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Used in production of beautiful hardwood flooring and furniture, pecan is highly valued for its durability and strength. The pruned wood of pecan, a byproduct of forested trees, is usually burned as an economical means of disposal Environmentally Friendly Disposal for Wood Chip Building Material Waste
Used in production of beautiful hardwood flooring and furniture, pecan is highly valued for its durability and strength. The pruned wood of pecan, a byproduct of forested trees, is usually burned as an economical means of disposal
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PCBs and Paint Pigments Polluting Chicago Air
Polychlorinated biphenols or PCBs have been found in air samples collected in the city of Chicago
Full Story		 Polychlorinated biphenols or PCBs have been found in air samples collected in the city of Chicago
Advanced Technology in Energy and Water Conservation, Green Building and Pollution Prevention to be Promote at Chinese Expo Advanced Technology in Energy and Water Conservation, Green Building and Pollution Prevention to be Promote at Chinese Expo
New Spyder Scraper blades from Simple Man Products are a patent-pending, revolutionary new tool that eliminates hand-scraping by attaching easily to all brands of reciprocating saws Revolutionary, New Spyder Scraper from Simple Man Products
New Spyder Scraper blades from Simple Man Products are a patent-pending, revolutionary new tool that eliminates hand-scraping by attaching easily to all brands of reciprocating saws
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HSE Guide to Using Your Ladder Safely
Part of HSE’s Ladder Exchange initiative, HSE has provided a step by step guide to using your ladder safely
Full Story		 Part of HSE’s Ladder Exchange initiative, HSE has provided a step by step guide to using your ladder safely
Toyota has been selected as one of just 21 companies - and the only automotive company - to participate in a special Department of Energy (DOE) program to speed the adoption of energy-saving building and facility technologies Toyota Selected On Panel to Speed Up the Development of Energy Efficient Building Technologies
Toyota has been selected as one of just 21 companies - and the only automotive company - to participate in a special Department of Energy (DOE) program to speed the adoption of energy-saving building and facility technologies
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High Tech Windows Stop Heat Loss With Electricity High Tech Windows Stop Heat Loss With Electricity
Green Paper Gives a Dozen Things You Might Not Know That Make Vinyl Siding Green Green Paper Gives a Dozen Things You Might Not Know That Make Vinyl Siding Green
Making Buildings on the Moon by Melting Moon Dust With Microwaves
Problem moon dust might prove to be perfect building material for future trips to the moon
Full Story		 Problem moon dust might prove to be perfect building material for future trips to the moon
Lafarge Group, the world leader in building materials, has invited architects and engineers from around the world to New York to discuss the role of concrete in green construction and innovative design Concrete, the Innovative and Environmentally Friendly Building Material
Lafarge Group, the world leader in building materials, has invited architects and engineers from around the world to New York to discuss the role of concrete in green construction and innovative design
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LEED Certification for Sandia Buildings
Sandia National Laboratories recently recognized five green-certified buildings in a brief ceremony organized by the Labs’ Environmental Planning Department
Full Story		 Sandia National Laboratories recently recognized five green-certified buildings in a brief ceremony organized by the Labs’ Environmental Planning Department
Certain school buildings are called Asbestos Checklist to Ensure Safety of School and System Buildings
Certain school buildings are called "system buildings" and have their structural columns fire-proofed with asbestos materials, which in turn are enclosed by metal casings or cladding. This checklist helps ensure asbestos safety.
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Excel Homes Helps Hudson Valley Modular Home Production Facility Get Back On Line Excel Homes Helps Hudson Valley Modular Home Production Facility Get Back On Line
Rohn and Haas to Demonstrate Sustainable Coatings at Eurocoat 2008 Rohn and Haas to Demonstrate Sustainable Coatings at Eurocoat 2008
Security Experts Say Homeowners are Leaving the Welcome Mat Out for Burglars
According to security experts, many Florida homeowners unwittingly attract burglars to their home. Knowing what you can do to avoid making your home or rental property an easy target can reduce your chance of becoming a victim
Full Story		 According to security experts, many Florida homeowners unwittingly attract burglars to their home. Knowing what you can do to avoid making your home or rental property an easy target can reduce your chance of becoming a victim
World Standards Day is celebrated each year on 14 October to pay tribute to the efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who collaborate to develop voluntary International Standards. The theme of this year's World Standards Day message is World Standards Day on 15th October 2008 to Celebrate Intelligent and Sustainable Buildings
World Standards Day is celebrated each year on 14 October to pay tribute to the efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who collaborate to develop voluntary International Standards. The theme of this year's World Standards Day message is "Intelligent and sustainable buildings".
