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More Pleasant Lighting from Compact Fluorescent Lights on the Way More Pleasant Lighting from Compact Fluorescent Lights on the Way
The Coca-Cola Company's iconic red billboard in New York City's Times Square is going Times Square Coca Cola Billboard Goes Green
The Coca-Cola Company's iconic red billboard in New York City's Times Square is going "green" in time for New York's famous New Year's celebration
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National Trust for Historic Preservation Award Goes to Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration Team National Trust for Historic Preservation Award Goes to Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration Team
Heavy Excavation Work Begins on Fence Dividing USA and Mexico
Sukut, owners of the largest fleet of heavy equipment in California, breaks through tough terrain to secure U.S. borders
Full Story		 Sukut, owners of the largest fleet of heavy equipment in California, breaks through tough terrain to secure U.S. borders
Environmentally Friendly Scagliola Stone Mantels Grace Green Homes and Hotels Nationwide Environmentally Friendly Scagliola Stone Mantels Grace Green Homes and Hotels Nationwide
Pleasanton, Kansas Gets New Precast Concrete Production Facility Pleasanton, Kansas Gets New Precast Concrete Production Facility
Environmental engineering company and water expert MWH is working with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and manufacturers Aqualogic, to produce affordable wall-mounted rainwater harvesting systems that can be fitted to homes to reduce water consumption and down stream flooding Low Cost Rainwater Havesting System Developed to Reduce Water Consumption and Flooding
Environmental engineering company and water expert MWH is working with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and manufacturers Aqualogic, to produce affordable wall-mounted rainwater harvesting systems that can be fitted to homes to reduce water consumption and down stream flooding
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Polyimide Foam Named Invention of the Year by NASA
The 2007 NASA Commercial Invention of the Year is a multi-use foam that insulates for sound, heat and cold with aerospace and down to Earth applications
Full Story		 The 2007 NASA Commercial Invention of the Year is a multi-use foam that insulates for sound, heat and cold with aerospace and down to Earth applications
DIY Advice, How to Make Concrete Countertops DIY Advice, How to Make Concrete Countertops
Religious Product News magazine recognizes the AlphaSorb acoustical wall panels, by Acoustical Solutions, Inc., of Richmond Virginia, for their innovation and ability to help churches operate their facilities more effectively and efficiently Award for Acoustic Wall Panels
Religious Product News magazine recognizes the AlphaSorb acoustical wall panels, by Acoustical Solutions, Inc., of Richmond Virginia, for their innovation and ability to help churches operate their facilities more effectively and efficiently
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Siemens Installs Turnkey Solar Plant on Roof of X-Ray Manufacturing Plant Siemens Installs Turnkey Solar Plant on Roof of X-Ray Manufacturing Plant
Fastest Elevators in Italy Ordered for Government Building Fastest Elevators in Italy Ordered for Government Building
Geothermal Heating Used for Air Force Base
Geothermal heating has been used since the time of the Romans as a way of heating buildings, and now it has come to Minot Air Force Base
Full Story		 Geothermal heating has been used since the time of the Romans as a way of heating buildings, and now it has come to Minot Air Force Base
Pyrotenax mineral-insulated (Pyro MI) cables have been employed at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh in a programme of interior works which included the installation of new interior lighting, bespoke chandeliers and a fire detection system New Cables, Lights and Fire Detection System for Edinburgh Cathedral
Pyrotenax mineral-insulated (Pyro MI) cables have been employed at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh in a programme of interior works which included the installation of new interior lighting, bespoke chandeliers and a fire detection system
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PPG Publishes Sustainable Building Products Brochure PPG Publishes Sustainable Building Products Brochure
Increasing Bridge Safety With Energy Harnessing Radios
If changing the batteries in the remote control or smoke detector seems like a chore, imagine having to change hundreds of batteries in sensors scattered across a busy bridge
Full Story		 If changing the batteries in the remote control or smoke detector seems like a chore, imagine having to change hundreds of batteries in sensors scattered across a busy bridge
