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Architectural Applications for Liquid and Powder Fluoropolymer Coatings Review Published by PPG Industries Architectural Applications for Liquid and Powder Fluoropolymer Coatings Review Published by PPG Industries
Kohl Department Store Buildings Recognised For Environmental Features Kohl Department Store Buildings Recognised For Environmental Features
KONE Unveils New Elevator Interiors KONE Unveils New Elevator Interiors
The Future of Solar Technology in Buildings After Recession Will Be Fast and Strong Growth The Future of Solar Technology in Buildings After Recession Will Be Fast and Strong Growth
Affordable Housing Developers Meet to Discuss Green Building Affordable Housing Developers Meet to Discuss Green Building
Following the conclusion of the successful three-day production and operational testing period, Abengoa Solar has begun commercial operation of the new PS20 solar power tower plant located at the Solúcar Platform, near Seville (Spain) Solar Power Tower Beings Operation
Following the conclusion of the successful three-day production and operational testing period, Abengoa Solar has begun commercial operation of the new PS20 solar power tower plant located at the Solúcar Platform, near Seville (Spain)
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Community Building To Be Ugraded With Renewable Energy Grants Community Building To Be Ugraded With Renewable Energy Grants
Building Unions Encourage Clean Energy Building Unions Encourage Clean Energy
First Solar Photovoltaic Panels to be Used for Australia's Largest Solar Power Installation First Solar Photovoltaic Panels to be Used for Australia's Largest Solar Power Installation
Anit-Reflective Glass Helping to Make Solar Cells More Efficient
Solarphire AR glass is formulated with a proprietary anti-reflective coating that facilitates the efficient conversion of solar light into energy
Full Story		 Solarphire AR glass is formulated with a proprietary anti-reflective coating that facilitates the efficient conversion of solar light into energy
Rockwool’s Rockfloor mineral wool insulation helped Wolseley, a leading supplier of construction products and materials, secure the Edie Award for Best Sustainable Construction Project Rockwool Rockfloor Insulation Contributes to Sustainable Construction Award
Rockwool’s Rockfloor mineral wool insulation helped Wolseley, a leading supplier of construction products and materials, secure the Edie Award for Best Sustainable Construction Project
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Largest Solar Panel Installation at a United States Transit Facility Comes To Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today unveiled a groundbreaking energy efficiency and renewable power project with the installation of the nation's largest solar panel system at a transit facility. It is also the largest solar panel installation within the City of Los Angeles
Full Story		 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today unveiled a groundbreaking energy efficiency and renewable power project with the installation of the nation's largest solar panel system at a transit facility. It is also the largest solar panel installation within the City of Los Angeles
Making high-quality bricks from abundantly available cow dung – instead of depleting scarce firewood and clay – earned the EcoFaeBrick team from Prasetiya Mulya Business School in Indonesia the $25,000 top prize at the tenth annual Global Social Venture Competition at the University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business this weekend Cow Dung Building Bricks Win Global Social Venture Competition
Making high-quality bricks from abundantly available cow dung – instead of depleting scarce firewood and clay – earned the EcoFaeBrick team from Prasetiya Mulya Business School in Indonesia the $25,000 top prize at the tenth annual Global Social Venture Competition at the University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business this weekend
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Off Grid Living In a Sustainable Modern Yurt
Everett Boutilett and Louis Johnson always had the intention of building a small, energy efficient dwelling. Although their original plans were to build an earth sheltered home, a close friend convinced them that a yurt might be the way to go
Full Story		 Everett Boutilett and Louis Johnson always had the intention of building a small, energy efficient dwelling. Although their original plans were to build an earth sheltered home, a close friend convinced them that a yurt might be the way to go
LIGHTFAIR International Tradeshow and Conference Celebrates 20 Years of Lighting Innovation, Education, Leadership LIGHTFAIR International Tradeshow and Conference Celebrates 20 Years of Lighting Innovation, Education, Leadership
