from exposure to asbestos
Full Story		 During October and November 2008 HSE in partnership with key stakeholders will be running a national campaign to target tradesmen who are still at risk from exposure to asbestos
The nationwide electronics recycling program launched this month by LG Electronics USA Inc. is being expanded in the coming weeks to include drop-off sites on all 50 states LG Expands Recycling Program for Electronic Goods
The nationwide electronics recycling program launched this month by LG Electronics USA Inc. is being expanded in the coming weeks to include drop-off sites on all 50 states
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Wind Power and Hydroelectric Systems to Attract Cash Rebates in Nevada
Due to the success of the SolarGenerations Program, Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power Company are expanding their renewable energy programs to include cash incentives for wind and hydroelectric power systems as well as photovoltaic solar systems
Full Story		 Due to the success of the SolarGenerations Program, Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power Company are expanding their renewable energy programs to include cash incentives for wind and hydroelectric power systems as well as photovoltaic solar systems
With the help of over 4,000 online votes of Americans coast to coast, Therma-Tru Doors has awarded glamorous entry door transformations to the two winners of its fourth annual Ugly Doors Win Prizes and Transform Houses
With the help of over 4,000 online votes of Americans coast to coast, Therma-Tru Doors has awarded glamorous entry door transformations to the two winners of its fourth annual "Ugliest Door in America" contest.
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Three Little Pigs Project to Provide Answers to Roof Safety in Hurricanes Three Little Pigs Project to Provide Answers to Roof Safety in Hurricanes
Wind Turbines Killing Bats
Power-generating wind turbines have long been recognized as a potentially life-threatening hazard for birds. But at most wind facilities, bats actually die in much greater numbers
Full Story		 Power-generating wind turbines have long been recognized as a potentially life-threatening hazard for birds. But at most wind facilities, bats actually die in much greater numbers
Balli Steel has announced that the construction boom is driving steel prices in emerging markets, according to the latest Quarterly Market Report 2008 on global steel prices and trends Balli Steel Reports 100 per cent PA Rise in Global Steel Prices
Balli Steel has announced that the construction boom is driving steel prices in emerging markets, according to the latest Quarterly Market Report 2008 on global steel prices and trends
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Architecture 2030 Founder Says Energy Independence is Within Reach Architecture 2030 Founder Says Energy Independence is Within Reach
Californian Emissions Tests Passed by Plyboo Bamboo Flooring
Plyboo bamboo plywood products have passed emissions testing under the criteria of California Section 01350, the most stringent volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions standards
Full Story		 Plyboo bamboo plywood products have passed emissions testing under the criteria of California Section 01350, the most stringent volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions standards
Free Rooftop Wind Turbine for New York Mayor to Go Green Free Rooftop Wind Turbine for New York Mayor to Go Green
Yingli Green Energy Plans to Construct a Solar Power Plant in Beijing, China Yingli Green Energy Plans to Construct a Solar Power Plant in Beijing, China
Solid walls of Thin Jointed H+H aircrete proved to be a fast and effective answer when Paulo Mondadori wanted to build an energy efficient and environmentally friendly executive home in Wimbledon, south west London Aircrete Walls Prove Successful in Environmentally Friendly and Energy Efficient Home
Solid walls of Thin Jointed H+H aircrete proved to be a fast and effective answer when Paulo Mondadori wanted to build an energy efficient and environmentally friendly executive home in Wimbledon, south west London
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Pilkington K Glass Recommended for The Green Homes Retrofit Manual.