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ThyssenKrupp Elevators and Escalators to be supplied to Prestige Russian Construction Projects ThyssenKrupp Elevators and Escalators to be supplied to Prestige Russian Construction Projects
National Sustainable Buildings Award Won by Innovative Medical Building National Sustainable Buildings Award Won by Innovative Medical Building
Fuel Bills Slashed for Heating and Cooling 300 Year Old House
Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan air source heat pump system uses free energy from the outside air to provide central heating and hot water
Full Story		 Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan air source heat pump system uses free energy from the outside air to provide central heating and hot water
Martinson-Nicholls and the Andersen Company have announced their new Eco Berber roll goods. These entryway carpet mats are manufactured with 100 percent post consumer recycled PET Polyester fiber reclaimed from plastic bottles and a natural rubber backing Environmentally Friendly Eco Berber Carpet Made from Recycled Materials
Martinson-Nicholls and the Andersen Company have announced their new Eco Berber roll goods. These entryway carpet mats are manufactured with 100 percent post consumer recycled PET Polyester fiber reclaimed from plastic bottles and a natural rubber backing
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Ithaca College Building Gets Highest LEED Rating
The home of the Ithaca College School of Business is the first facility for a college or university business school in the world to attain platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) status. The college is also constructing a new administration building to platinum LEED standards
Full Story		 The home of the Ithaca College School of Business is the first facility for a college or university business school in the world to attain platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) status. The college is also constructing a new administration building to platinum LEED standards
Homebuilder Implementing Green Building Practices To Save Homeowners Money Homebuilder Implementing Green Building Practices To Save Homeowners Money
National asbestos danger awareness campaign is launching in October aimed at plumbers, electricians, joiners as well as other tradesmen Tradespeople Being Urged to Join 'Asbestos, the Hidden Killer Campaign'
National asbestos danger awareness campaign is launching in October aimed at plumbers, electricians, joiners as well as other tradesmen
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Caterpillar to Unveil Next Generation Mining Trucks
Caterpillar Inc. is unveiling the next generation of mining trucks at MINExpo 2008 in Las Vegas, NV
Full Story		 Caterpillar Inc. is unveiling the next generation of mining trucks at MINExpo 2008 in Las Vegas, NV
Voting members of the leading building code body in the nation, the International Code Council (ICC), overwhelmingly supported a residential fire sprinkler requirement for all new one and two family homes and townhouses Residential Fire Sprinklers in New Homes Receive Landslide Support
Voting members of the leading building code body in the nation, the International Code Council (ICC), overwhelmingly supported a residential fire sprinkler requirement for all new one and two family homes and townhouses
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Research Leads to Revisions in California Building Code
California has revised its Title 24 Building Standards Code to incorporate use of the automated fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) technology developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Full Story		 California has revised its Title 24 Building Standards Code to incorporate use of the automated fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) technology developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
On 25 September Jewers Doors will launch its new Swift door system at the DHF AGM New Swift Bi-Fold Door from Jewers Doors Has Upgraded Features but Retains Original Design Features
On 25 September Jewers Doors will launch its new Swift door system at the DHF AGM
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General Electric and Rio Tinto Team Up to Work on Creating the Mines of the Future General Electric and Rio Tinto Team Up to Work on Creating the Mines of the Future