Concord Steel, Inc., the leading independent manufacturer and supplier of custom fabricated steel counterweights, was awarded a contract to provide steel counterweights for all 71 elevators being installed by ThyssenKrupp Elevator in the Freedom Tower, at One World Trade Center, in New York City Concord Steel Wins ThyssenKrupp Elevator Contract to Supply Elevator Counterweights for One World Trade Center in New York City
Concord Steel, Inc., the leading independent manufacturer and supplier of custom fabricated steel counterweights, was awarded a contract to provide steel counterweights for all 71 elevators being installed by ThyssenKrupp Elevator in the Freedom Tower, at One World Trade Center, in New York City
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Engineers Develop Green and Recyclable Power Cables Engineers Develop Green and Recyclable Power Cables
Wooden Design Workshop Won by WISA Wooden Design Hotel Wooden Design Workshop Won by WISA Wooden Design Hotel
Echelon Joins California Lighting Center
Echelon Corporation announced today that it has become an affiliate member of the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC)
Full Story		 Echelon Corporation announced today that it has become an affiliate member of the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC)
Vice President Joe Biden today visited Serious Materials Chicago, a window factory that is reopening thanks to increased demand for energy-saving building products as a result of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investments in weatherization and energy programs and energy efficiency tax credits Window Company Reopened With Recovery Act Funding Gets Visit From Vice President Joe Biden
Vice President Joe Biden today visited Serious Materials Chicago, a window factory that is reopening thanks to increased demand for energy-saving building products as a result of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investments in weatherization and energy programs and energy efficiency tax credits
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Push For New Buildings in Europe To Produce as Much Energy As They Use
WWF has welcomed a European Parliament vote that proposes a 2019 deadline for all new houses, offices and shops built in the European Union to produce the same amount of energy they consume. The deadline will be 2016 for all new public buildings
Full Story		 WWF has welcomed a European Parliament vote that proposes a 2019 deadline for all new houses, offices and shops built in the European Union to produce the same amount of energy they consume. The deadline will be 2016 for all new public buildings
Student Teams From Around the World Challenged to Design an Earthquake Resistant Building Student Teams From Around the World Challenged to Design an Earthquake Resistant Building
A new data model developed by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and their colleagues at other universities and in the private sector will help facilities and buildings save power through automated demand response technology, and advance the development of the Smart Grid Electricity Savings to Come From Further Advances in Smart Grid Technology
A new data model developed by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and their colleagues at other universities and in the private sector will help facilities and buildings save power through automated demand response technology, and advance the development of the Smart Grid
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Ancient Building Materials May Be The Way of the Future Ancient Building Materials May Be The Way of the Future
LED Lights Become Feature of Hotel Refurbishment
The Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Regensburg now has yet another attraction. In the newly refurbished conference room known as the “Light” room, linear modules with Golden Dragon LEDs from OSRAM are used to create any lighting of any mood, color and intensity
Full Story		 The Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Regensburg now has yet another attraction. In the newly refurbished conference room known as the “Light” room, linear modules with Golden Dragon LEDs from OSRAM are used to create any lighting of any mood, color and intensity
Rockwool Showcasing Recyclable, Energy Efficient Insulation Rockwool Showcasing Recyclable, Energy Efficient Insulation
Big Success For Environmentally Friendly Concrete Floor Coatings Big Success For Environmentally Friendly Concrete Floor Coatings
New Colours For uPVC Windows From Conservatory Outlet New Colours For uPVC Windows From Conservatory Outlet
Artisan Group, a nationwide network of premier countertop fabricators, has set out to change the stone industry by offering more experience, better quality stone and higher accreditation levels than what has become standard Artisan Group Lifting the Standard of Countertop Fabricators
Artisan Group, a nationwide network of premier countertop fabricators, has set out to change the stone industry by offering more experience, better quality stone and higher accreditation levels than what has become standard