Pilkington K Glass has been recommended by the Housing Corporation’s Fit For The Future – The Green Homes Retrofit Manual
Full Story		 Pilkington K Glass has been recommended by the Housing Corporation’s Fit For The Future – The Green Homes Retrofit Manual
CertainTeed Corporation, has made an investment in ARXX to further develop the growing market for ARXX's innovative Apex Block, a naturally insulating cement-foam building material used for both above and belowgrade walls CertainTeed Invests In Unique, Environmentally Friendly Building System
CertainTeed Corporation, has made an investment in ARXX to further develop the growing market for ARXX's innovative Apex Block, a naturally insulating cement-foam building material used for both above and belowgrade walls
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Lessons Learnt from BRE Code for Sustainable Homes Added to Information Paper Lessons Learnt from BRE Code for Sustainable Homes Added to Information Paper
Optima Leading the Way for Greener Construction in the Partitioning Industry
As the warnings keep on coming about the state of our planet, Optima, the UK's market leading partitioning specialist has vowed to completely cut waste to landfill out of their operations through recycling by 2010
Full Story		 As the warnings keep on coming about the state of our planet, Optima, the UK's market leading partitioning specialist has vowed to completely cut waste to landfill out of their operations through recycling by 2010
Best Practices Forum for Ethics Organization in the Construction Industry Best Practices Forum for Ethics Organization in the Construction Industry
A study by a group of prominent seismologists suggests that a pattern of subtle but active faults makes the risk of earthquakes to the New York City area substantially greater than formerly believed New York Nuclear Power Plant at Risk of Earthquake
A study by a group of prominent seismologists suggests that a pattern of subtle but active faults makes the risk of earthquakes to the New York City area substantially greater than formerly believed
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Stained Glass Windows Use Nanotechnology to Purify the Air
Stained glass windows that are painted with gold purify the air when they are lit up by sunlight, a team of Queensland University of Technology experts have discovered
Full Story		 Stained glass windows that are painted with gold purify the air when they are lit up by sunlight, a team of Queensland University of Technology experts have discovered
Insulate America Names Owens Corning Supplier of the Year Insulate America Names Owens Corning Supplier of the Year
iCrete, a company that is revolutionizing the construction industry with its concrete mix design technology system, has delivered some of the world's most advanced and environmentally friendly concrete mix designs for the construction of Revel Casino Resort Most Advanced and Environmentally Friendly Concrete Mix Used in Green Casino Resort
iCrete, a company that is revolutionizing the construction industry with its concrete mix design technology system, has delivered some of the world's most advanced and environmentally friendly concrete mix designs for the construction of Revel Casino Resort
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Real Wood Floors are Natural and Carbon Neutral
Through the process of photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water are absorbed from the atmosphere, and oxygen is released back into the atmosphere. This process makes wood -- and wood floors -- a carbon neutral product. In addition, wood flooring actually stores carbon throughout its service life, adding to its carbon neutral status.
Full Story		 Through the process of photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water are absorbed from the atmosphere, and oxygen is released back into the atmosphere. This process makes wood -- and wood floors -- a carbon neutral product. In addition, wood flooring actually stores carbon throughout its service life, adding to its carbon neutral status.
Last Chance to Participate in Green Building Best Practices Conference Last Chance to Participate in Green Building Best Practices Conference
Olympic Performance for Owens Corning FOAMULAR XPS Insulation Olympic Performance for Owens Corning FOAMULAR XPS Insulation
Octillion to Further Develop Nanopower Window Technology Octillion to Further Develop Nanopower Window Technology
Self-Cleaning Coating Utilizes Natural Photocatalyst and Nanotechnology Self-Cleaning Coating Utilizes Natural Photocatalyst and Nanotechnology
Diguang Receives Contract to Supply 18,000 Indoor LED Lighting Units Diguang Receives Contract to Supply 18,000 Indoor LED Lighting Units
More homebuyers are using the Internet to find the homes they ultimately purchased, according to industry data Home Buyers Moving Away From Agents and Toward Online Sources
More homebuyers are using the Internet to find the homes they ultimately purchased, according to industry data
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Estimating The Potential of a Building for Generating Solar Power Using RoofRay and Google Maps
RoofRay is a solar array modeling service and community determined to help consumers evaluate solar for their home or business and to create greater awareness for solar overall
Full Story		 RoofRay is a solar array modeling service and community determined to help consumers evaluate solar for their home or business and to create greater awareness for solar overall
EMSI Maximize Environmental Quality of the Award Winning Beijing Olympic Village EMSI Maximize Environmental Quality of the Award Winning Beijing Olympic Village
ProEst Takeoff Software Wins 2008 Innovative Housing Technology Award ProEst Takeoff Software Wins 2008 Innovative Housing Technology Award
Concrete stamps, no doubt, are being applied on residential and commercial projects today more than ever before. Their rise in popularity can be attributed mainly to increased product availability and improvements over the years. The Concrete Network offers updated articles covering everything there is to know about choosing and purchasing the perfect concrete stamp through it's online buyer's guide and section updates. Shopping for Concrete Stamps Just Became Easier
Concrete stamps, no doubt, are being applied on residential and commercial projects today more than ever before. Their rise in popularity can be attributed mainly to increased product availability and improvements over the years. The Concrete Network offers updated articles covering everything there is to know about choosing and purchasing the perfect concrete stamp through it's online buyer's guide and section updates.