Shortcomings of Foreclosed and Short Sale Homes
New homeowner Dino Ouaddi says prospective buyers should understand the pitfalls associated with buying a foreclosed home and the real benefits of buying a newly built home from a reputable builder
Full Story		 New homeowner Dino Ouaddi says prospective buyers should understand the pitfalls associated with buying a foreclosed home and the real benefits of buying a newly built home from a reputable builder
Improving Building Energy Performance Using HOBO LEED Monitoring Kits Improving Building Energy Performance Using HOBO LEED Monitoring Kits
Chicagoland’s new eco-savvy and luxury destination hotel, the 556-room InterContinental Chicago O’Hare, is going above and beyond in its quest to lighten businesses’ impact on the environment InterContinental Opens Eco Friendly Hotel in Chicago
Chicagoland’s new eco-savvy and luxury destination hotel, the 556-room InterContinental Chicago O’Hare, is going above and beyond in its quest to lighten businesses’ impact on the environment
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Codding Prefabricates Wall Panels Speeding Up Construction Codding Prefabricates Wall Panels Speeding Up Construction
Temple Erected in California for the Worship of Science
Religion will be made compatible with science on with a two-story downtown Berkeley building, the Atheon, providing a spiritual home for rational people in California, and guidance to acolytes worldwide
Full Story		 Religion will be made compatible with science on with a two-story downtown Berkeley building, the Atheon, providing a spiritual home for rational people in California, and guidance to acolytes worldwide
Making Houses From Hemp to Combat Climate Change Making Houses From Hemp to Combat Climate Change
Serious Materials today announced its new line of ThermaRock energy saving drywall that can give enrgy savings of 30 percent Serious Materials ThermaRock Energy Saving Drywall Launched
Serious Materials today announced its new line of ThermaRock energy saving drywall that can give enrgy savings of 30 percent
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Cathedral Ceilings Declared a Trend of the Past Cathedral Ceilings Declared a Trend of the Past
African and Asian Influences the Keys to the Cities of the Future
Cities in Africa and Asia are creating a new template for urban development, says Binghamton University Sociologist Martin J. Murray. Though some may see them as backward, these are the cities of the future, he argues, with an entrepreneurial spirit and ever-shrinking public spaces
Full Story		 Cities in Africa and Asia are creating a new template for urban development, says Binghamton University Sociologist Martin J. Murray. Though some may see them as backward, these are the cities of the future, he argues, with an entrepreneurial spirit and ever-shrinking public spaces
Alternative Construction Technologies Signs Exclusive Supplier Agreement for its ACTech Structural Insulated Panels With Alvarez Construction Alternative Construction Technologies Signs Exclusive Supplier Agreement for its ACTech Structural Insulated Panels With Alvarez Construction
LightWild today announced the completion of an interior lighting project for the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany O2 World Arena Lobby Lit With Surface Architectural LED Lighting from LightWild
LightWild today announced the completion of an interior lighting project for the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany
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Lighting Research Center Awarded U.S. Green Building Council’s 2008 Green Building Research Fund Grant
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has earned the notable distinction of receiving one of only 13 first-ever research grants awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The $250,000 grant will fund research for a project titled “Quantifying the Impact of Daylight and Electric Lighting on Student Alertness, Performance, and Well-being in K-12 Schools.”
Full Story		 The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has earned the notable distinction of receiving one of only 13 first-ever research grants awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The $250,000 grant will fund research for a project titled “Quantifying the Impact of Daylight and Electric Lighting on Student Alertness, Performance, and Well-being in K-12 Schools.”
