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For individuals responsible for finding gas leaks in structures such as plants, factories, office buildings, and homes, or leaks in equipment that store or use gas, Extech gas leak detectors may be one of the most important tools available Stop House Explosions With Handheld Gas Leak Detectors
For individuals responsible for finding gas leaks in structures such as plants, factories, office buildings, and homes, or leaks in equipment that store or use gas, Extech gas leak detectors may be one of the most important tools available
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Solar Control Glass from PPG Industries Hits Milestone
PPG Industries has shipped its 20-millionth square-foot of Solarban 70XL glass
Full Story		 PPG Industries has shipped its 20-millionth square-foot of Solarban 70XL glass
LiteLED Releases New LED Striplight LiteLED Releases New LED Striplight
Americas Watchdog's Homeowners Consumer Center is leading a national investigation into what could be toxic imported Chinese dry wall that began showing up in the United States in 2001 Toxic Drywall From China Now Being Investigated Across America
Americas Watchdog's Homeowners Consumer Center is leading a national investigation into what could be toxic imported Chinese dry wall that began showing up in the United States in 2001
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Weathering of Advanced Composites for Bridges and Piers Being Studied by NIST and French Lab
NIST has signed an agreement to collaborate with the French National Scientific and Technological Institute to investigate the use of fiber-reinforced polymer composites in high-strength, civil-infrastructure applications such as wind turbines or bridges and piers
Full Story		 NIST has signed an agreement to collaborate with the French National Scientific and Technological Institute to investigate the use of fiber-reinforced polymer composites in high-strength, civil-infrastructure applications such as wind turbines or bridges and piers
Petra Solar, Inc., the leading provider of innovative photovoltaic (PV) solutions for utilities, announces the SunWave(TM) Solar AC System, the only proven grid interactive pole-mounted solar system for installation on utility distribution poles and streetlight poles Utility Pole Mounted Grid Connected Solar Systems Introduced by SunWave
Petra Solar, Inc., the leading provider of innovative photovoltaic (PV) solutions for utilities, announces the SunWave(TM) Solar AC System, the only proven grid interactive pole-mounted solar system for installation on utility distribution poles and streetlight poles
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Sewerage and Drainpipe Conference to Bring Together Top Experts in the Field Sewerage and Drainpipe Conference to Bring Together Top Experts in the Field
Despite Difficult Economic Times, Green Building Opportunities Abound Despite Difficult Economic Times, Green Building Opportunities Abound
ChiselCrete From Artisan Precast Simulates Dry-Stacked Stone Walls
Artisan Precast, a leader in the field of precast concrete fencing, is proud to announce the introduction of ChiselCrete, designed to simulate dry-stacked stone walls
Full Story		 Artisan Precast, a leader in the field of precast concrete fencing, is proud to announce the introduction of ChiselCrete, designed to simulate dry-stacked stone walls
Save Energy Forever Low-E Secondary Windows Cut Energy Costs in Unique Way Save Energy Forever Low-E Secondary Windows Cut Energy Costs in Unique Way
Falcon Railing Mfg. has introduced a topless glass guard deck railing that, in many cases, enables real estate owners to add significant value to their homes by recapturing breathtaking vistas that may be obscured by the top and bottom rails of traditional barrier systems Better Views and Higher Property Values with Falcon Topless Deck Railing
Falcon Railing Mfg. has introduced a topless glass guard deck railing that, in many cases, enables real estate owners to add significant value to their homes by recapturing breathtaking vistas that may be obscured by the top and bottom rails of traditional barrier systems
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Murphy Beds and Modular Cabinetry Make Sense in the Current Economy Murphy Beds and Modular Cabinetry Make Sense in the Current Economy
High Quality Concrete Countertops In An Economical Package from Concrete Encounter
Answering the call to offer economical materials for construction and remodeling, Concrete Encounter of Connecticut is offering E-Z Counter at an economical price point. Made from the same materials as their custom countertops, E-Z Counter offers you the option of being unique for less
Full Story		 Answering the call to offer economical materials for construction and remodeling, Concrete Encounter of Connecticut is offering E-Z Counter at an economical price point. Made from the same materials as their custom countertops, E-Z Counter offers you the option of being unique for less
Women in Construction Week to be Celebrated Around America Women in Construction Week to be Celebrated Around America
Sustainable But Striking Prefabricated School Building Created in the UK Sustainable But Striking Prefabricated School Building Created in the UK
Parking Areas Get Energy Controlling Lighting Systems Parking Areas Get Energy Controlling Lighting Systems
Wine Guardian Wine Cooling Systems are available in four sizes for high-end residential wine cellars New Cooling System For High End Wine Cellars