Move over, drills, saws, and jackhammers. Now there's something much faster for search-and-rescue missions. And, Homeland Security's new Concrete Buster just won a technology Best-of-the-Year Award from Popular Science Concrete Buster Technology Awarded for Search and Rescue Missions
Move over, drills, saws, and jackhammers. Now there's something much faster for search-and-rescue missions. And, Homeland Security's new Concrete Buster just won a technology Best-of-the-Year Award from Popular Science
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BASF Construction Chemicals Acquires Concrete Admixture Company
BASF Construction Chemicals (China) Co., Ltd. announced that it has acquired the concrete admixture business of Kejie Admixture Science Technology Co
Full Story		 BASF Construction Chemicals (China) Co., Ltd. announced that it has acquired the concrete admixture business of Kejie Admixture Science Technology Co
Guidebook shows how development in existing suburbs can absorb new growth and evolve in relation to changed demographic, technological, and economic condition Guidebook Shows Architects, Planners, Urban Designers and Developers how to Redesign and Redevelop Existing Suburbs
Guidebook shows how development in existing suburbs can absorb new growth and evolve in relation to changed demographic, technological, and economic condition
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Free Guide to Flooring Slip Tests Makes Flooring Safer
CERAM has published its free Guide to Slip Resistance Tests, which is available to download
Full Story		 CERAM has published its free Guide to Slip Resistance Tests, which is available to download
Researchers from the University of Salamanca used a terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) to evaluate the structural condition of the city walls of Ávila Laser Scanner Used to Evaluate Structural Integrity of Centuries Old Walls
Researchers from the University of Salamanca used a terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) to evaluate the structural condition of the city walls of Ávila
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House Designers Have Launched ENERGY STAR Approved House Plans House Designers Have Launched ENERGY STAR Approved House Plans
New 'Weathertight Durable Roof Underlay' Roofing Material Launched New 'Weathertight Durable Roof Underlay' Roofing Material Launched
Construction Marketing Award for Glass Office Partitioning Specialist, Optima Systems Construction Marketing Award for Glass Office Partitioning Specialist, Optima Systems
Easy and Safe Surface Preparation of Decorative Concrete
An improved method for preparing surfaces for decorative concrete arts makes it easier and safer for contractors to leave their stamp on the world. Franmar Chemical, Inc. specializes in safe, effective, green products designed to clean concrete surfaces and also remove paint, urethane, sealer and mastic
Full Story		 An improved method for preparing surfaces for decorative concrete arts makes it easier and safer for contractors to leave their stamp on the world. Franmar Chemical, Inc. specializes in safe, effective, green products designed to clean concrete surfaces and also remove paint, urethane, sealer and mastic
Construction Companies Commit to Halving Construction Waste Sent to Landfill Construction Companies Commit to Halving Construction Waste Sent to Landfill
Energy Efficient Lighting Controller Released for LED Lighting Systems Energy Efficient Lighting Controller Released for LED Lighting Systems
New Light Bulb Technology from GE New Light Bulb Technology from GE
The Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) of the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech won the grand prize at the 2008 International Capstone Design Fair with a trio of pole-climbing serpentine robots designed to take the place of construction workers tasked with dangerous jobs such as inspecting high-rises or underwater bridge piers Robots Designed to Save Lives of Construction Workers
The Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) of the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech won the grand prize at the 2008 International Capstone Design Fair with a trio of pole-climbing serpentine robots designed to take the place of construction workers tasked with dangerous jobs such as inspecting high-rises or underwater bridge piers
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Green Construction the Focus of New Course
Construction management Department at UALR offers a new course this spring teaching builders the techniques of building environmentally friendly new construction and retrofitting existing business to be more green
Full Story		 Construction management Department at UALR offers a new course this spring teaching builders the techniques of building environmentally friendly new construction and retrofitting existing business to be more green
Sky Vegetables, will host a summit of industry-leading specialists from around the world at the first-ever Building-Integrated Sustainable Agriculture (B-ISA) Summit Building Integrated Sustainable Agriculture Summit