Ash Grove Cement Company Plants Earn Energy Star Award Ash Grove Cement Company Plants Earn Energy Star Award
DURANAR Powder Coatings Introduced for Architectural Applications DURANAR Powder Coatings Introduced for Architectural Applications
UK Landcape Company, Marshalls, Has Largest Number of Carbon Labelled Products UK Landcape Company, Marshalls, Has Largest Number of Carbon Labelled Products
Strategic Forum Tower Crane Guidance Endorsed by Chief Inspector of Construction Strategic Forum Tower Crane Guidance Endorsed by Chief Inspector of Construction
Owens Corning, a world leader in building materials and glass fiber reinforcements, today launched a full set of business solutions to help its building materials customers easily, efficiently and profitably enter an emerging and growing market category -- re-insulation Owens Corning Helping Building Materials Customers to Grow Their Businesses Through Re-Insulation
Owens Corning, a world leader in building materials and glass fiber reinforcements, today launched a full set of business solutions to help its building materials customers easily, efficiently and profitably enter an emerging and growing market category -- re-insulation
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New Mirror Manufacturing Techniques Developed for Solar Industry New Mirror Manufacturing Techniques Developed for Solar Industry
Stronger, More Cost Effective, Environmentally Safe Concrete for the Freedom Tower From iCrete
With its technology, the iCrete System produces a stronger, more cost effective, environmentally safe concrete for the Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center in New York City
Full Story		 With its technology, the iCrete System produces a stronger, more cost effective, environmentally safe concrete for the Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center in New York City
Development Rules To Help Home Improvements and World Heritage Sites Development Rules To Help Home Improvements and World Heritage Sites
Holcim Sets New Benchmark For Sustainability in Building Material Industry Holcim Sets New Benchmark For Sustainability in Building Material Industry
Increasing Distress Expected for U.S. Homebuilders Over The Next 6 Months Increasing Distress Expected for U.S. Homebuilders Over The Next 6 Months
Nanotechnology Being Used to Make Wood Composites Nanotechnology Being Used to Make Wood Composites
Environment Awards for US Concrete Environment Awards for US Concrete
New High Performance, Environmentally Friendly Interior Zero VOC Paint Launched New High Performance, Environmentally Friendly Interior Zero VOC Paint Launched
The NAHB's National Green Building Award for NAHB Honors Green Builders and Architects at National Green Building Conference
The NAHB's National Green Building Award for "Single Family Affordable Home of the Year" went to Green Builders, Inc. in Austin, Texas for its Sycamore model. Architect Donovan Davis of Danze & Davis Architects, Inc. and The House Designers, designed the award-winning house plan
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Heavy Construction Equipment Saving Fuel With Changes to Hydraulic Systems
Researchers at Purdue University have shown how to reduce fuel consumption and dramatically improve the efficiency of hydraulic pumps and motors in heavy construction equipment
Full Story		 Researchers at Purdue University have shown how to reduce fuel consumption and dramatically improve the efficiency of hydraulic pumps and motors in heavy construction equipment
Laser System Replicates Wood Grain of Rare Woods on Cheap MDF Laser System Replicates Wood Grain of Rare Woods on Cheap MDF
Balancing public and private interests for nighttime lighting has been a difficult undertaking, as too little lighting may increase safety and security issues, while too much lighting may cause problems for the environment and for human well being. Scientists in the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed the first ever comprehensive method for predicting and measuring various aspects of light pollution Framework for Assessing Light Pollution Developed by Lighting Research Center
Balancing public and private interests for nighttime lighting has been a difficult undertaking, as too little lighting may increase safety and security issues, while too much lighting may cause problems for the environment and for human well being. Scientists in the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed the first ever comprehensive method for predicting and measuring various aspects of light pollution
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Construction Contractor and Female Laborer Resolve Discrimination Claim Construction Contractor and Female Laborer Resolve Discrimination Claim
Superior Field Drainage System for Synthetic Turf Superior Field Drainage System for Synthetic Turf
LEED Green Building Certification for Two Brookhaven Lab Buildings
Two buildings on the 5,300-acre site of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have each been awarded a LEED silver rating by the U.S. Green Building Council
Full Story		 Two buildings on the 5,300-acre site of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have each been awarded a LEED silver rating by the U.S. Green Building Council
Big Fine for Demolition Company After Electrician Seriously Injured in Fall Big Fine for Demolition Company After Electrician Seriously Injured in Fall