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Leading Log Home Manufacturer Expands Manufacturing Facility Leading Log Home Manufacturer Expands Manufacturing Facility
Using Heat-Soaking Property of Asphalt for an Alternative Energy Source Using Heat-Soaking Property of Asphalt for an Alternative Energy Source
Green Roofs are not Created Equal
The first study to compare the performance of different types of green roofs has been completed by The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and suggests that buyers shouldn't assume these roofs are created equal.
Full Story		 The first study to compare the performance of different types of green roofs has been completed by The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and suggests that buyers shouldn't assume these roofs are created equal.
If wind turbines clatter and whistle too loudly, they are only permitted to operate under partial load to protect the local residents – but this also means a lower electricity output. An active damping system cancels out the noise by producing counter-vibrations Wind Energy to Come From Quieter Turbines
If wind turbines clatter and whistle too loudly, they are only permitted to operate under partial load to protect the local residents – but this also means a lower electricity output. An active damping system cancels out the noise by producing counter-vibrations
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Connor Sport PortaFloor Kept Under Secrecy Before Being Revealed as Flooring for the Beiijing Olympics Opening Ceremony Connor Sport PortaFloor Kept Under Secrecy Before Being Revealed as Flooring for the Beiijing Olympics Opening Ceremony
Residential and Commercial Construction Industries will Benefit from Greenblock Insulated Concrete Form Wall Systems Residential and Commercial Construction Industries will Benefit from Greenblock Insulated Concrete Form Wall Systems
PecoraTilt-Seal,The First Sealant Designed Specifically for Tilt-Up Construction PecoraTilt-Seal,The First Sealant Designed Specifically for Tilt-Up Construction
Tips For Using Concrete to Make Outdoor Rooms More Comfortable
New to the Outdoor Living section, The Concrete Network has added articles and photos highlighting outdoor fireplaces and fire pits. View concrete design options, available styles, photos and more
Full Story		 New to the Outdoor Living section, The Concrete Network has added articles and photos highlighting outdoor fireplaces and fire pits. View concrete design options, available styles, photos and more
A new website from Mitsubishi Electric aims to highlight the future of residential heating to both consumers and installers alike with an easy to use site dedicated to Ecodan the company’s award-winning low carbon heating system Mitsubishi Ecodan Low Carbon Home Heating System Featured in New Website
A new website from Mitsubishi Electric aims to highlight the future of residential heating to both consumers and installers alike with an easy to use site dedicated to Ecodan the company’s award-winning low carbon heating system
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DuPont SentryGlas Expands Hurricane Resistant Windows and Doors Range
DuPont is expanding the range of DuPont SentryGlas interlayers to meet a broader range of needs for protective windows, doors and safety-glazed building elements
Full Story		 DuPont is expanding the range of DuPont SentryGlas interlayers to meet a broader range of needs for protective windows, doors and safety-glazed building elements
Patio Enclosures, Inc., the largest manufacturer and installer of sunrooms in North America, shares the five most common things sunroom customers wish they had done The Five Most Common Things Sunroom Customers Wish They Had Done Differently
Patio Enclosures, Inc., the largest manufacturer and installer of sunrooms in North America, shares the five most common things sunroom customers wish they had done
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Green and Healthy Makeover Done on Baby Nursery
Wee Generation is a collaboration of environmental visionaries, including Seventh Generation and Healthy Child Healthy World, dedicated to raising awareness about children’s environmental health. They recently did a green and healthy makeover of a baby's nursery.