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Environmental Benefits of Grey PolyPipe Plumbing Being Appreciated by Builders
Polypipe Building Products believes that a growing number of specifiers are coming to appreciate the green benefits of its predominantly grey coloured plumbing, heating and drainage products; as in a variety of ways they make important contributions to the environmental agenda
Full Story		 Polypipe Building Products believes that a growing number of specifiers are coming to appreciate the green benefits of its predominantly grey coloured plumbing, heating and drainage products; as in a variety of ways they make important contributions to the environmental agenda
The latest floor graphics technology from MacDermid Autotype, the leading European manufacturer of specialised hard coated films and chemicals, is being used by one of the UK's Independent Living Centres, which demonstrates equipment and aids for people with disabilities Floor Graphics Being Used To Help The Disabled
The latest floor graphics technology from MacDermid Autotype, the leading European manufacturer of specialised hard coated films and chemicals, is being used by one of the UK's Independent Living Centres, which demonstrates equipment and aids for people with disabilities
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Marioff HI-FOG Water Mist Fire Protection System Given Waterwise Recognition Award Marioff HI-FOG Water Mist Fire Protection System Given Waterwise Recognition Award
Los Angeles County Solar Mapping Portal Shows Solar Power Installations Around Los Angeles
CH2M HILL has completed the initial phase of the Los Angeles County Solar Mapping Portal, the largest solar map in terms of geographic area to date
Full Story		 CH2M HILL has completed the initial phase of the Los Angeles County Solar Mapping Portal, the largest solar map in terms of geographic area to date
Demolition Experts Plant Trees For Earth Day Demolition Experts Plant Trees For Earth Day
The National Children's Museum (NCM) today unveiled plans for its new Pelli Clarke Pelli-designed building, slated to open in 2013 at National Harbor, as a physical demonstration of the Museum's mission to inspire children to care about and improve the world National Children's Museum Reveals New Building Design
The National Children's Museum (NCM) today unveiled plans for its new Pelli Clarke Pelli-designed building, slated to open in 2013 at National Harbor, as a physical demonstration of the Museum's mission to inspire children to care about and improve the world
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Safer Floors With Commercial Floor Cleaning System From Heavyweight Solutions
Heavyweight Solutions introduces the Heavyweight Scrub Brush system for use on commercial floor surfaces to improve safety, to minimize dirt and other contamination, and to restore floor surface aesthetics
Full Story		 Heavyweight Solutions introduces the Heavyweight Scrub Brush system for use on commercial floor surfaces to improve safety, to minimize dirt and other contamination, and to restore floor surface aesthetics
MTI MicroFuel Cells announced today that they have entered into an agreement with a leading manufacturer of power tools to evaluate the Mobion platform for use in future cordless products for industrial applications Fuel Cell Power Packs Coming to Cordless Power Tools
MTI MicroFuel Cells announced today that they have entered into an agreement with a leading manufacturer of power tools to evaluate the Mobion platform for use in future cordless products for industrial applications
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Self Healing Concrete Means Safer and More Durable Buildings Self Healing Concrete Means Safer and More Durable Buildings
Upnor Launches California PEX Microsite to Educates Plumbing Consumers and Builders
In response to the recent approval of PEX in the California Plumbing Code, Uponor, a leading manufacturer of PEX-a plumbing, fire safety and radiant systems, recently launched the www.CaliforniaPEX.com microsite to educate consumers and builders about the benefits of PEX as the superior plumbing alternative to copper and CPVC
Full Story		 In response to the recent approval of PEX in the California Plumbing Code, Uponor, a leading manufacturer of PEX-a plumbing, fire safety and radiant systems, recently launched the www.CaliforniaPEX.com microsite to educate consumers and builders about the benefits of PEX as the superior plumbing alternative to copper and CPVC
Environmentally Friendly Countertop Material Launched by Cosentino Environmentally Friendly Countertop Material Launched by Cosentino
Call Before You Dig Warning Renewed by Columbia Gas Call Before You Dig Warning Renewed by Columbia Gas
SkyTec Building and Architectural Firm Helps Home Owners Save Money and the Environment SkyTec Building and Architectural Firm Helps Home Owners Save Money and the Environment