Wine Guardian Wine Cooling Systems are available in four sizes for high-end residential wine cellars
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Concrete Results Helping Concrete Manufacturers Stay Viable in Tough Economic Times Concrete Results Helping Concrete Manufacturers Stay Viable in Tough Economic Times
American Clay Enterprises Gets Patent For Its Unique Clay Plaster Formula American Clay Enterprises Gets Patent For Its Unique Clay Plaster Formula
GREAT STUFF Insulating Foam Sealant Brings Energy Savings to Tough Economic Times
GREAT STUFF Insulating Foam Sealant manufactured by The Dow Chemical Company, found a silver lining to the stormy 2008 economy
Full Story		 GREAT STUFF Insulating Foam Sealant manufactured by The Dow Chemical Company, found a silver lining to the stormy 2008 economy
Step For Making the Most of Residential Energy Efficiency Federal Tax Credits Included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Step For Making the Most of Residential Energy Efficiency Federal Tax Credits Included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Metro DC Chapter awarded Ark Contracting of Chevy Chase the 2008 Capital COTY (Contractor of the Year) the Grand Prize for Green Remodeling Remodelling Industry Names Ark Contracting The Best in Green Remodeling Four Years Running
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Metro DC Chapter awarded Ark Contracting of Chevy Chase the 2008 Capital COTY (Contractor of the Year) the Grand Prize for Green Remodeling
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Sustainability in Architecture With Innovative Design Using Recycled and Green Building Materials
The University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture is primed to sharpen and green the cutting edge of design and architecture with the new UH Green Building Components
Full Story		 The University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture is primed to sharpen and green the cutting edge of design and architecture with the new UH Green Building Components
Earlier this month, the Norwegian government asked the Norwegian University of Science and Technology to host one out of eight new national Centers for Environment-friendly Energy Research. Over the next 8 years, The Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) are granted an annual budget of 4,5 million euros Green Building in Norway Gets 35 Million Euro Boost
Earlier this month, the Norwegian government asked the Norwegian University of Science and Technology to host one out of eight new national Centers for Environment-friendly Energy Research. Over the next 8 years, The Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) are granted an annual budget of 4,5 million euros
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Beijing Aquatics Center Gets Flame Retardant, Acoustic Insulation
BASF's specialty foam Basotect is being used in the Beijing swimming stadium in order to clad the interior of the building with flame-retardant and environmentally friendly acoustic insulation
Full Story		 BASF's specialty foam Basotect is being used in the Beijing swimming stadium in order to clad the interior of the building with flame-retardant and environmentally friendly acoustic insulation
A new study on the installed costs of solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems in the U.S. shows that the average cost of these systems declined significantly from 1998 to 2007, but remained relatively flat during the last two years of this period Getting Solar Electricity Installed Now Costs Less Than Ever Before
A new study on the installed costs of solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems in the U.S. shows that the average cost of these systems declined significantly from 1998 to 2007, but remained relatively flat during the last two years of this period
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Boeing Buildings and Manufacturing Go Green
Boeing today announced that all of its major manufacturing facilities received the internationally recognized ISO 14001 environmental certification by the end of 2008, marking achievement of one of the company's most significant environmental goals
Full Story		 Boeing today announced that all of its major manufacturing facilities received the internationally recognized ISO 14001 environmental certification by the end of 2008, marking achievement of one of the company's most significant environmental goals
Energy Management and Building Control System Launched by Schneider Electric and Philips Energy Management and Building Control System Launched by Schneider Electric and Philips
PANalytical is pleased to announce that renowned Dutch scientist and diffraction analysis pioneer, Dr. Hugo Rietveld, will be the keynote speaker on the first day of the 2009 Building Materials Analysis workshop Dutch Scientist to Deliver Keynote at 2009 Building Materials Workshop
PANalytical is pleased to announce that renowned Dutch scientist and diffraction analysis pioneer, Dr. Hugo Rietveld, will be the keynote speaker on the first day of the 2009 Building Materials Analysis workshop
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ThyssenKrupp Elevator Gets Order for TWIN Elevator System in Dubai
New residential and office building in the desert city to be fitted with the innovative TWIN system from ThyssenKrupp Elevator