New Packaging and Manufacturing Methods Help BrassCraft Plumbing Fittings and Fixtures Go Green New Packaging and Manufacturing Methods Help BrassCraft Plumbing Fittings and Fixtures Go Green
Recent Weather Threats Test Buildings and Roofs Recent Weather Threats Test Buildings and Roofs
The most comprehensive review of scientific data on radon emissions from granite countertops shows that contribution to indoor radon levels is well below EPA's guideline for action and even levels found in outdoor air Radon Fears From Granite Countertops Proved Completely Unfounded
The most comprehensive review of scientific data on radon emissions from granite countertops shows that contribution to indoor radon levels is well below EPA's guideline for action and even levels found in outdoor air
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Publication Series From NIST Addresses Earthquake Resistant Building Design Publication Series From NIST Addresses Earthquake Resistant Building Design
Solar Power Installation Completed by FedEx Freight and BP Solar Solar Power Installation Completed by FedEx Freight and BP Solar
Top International Experts Converge on Singapore To Tackle Issues Of Sustainable Cities By 2058 Top International Experts Converge on Singapore To Tackle Issues Of Sustainable Cities By 2058
Serious Materials Announces THX Certified QuietHome Soundproof Door Serious Materials Announces THX Certified QuietHome Soundproof Door
Short Cuts Exposed in Construction of Nuclear Fuel Facility Short Cuts Exposed in Construction of Nuclear Fuel Facility
Huge Popularity Boost for Neuton Battery Powered Lawnmowers
With sales of gasoline-powered walk-behind mowers down over 16 percent from 2006 to 2008, a lone bright spot has emerged in the consumer lawn care marketplace, battery-powered lawn mowers
Full Story		 With sales of gasoline-powered walk-behind mowers down over 16 percent from 2006 to 2008, a lone bright spot has emerged in the consumer lawn care marketplace, battery-powered lawn mowers
New Wireless Sensors from EnOcean for Building Automation Systems New Wireless Sensors from EnOcean for Building Automation Systems
Sunrise Solar has announced the introduction of a Solar Light Brick for the integration of solar technologies into traditional construction materials Solar Building Brick from Sunrise Solar Combined Solar Technology With Traditional Building Materials
Sunrise Solar has announced the introduction of a Solar Light Brick for the integration of solar technologies into traditional construction materials
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Siemens Solution Partners to Deliver Powerful, Precise Building Automation Systems Siemens Solution Partners to Deliver Powerful, Precise Building Automation Systems
Metabo's New Compact Angle Grinder Ideal for Cutting, Grinding and Polishing Metal or Stone
Metabo Corporation has introduced the new compact W8-125 5" angle grinder
Full Story		 Metabo Corporation has introduced the new compact W8-125 5
How do you quickly patch concrete in a subzero environment -- where you need to drive a forklift over the surface within minutes Concrete Patching Product from Unitex Cures Fast, Performs Better in All Temperatures
How do you quickly patch concrete in a subzero environment -- where you need to drive a forklift over the surface within minutes
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Environmentally Friendly Exit Sign Removes Radiation Risk From Buildings
Jessup Manufacturing Company's Glo Brite Eco Exit photoluminescent sign line is increasingly being used by building owners as a safe, energy-efficient alternative to radioactive tritium technology
Full Story		 Jessup Manufacturing Company's Glo Brite Eco Exit photoluminescent sign line is increasingly being used by building owners as a safe, energy-efficient alternative to radioactive tritium technology
UK Government Package to Ensure a Fair Housing Market For All UK Government Package to Ensure a Fair Housing Market For All
Envision Solar has expanded its product line of photovoltaic shade structures to include two flat-pack easy to install modular shade structures Modular Residential Solar Shade Structures Created by Envision Solar
Envision Solar has expanded its product line of photovoltaic shade structures to include two flat-pack easy to install modular shade structures
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New Categories for the 2008 BREEAM Awards New Categories for the 2008 BREEAM Awards
Plextronics and IMEC Team Up on Development of Organic Solar Cells Plextronics and IMEC Team Up on Development of Organic Solar Cells
Rebuilding Together Prepares for Onslaught of Hurricane Gustav
Rebuilding Together's Gulf Coast Operations is closely monitoring the situation in Southern Louisiana and the Gulf region as Hurricane Gustav approaches
Full Story		 Rebuilding Together's Gulf Coast Operations is closely monitoring the situation in Southern Louisiana and the Gulf region as Hurricane Gustav approaches
Breakthrough Performance from New COHRlastic Flame Retardant V-0 Silicone Sponge Breakthrough Performance from New COHRlastic Flame Retardant V-0 Silicone Sponge
New High Performance Gap Fillers Meets Customer Need for Various Levels of Conductivity and Compression Force New High Performance Gap Fillers Meets Customer Need for Various Levels of Conductivity and Compression Force
Formulators Announce PowerGrip High Performance Flooring Adhesives Formulators Announce PowerGrip High Performance Flooring Adhesives


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