Toxic Chinese drywall building materials have now been discovered in significant quantities in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolina's, Virginia, Maryland, Arizona, Nevada, California, and now Texas Toxic Chinese Drywall Now Found Causing Problems In Texas
Toxic Chinese drywall building materials have now been discovered in significant quantities in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolina's, Virginia, Maryland, Arizona, Nevada, California, and now Texas
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Miami Proposes $200 million Smart Grid Initiative to Help it Lead the Nation in Energy Efficiency Miami Proposes $200 million Smart Grid Initiative to Help it Lead the Nation in Energy Efficiency
National Gypsum Refute Claims Their Product Has Caused Problems Like Chinese Drywall
National Gypsum Company announced today the results of its investigation of a house whose owners claim the company's wallboard has caused the same problems experienced with wallboard produced in China
Full Story		 National Gypsum Company announced today the results of its investigation of a house whose owners claim the company's wallboard has caused the same problems experienced with wallboard produced in China
To enhance the cost and environmental benefits of wall-hung condensing boilers for residential use, SABIC Innovative Plastics offers high-performance Noryl, Ultem and Cycoloy resins to replace traditional metals such as copper and brass used in boiler components, such as condenser housings and manifolds Cost Improvements and Environmental Benefits To Come From New Boiler Materials From SABIC Innovative Plastics
To enhance the cost and environmental benefits of wall-hung condensing boilers for residential use, SABIC Innovative Plastics offers high-performance Noryl, Ultem and Cycoloy resins to replace traditional metals such as copper and brass used in boiler components, such as condenser housings and manifolds
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Rockwool Wins Contract For Insulation at BBC Headquarters Renovation
Rockwool, the world's leading manufacturer of non-combustible stone wool insulation solutions, has won the contract to supply insulation materials worth approximately £1 million for the BBC's refurbished Broadcasting House headquarters in central London
Full Story		 Rockwool, the world's leading manufacturer of non-combustible stone wool insulation solutions, has won the contract to supply insulation materials worth approximately £1 million for the BBC's refurbished Broadcasting House headquarters in central London
Advanced Power TopLED Plus is the new optimized LED from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors which has been designed particularly for architectural and sales lighting New LED Light From OSRAM
Advanced Power TopLED Plus is the new optimized LED from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors which has been designed particularly for architectural and sales lighting
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QD Vision Gets Department of Energy Funding for Nanotechnology Based Lighting QD Vision Gets Department of Energy Funding for Nanotechnology Based Lighting
NASA's Langley Research Center To Get Environmentally Friendly Building
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a contract to Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Baltimore, Md. , for the design and construction of an energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly and sustainable administration building at NASA's Langley Research Center
Full Story		 The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a contract to Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Baltimore, Md. , for the design and construction of an energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly and sustainable administration building at NASA's Langley Research Center
After a construction period of roughly three years, the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen was officially inaugurated in January ThyssenKrupp Materials Makes Futuristic Porsche Museum Possible
After a construction period of roughly three years, the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen was officially inaugurated in January
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Welsh Company Uses Industrial Waste to Make Ultra-Low Carbon Cement
A small Welsh company, Cenin Ltd., announced it has developed a new technology to reduce emissions from cement production by over 75 percent
Full Story		 A small Welsh company, Cenin Ltd., announced it has developed a new technology to reduce emissions from cement production by over 75 percent
Save Money With Free Earth Day Energy Audits Save Money With Free Earth Day Energy Audits
HercuWall HercuWall 'Green' Wall Building System to Be Launched in Arizona on Earth Day
HercuWall "green" wall building system, which could revolutionize homebuilding across the globe, will be introduced to Arizona on Earth Day by Smart Homes Alliance
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Vatican Building the Largest Solar Power Plant in Europe