Full Story		 New residential and office building in the desert city to be fitted with the innovative TWIN system from ThyssenKrupp Elevator
Nansulate Launches Insulation Film For Greenhouses Nansulate Launches Insulation Film For Greenhouses
Research conducted at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory suggests that operating buildings more energy efficiently could have benefits for the health of occupants and, surprisingly, also for their comfort Reduced Cooling and Heating in Buildings May Improve Health
Research conducted at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory suggests that operating buildings more energy efficiently could have benefits for the health of occupants and, surprisingly, also for their comfort
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Ultimate Shower Experience from Brizo Sensori Custom Shower System
Brizo, the faucet brand for the fashion forward, previewed at the 2009 International Builders' Show (IBS) the luxurious new Sensori (Sen-SOR-ee) Custom Shower System that is sure to engage the senses of the most refined, discriminating consumer
Full Story		 Brizo, the faucet brand for the fashion forward, previewed at the 2009 International Builders' Show (IBS) the luxurious new Sensori (Sen-SOR-ee) Custom Shower System that is sure to engage the senses of the most refined, discriminating consumer
Diamond Tech Tiles, manufacturer of affordable luxury glass, stone and metal tile products, introduced Travertine - Glass Series, an extraordinarily beautiful mix of travertine and glass tile, at the 2009 Surfaces Show in Las Vegas New Range of Tiles Blends Natural Stone and Reflective Glass
Diamond Tech Tiles, manufacturer of affordable luxury glass, stone and metal tile products, introduced Travertine - Glass Series, an extraordinarily beautiful mix of travertine and glass tile, at the 2009 Surfaces Show in Las Vegas
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Rapid Transport System Under Construction at Heathrow Airport
ULTra offers an advanced form of PRT (Personal Rapid Transit), ready for application, giving effective, low cost and sustainable transport for cities, airports and special developments worldwide
Full Story		 ULTra offers an advanced form of PRT (Personal Rapid Transit), ready for application, giving effective, low cost and sustainable transport for cities, airports and special developments worldwide
Americas Watchdog's Homeowner Consumer Center is expanding its national investigation of imported Chinese dry wall, because of the potential health risks associated with this product Chinese Drywall May Kill and Has Been Used In Florida, The Gulf States, Georgia, The Carolinas and New Orleans
Americas Watchdog's Homeowner Consumer Center is expanding its national investigation of imported Chinese dry wall, because of the potential health risks associated with this product
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Rave Reviews for Solid Wood Closets
Closet organizers made entirely with eco-friendly real solid wood, beautifully hand finished to furniture-quality that is easy to install and reasonably priced, pleased all the pros that visited Solid Wood Closets' booth at IBS
Full Story		 Closet organizers made entirely with eco-friendly real solid wood, beautifully hand finished to furniture-quality that is easy to install and reasonably priced, pleased all the pros that visited Solid Wood Closets' booth at IBS
Kohler, Moen and Price Pfister become first faucet companies to certified by NSF to comply with new lead regulations Low Lead Pumbing Products Can Now Get NSF Certification
Kohler, Moen and Price Pfister become first faucet companies to certified by NSF to comply with new lead regulations
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Deal Signed on World's Largest Solar Power Plant
Southern California Edison (SCE) and BrightSource Energy have reached agreement on a series of contracts for 1,300 megawatts of clean solar thermal power, enough to serve nearly 845,000 homes
Full Story		 Southern California Edison (SCE) and BrightSource Energy have reached agreement on a series of contracts for 1,300 megawatts of clean solar thermal power, enough to serve nearly 845,000 homes
The Live Green, Live Smart Institute has announced that is has received the coveted Outstanding Custom Project Award from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) for the highest rating home in the history of the LEED for Homes program Taking Green Construction to the Limit as USGBC Certifies World's Most Environmentally Friendly House
The Live Green, Live Smart Institute has announced that is has received the coveted Outstanding Custom Project Award from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) for the highest rating home in the history of the LEED for Homes program
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Tips and Tricks for How to Seal Concrete Floors
The ConcreteNetwork.com has updated its concrete sealer section with up-to-date articles and information on today's most innovative products, including tips on how to seal concrete floors
Full Story		 The ConcreteNetwork.com has updated its concrete sealer section with up-to-date articles and information on today's most innovative products, including tips on how to seal concrete floors
Auro UK Natural Paints are pleased to announce the launch of their new look label that incorporates Ethical Consumer Magazine's new Best Buy logo Auro UK Natural Paints Launches New Labelling