Sky Vegetables, will host a summit of industry-leading specialists from around the world at the first-ever Building-Integrated Sustainable Agriculture (B-ISA) Summit
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Guide Released to Show Californian Schools How to Generate the Power They Consume Guide Released to Show Californian Schools How to Generate the Power They Consume
Custom-Bilt Metals Roofs Deliver Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings to California Schools
Custom-Bilt Metals is pleased to announce its low-maintenance and energy-saving Titan Cool Roof metal roofing is helping Southwest College to significantly reduce its energy costs and contribute to green building energy certification
Full Story		 Custom-Bilt Metals is pleased to announce its low-maintenance and energy-saving Titan Cool Roof metal roofing is helping Southwest College to significantly reduce its energy costs and contribute to green building energy certification
Researchers Seeking Way to Built Hurricane Proof Homes That Bend in the Breeze Researchers Seeking Way to Built Hurricane Proof Homes That Bend in the Breeze
Revolutionary System Uses Water and Sand to Carve Stonework to Match Architect Vision Revolutionary System Uses Water and Sand to Carve Stonework to Match Architect Vision
Air Contamination in School Buildings Air Contamination in School Buildings
Christmas trees come in many shapes and sizes - and materials - real or fake. Depending on which tree you choose this Christmas, the impact on the environment may be large or small How to Choose an Environmentally Friendly Christmas Tree for Your Home
Christmas trees come in many shapes and sizes - and materials - real or fake. Depending on which tree you choose this Christmas, the impact on the environment may be large or small
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Wood Grain and Natural Patterns Influence New Road Lighting Wood Grain and Natural Patterns Influence New Road Lighting
Metabo's New Versatile 6" Dual Random Orbit Sander Enables Quick Changes Between Fine Finishing and Heavy Duty Stock Removal
Metabo launches new orbital sander
Full Story		 Metabo launches new orbital sander
DuPont has announced it has introduced DuPont Active Layer RS renewably sourced moisture barrier films for use in carpet cushioning DuPont Launches Renewably Sourced Material for Carpet Cushion
DuPont has announced it has introduced DuPont Active Layer RS renewably sourced moisture barrier films for use in carpet cushioning
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FEEL, Recycled Glass Mosaic from Trend USA
Combining technological advances with environmental awareness, Trend USA introduces a new collection of glass mosaics called FEEL
Full Story		 Combining technological advances with environmental awareness, Trend USA introduces a new collection of glass mosaics called FEEL
True North Log Homes, a leading manufacturer of custom log homes, was awarded first place by the US-based National Association of Home Builders Prestigious American Award for Canadian Log Home Company
True North Log Homes, a leading manufacturer of custom log homes, was awarded first place by the US-based National Association of Home Builders
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Homes Built from Concrete Go Mainstream
Growing in popularity, concrete homes offer homeowners many more benefits when compared to traditional wood-framed homes
Full Story		 Growing in popularity, concrete homes offer homeowners many more benefits when compared to traditional wood-framed homes
Sustainability and Health Issues in the Hardwood Flooring Market Sustainability and Health Issues in the Hardwood Flooring Market
SUBWAY's First Eco-Store Receives LEED Silver Certification SUBWAY's First Eco-Store Receives LEED Silver Certification
Climate Change Must be Considered by Town Planners Climate Change Must be Considered by Town Planners
The global cement industry can avoid up to 90 percent of emissions projected according to a new WWF report Cement Industry Can Dramatically Cut Emissions
The global cement industry can avoid up to 90 percent of emissions projected according to a new WWF report
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Solar Cells to Become Part of Buildings, Streets and Sidewalks
The third annual "IBM Next Five in Five" is a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years
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BRE Green Building Guide Has Big Impact BRE Green Building Guide Has Big Impact
Jessup Manufacturing Company's Glo Brite Eco Exit safety signs have received a 2009 Top Products Award from Building Operating Management magazine Environmentally Friendly Glo Brite Eco Exit Safety Signs Get Building Operating Management Top Products Award
Jessup Manufacturing Company's Glo Brite Eco Exit safety signs have received a 2009 Top Products Award from Building Operating Management magazine
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