Full Story		 Wee Generation is a collaboration of environmental visionaries, including Seventh Generation and Healthy Child Healthy World, dedicated to raising awareness about children’s environmental health. They recently did a green and healthy makeover of a baby's nursery.
Texans Now Able to Create Clean, Renewable Energy By Wind Power Texans Now Able to Create Clean, Renewable Energy By Wind Power
In order to construct and operate a nuclear power station (or most other types of nuclear installation) in the UK, a nuclear site licence must be granted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE has released, UK Government Releases Guide to Building a Nuclear Power Plant
In order to construct and operate a nuclear power station (or most other types of nuclear installation) in the UK, a nuclear site licence must be granted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE has released, "Applying for a nuclear site licence for new nuclear power stations - A step-by-step guide".
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Corian Shapes Inspire 'The Endless Nile Table'
DuPont recently contributed to the world of interior design by providing DuPont Corian for "The Endless Nile Table" -- a creation by international designer Karim Rashid
Full Story		 DuPont recently contributed to the world of interior design by providing DuPont Corian for
Nansulate Thermal Insulation Incorporated into Australian Display Home Nansulate Thermal Insulation Incorporated into Australian Display Home
ROTOZIP Duracut Bit Helps Phoenix Lander Collect Martian Soil Samples ROTOZIP Duracut Bit Helps Phoenix Lander Collect Martian Soil Samples
Homebuyers to Get Free Solar Power Systems Homebuyers to Get Free Solar Power Systems
World Bank and UN Step in to Help City Planners Identify Climate Change Vulnerability World Bank and UN Step in to Help City Planners Identify Climate Change Vulnerability
Kawneer Launches Online Resouce to Promote Their Sustainable Vision Kawneer Launches Online Resouce to Promote Their Sustainable Vision
Building Materials Analysis Workshop to Look at X-Ray Analysis for Cement and Clinker Production Building Materials Analysis Workshop to Look at X-Ray Analysis for Cement and Clinker Production
Big Ass Fan Company, contributing to the country's growing movement towards sustainability, has found itself in a position to move air in an unlikely venue, a Brooklyn Catholic Church Big Ass Fans Cooling Down Catholics in Brooklyn
Big Ass Fan Company, contributing to the country's growing movement towards sustainability, has found itself in a position to move air in an unlikely venue, a Brooklyn Catholic Church
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Reducing Construction Costs Webinar Reducing Construction Costs Webinar
Mythic Paint Make Air Quality Compliant List Mythic Paint Make Air Quality Compliant List
Boosting Energy Efficiency and Saving Money with New Siding and Roofing Boosting Energy Efficiency and Saving Money with New Siding and Roofing
Eco-Town Challenge Panel Makes Significant Progress in Developing Eco Friendly Towns Eco-Town Challenge Panel Makes Significant Progress in Developing Eco Friendly Towns
Amvic Expands Insulated Concrete Form Product Line
Amvic responds to the growing needs of the commercial Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) market segment with the release of a T-block which will increase job-site efficiency and productivity, resulting in greater profits for their customers
Full Story		 Amvic responds to the growing needs of the commercial Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) market segment with the release of a T-block which will increase job-site efficiency and productivity, resulting in greater profits for their customers
Drywall Being Recycled into Soil Conditioner Drywall Being Recycled into Soil Conditioner


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