Auro UK Natural Paints are pleased to announce the launch of their new look label that incorporates Ethical Consumer Magazine's new Best Buy logo
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Researchers Patent Method That Doubles the Service Life of Concrete
Engineers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are patenting a method that is expected to double the service life of concrete
Full Story		 Engineers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are patenting a method that is expected to double the service life of concrete
A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change, published February 10, 2009 online by Environmental Science and Technology, shows that Better Planning for Cities Can Lead to Decresing CO2 Emissions
A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change, published February 10, 2009 online by Environmental Science and Technology, shows that "smart growth" combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities' carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
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Schools and Other Buildings Can Be Strengthened Against Earthquakes Using Simple Method
Researchers built an entire three-story building inside Purdue's Robert L. and Terry L. Bowen Laboratory for Large-Scale Civil Engineering Research to test the effectiveness of a simple, inexpensive method to strengthen buildings and reduce their vulnerability to earthquakes
Full Story		 Researchers built an entire three-story building inside Purdue's Robert L. and Terry L. Bowen Laboratory for Large-Scale Civil Engineering Research to test the effectiveness of a simple, inexpensive method to strengthen buildings and reduce their vulnerability to earthquakes
Discarded electronic hardware, including bits and pieces that built the information superhighway, can be recycled into an additive that makes super-strong asphalt paving material for real highways, researchers in China are reporting in a new study Building Roads From Old Electronics
Discarded electronic hardware, including bits and pieces that built the information superhighway, can be recycled into an additive that makes super-strong asphalt paving material for real highways, researchers in China are reporting in a new study
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Antibacterial Plaster Developed With Sterilizing Effects Better Than Penicillin
Scientists in China are reporting development and testing of new self-sanitizing plaster with more powerful antibacterial effects than penicillin. The material could be used in wall coatings, paints, art works and other products
Full Story		 Scientists in China are reporting development and testing of new self-sanitizing plaster with more powerful antibacterial effects than penicillin. The material could be used in wall coatings, paints, art works and other products
Public Service Electric and Gas Company today asked New Jersey regulators to approve a $773-million proposal to bring the benefits of 120 megawatts of solar power directly to communities and customers throughout its service territory PSEand G Propose Bringing Solar Power to New Jersey
Public Service Electric and Gas Company today asked New Jersey regulators to approve a $773-million proposal to bring the benefits of 120 megawatts of solar power directly to communities and customers throughout its service territory
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How to Set a Realistic Remodelling Budget
Money. Few things cause more quarrels and tension. Luckily, developing a budget for aremodeling project does not need to be nerve-wracking or start a family war in the living room. Remember these simple tips from The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Full Story		 Money. Few things cause more quarrels and tension. Luckily, developing a budget for aremodeling project does not need to be nerve-wracking or start a family war in the living room. Remember these simple tips from The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Installing Andersen Windows and Doors May Mean You Qualify for 2009 Federal Tax Credit Installing Andersen Windows and Doors May Mean You Qualify for 2009 Federal Tax Credit
WE9-125 Quick 5 New Angle Grinder From Metabo Stabilized and Ideal For Heavy Operation
WE9-125 Quick 5" angle grinder has been built with Metabo's vario constamatic (VC) electronic speed stabilization. This makes the grinder ideal for heavy operating conditions such as grinding, cutting and finishing granite, marble or concrete as well as grinding and finishing metals
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LUMILUX T5 Fluorescent Lamps Give More Light While Using Less Electricity LUMILUX T5 Fluorescent Lamps Give More Light While Using Less Electricity
Thin Joint System Creates High Insulation Aircrete Walling For Stylish Apartment Block
H+H Thin Joint system creates a high insulation specification of aircrete walling as a Modern Method of Construction for the stylish five-storey Viewpoint apartment block, built by Bugler Developments for Asra Housing Association in London
Full Story		 H+H Thin Joint system creates a high insulation specification of aircrete walling as a Modern Method of Construction for the stylish five-storey Viewpoint apartment block, built by Bugler Developments for Asra Housing Association in London
Barricade Fire Gel has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its environmentally friendly formula through the use of safer surfactants and for its efforts in documenting a strategy for ensuring that only safer surfactants are used Barricade Fire Gel Wins EPA "Champion" Award
Barricade Fire Gel has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its environmentally friendly formula through the use of safer surfactants and for its efforts in documenting a strategy for ensuring that only safer surfactants are used
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Backyard Dangers From Copper Treated Wood Backyard Dangers From Copper Treated Wood
Innovative Front Discharge Concrete Conveyor from Atlas Polar Makes Short Work of Long Reaches Innovative Front Discharge Concrete Conveyor from Atlas Polar Makes Short Work of Long Reaches
NanaWall Systems Launches Single Track Slider System That Disappears On Opening
NanaWall Sytems introduces a new large opening glass wall for homeowners, builders, architects, and developers that completely disappears upon opening. Operating on a single plane, the new VSW65 offers unprecedented design and engineering benefits for residential and commercial design and architectural needs
Full Story		 NanaWall Sytems introduces a new large opening glass wall for homeowners, builders, architects, and developers that completely disappears upon opening. Operating on a single plane, the new VSW65 offers unprecedented design and engineering benefits for residential and commercial design and architectural needs
The Vinyl Siding Institute, Inc. (VSI) releases a Spanish language version of its Vinyl Siding Installation Manual, as well as an updated Installing Vinyl Siding DVD Vinyl Siding Institute Updates Installation DVD and Spanish Language Manual
The Vinyl Siding Institute, Inc. (VSI) releases a Spanish language version of its Vinyl Siding Installation Manual, as well as an updated Installing Vinyl Siding DVD
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Lack Of A Construction Site Safety Plan Causes Worker Injuries Lack Of A Construction Site Safety Plan Causes Worker Injuries
Comcast Center, United States' Tallest Green Office Building Uses CertainTeed Ceiling and Insulation Products Comcast Center, United States' Tallest Green Office Building Uses CertainTeed Ceiling and Insulation Products
Green Heating Proved to be Viable by Rural Community Green Heating Proved to be Viable by Rural Community
New Era in Sustainable and High Efficiency Home Heating With Biomass Combustion Heater
Scientists in Japan are reporting development of an improved "biomass charcoal combustion heater" that they say could open a new era in sustainable and ultra-high efficiency home heating
Full Story		 Scientists in Japan are reporting development of an improved
CERAM, a leading provider of slip resistance testing and consultancy, now offers standardised flooring slip tests to ensure flooring surfaces do not pose a health and safety threat to people Ceram Reducing Slip Hazards and Risks With Standardised Flooring Slip Tests
CERAM, a leading provider of slip resistance testing and consultancy, now offers standardised flooring slip tests to ensure flooring surfaces do not pose a health and safety threat to people
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Middle East Boasts Tallest Buildings Made Using Latest Materials and Technology Middle East Boasts Tallest Buildings Made Using Latest Materials and Technology
Environmental Impact of Building Construction Is Now Able To Be Predicted
A team of researchers from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) has developed a method that makes it possible to evaluate the environmental impacts caused during the construction of buildings in advance
Full Story		 A team of researchers from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) has developed a method that makes it possible to evaluate the environmental impacts caused during the construction of buildings in advance
A room has been developed with 85 microphones and eight cameras that act as the eyes and ears of a projected talking head that is capable of recognizing speakers and turning towards their position Smart Room Designed by Catalonian Researchers
A room has been developed with 85 microphones and eight cameras that act as the eyes and ears of a projected talking head that is capable of recognizing speakers and turning towards their position
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PVC Garage Floor Tiles Offer Unbeatable Strength and Durability
Consumers now have an easy decision on which type of garage flooring to choose
Full Story		 Consumers now have an easy decision on which type of garage flooring to choose
Green Building Materials on Show at 2009 NextGen Home in Las Vegas Green Building Materials on Show at 2009 NextGen Home in Las Vegas
Philips Releases Online Tool to Help LED Lights Meet ENERGY STAR Standards Philips Releases Online Tool to Help LED Lights Meet ENERGY STAR Standards
Hydro Turns to Milano to Improve Their Offering of Aluminium Building Solutions

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Heidelberg Cement Works to Promote Biodiversity at Their Mineral Extraction Sites Heidelberg Cement Works to Promote Biodiversity at Their Mineral Extraction Sites
Halo LED Downlights First to Meet ENERGY STAR Requirements for Solid State Lighting Halo LED Downlights First to Meet ENERGY STAR Requirements for Solid State Lighting
GreenSwitch Turns Off Electricity Saving Power and Money GreenSwitch Turns Off Electricity Saving Power and Money
How to Avoid Being Ripped Off When Buying an Awning How to Avoid Being Ripped Off When Buying an Awning
Rhino Linings Introduces Family Of New Epoxy Floor Coatings Solutions
Rhino Industrial, a business unit of Rhino Linings Corporation introduces its new family of epoxy product coating and lining solutions
Full Story		 Rhino Industrial, a business unit of Rhino Linings Corporation introduces its new family of epoxy product coating and lining solutions
Recycled Timber from Whole Log Lumber Shows How Beauty and Sustainability Go Hand-in-Hand Recycled Timber from Whole Log Lumber Shows How Beauty and Sustainability Go Hand-in-Hand
Architects From Around the World Compete in the ThyssenKrupp Elevator Architecture Award Architects From Around the World Compete in the ThyssenKrupp Elevator Architecture Award
LED Lighting Simulation Earns Technology Award LED Lighting Simulation Earns Technology Award
Because of consumer horror stories, Americas Watchdog's Homeowners Consumer Center is expanding its Florida investigation of possibly toxic Chinese imported Chinese dry wall Toxic Drywall Investigation Expanded by Consumer Watchdog
Because of consumer horror stories, Americas Watchdog's Homeowners Consumer Center is expanding its Florida investigation of possibly toxic Chinese imported Chinese dry wall
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Energy Independent Systems Developed for Monitoring Structural Integrity of Bridges
Virginia Tech's Center for Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (CIMSS) has developed a suite of new technologies to provide a continuous, energy independent monitoring of the structural integrity of U.S. bridges
Full Story		 Virginia Tech's Center for Intelligent Material Systems and Structures (CIMSS) has developed a suite of new technologies to provide a continuous, energy independent monitoring of the structural integrity of U.S. bridges
The EZ-Screen 1200XL enables contractors to recycle topsoil on the jobsite, eliminating energy consumption used on disposing of old soil and trucking in new soil EZ-Screen Topsoil Screener That Enables Green Topsoil Recycling
The EZ-Screen 1200XL enables contractors to recycle topsoil on the jobsite, eliminating energy consumption used on disposing of old soil and trucking in new soil
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Hanley Wood's ECOHOME Named Finalist for Best Start-Up Magazine and New Web Site
ECOHOME, an integrated network of media including a magazine, Web site and e-newsletter, is a finalist in the 2009 Neal Awards competition and min's 2008 Best of the Web Awards
Full Story		 ECOHOME, an integrated network of media including a magazine, Web site and e-newsletter, is a finalist in the 2009 Neal Awards competition and min's 2008 Best of the Web Awards
An exotic metal alloy discovered by an international collaboration working at NIST's Center for Neutron Research may be the key to a new quieter, more economical class of home and commercial refrigeration systems based on magnetics rather than conventional gas compression and expansion Magnetics The Key to Highly Economical Cooling Systems
An exotic metal alloy discovered by an international collaboration working at NIST's Center for Neutron Research may be the key to a new quieter, more economical class of home and commercial refrigeration systems based on magnetics rather than conventional gas compression and expansion
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Nanotechnology Being Used to Double the Service Life of Concrete
NIST engineers are patenting a method that is expected to double the service life of concrete. The key is a nano-sized additive
Full Story		 NIST engineers are patenting a method that is expected to double the service life of concrete. The key is a nano-sized additive
Carlisle Energy Services and Energy Conversion Devices to Deliver Photovoltaic Systems for Commercial Roofs Carlisle Energy Services and Energy Conversion Devices to Deliver Photovoltaic Systems for Commercial Roofs
CertainTeed Gypsum Introduces GlasRoc Tile Backer Using Patented Embedded Glass Reinforced Gypsum Technology CertainTeed Gypsum Introduces GlasRoc Tile Backer Using Patented Embedded Glass Reinforced Gypsum Technology
Builders at Las Vegas International Show Turning Green Builders at Las Vegas International Show Turning Green
On January 14th, 2009 at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, House Plan Gallery was awarded the House Plan Gallery Awarded Top Design Honor at 2009 International Builders Show
On January 14th, 2009 at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, House Plan Gallery was awarded the "Most Marketable Portfolio - Overall" award by Hanley Wood, one of the North America's leading house plan publishers
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Greenblock ICF Wall Systems to be Used in Largest Green Home in U.S. Greenblock ICF Wall Systems to be Used in Largest Green Home in U.S.
Super Bright, LED Lighting for Superbowl Stadium
Raymond James Stadium will be hosting Super Bowl XLIII. LED Source and Philips - Color Kinetics is helping illuminate the stadium with the newly launched ColorReach Powercore, one of the biggest, brightest exterior LED's in the world
Full Story		 Raymond James Stadium will be hosting Super Bowl XLIII. LED Source and Philips - Color Kinetics is helping illuminate the stadium with the newly launched ColorReach Powercore, one of the biggest, brightest exterior LED's in the world


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