The world’s smallest state, the Vatican, is set to spend 500 million euros ($660 million) building the biggest solar plant in Europe near the medieval village of Santa Maria di Galeria
Full Story		 The world’s smallest state, the Vatican, is set to spend 500 million euros ($660 million) building the biggest solar plant in Europe near the medieval village of Santa Maria di Galeria
Internal room dividers and doors can now have the ultimate in glass technology using Smart-Tint switchable privacy glass. The affordable switchable smart glass is now being manufactured in Leicester by Reflex Glass at sensible prices Smart-Tint Switchable Privacy Glass Now Available At Lower Prices in the UK
Internal room dividers and doors can now have the ultimate in glass technology using Smart-Tint switchable privacy glass. The affordable switchable smart glass is now being manufactured in Leicester by Reflex Glass at sensible prices
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Antimicrobial Paint Being Used to Kill Superbugs
Scientists in South Dakota are reporting development of the first broad-spectrum antimicrobial paint, a material that can simultaneously kill not just disease-causing bacteria but mold, fungi, and viruses
Full Story		 Scientists in South Dakota are reporting development of the first broad-spectrum antimicrobial paint, a material that can simultaneously kill not just disease-causing bacteria but mold, fungi, and viruses
Air Filters Improve Air Quality in Schools Air Filters Improve Air Quality in Schools
M/I Homes Inc. today announced the New Range of Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Homes Launched
M/I Homes Inc. today announced the "eco series", a new line of efficiently designed, economically priced, and ecologically smart homes
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Building Eco-Homes With The H+H Rå Build Method
The H+H Rå Build method of high-insulation aircrete reduced both costs and construction time for JTC Developments' three stylish ‘Eco’ family houses recently completed in Manchester
Full Story		 The H+H Rå Build method of high-insulation aircrete reduced both costs and construction time for JTC Developments' three stylish ‘Eco’ family houses recently completed in Manchester
University of Miami engineers are using a wireless monitoring system for analyzing the safety of older bridges while harvesting wind and structural vibrations as its sources of power Bridges Being Monitored by Systems Powered by Wind and the Motion of the Bridge Itself
University of Miami engineers are using a wireless monitoring system for analyzing the safety of older bridges while harvesting wind and structural vibrations as its sources of power
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Environmentally Friendly Artificial Turf Infill Introduced
Envirofill is a long lasting and ecofriendly alternative, for artificial turf infilling. As a premium choice that's ideal for sports fields or residential landscaping, Envirofill has been subjected to rigorous testing procedures - and will stand the test of time as a performance infill
Full Story		 Envirofill is a long lasting and ecofriendly alternative, for artificial turf infilling. As a premium choice that's ideal for sports fields or residential landscaping, Envirofill has been subjected to rigorous testing procedures - and will stand the test of time as a performance infill
OptoElectronix today announced a breakthrough in the use of LEDs for illumination of retail display lighting, appliances and task lights Appliances and Display Case Lights To Become More Energy Efficient With New LED Replacement
OptoElectronix today announced a breakthrough in the use of LEDs for illumination of retail display lighting, appliances and task lights
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Skil Introduce Range of Cordless Tools
SKIL Power Tools powers up its lithium ion collection with a new line of cordless 18 Volt Lithium Ion tools giving home project enthusiasts and professionals the enhanced performance, durability and convenience they need to tackle any project at affordable prices
Full Story		 SKIL Power Tools powers up its lithium ion collection with a new line of cordless 18 Volt Lithium Ion tools giving home project enthusiasts and professionals the enhanced performance, durability and convenience they need to tackle any project at affordable prices
Strong Demand Continues for Flooring Company Despite Economic Downturn Strong Demand Continues for Flooring Company Despite Economic Downturn
Kingspan Access Floors has recently introduced a pioneering recycling plan to help reduce the amount of waste generated by the installation of its floors that ends up in landfill Kingspan Access Floors Introduces Recycling Plan to Reduce Waste
Kingspan Access Floors has recently introduced a pioneering recycling plan to help reduce the amount of waste generated by the installation of its floors that ends up in landfill
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Glass New York City Ticket Booth Built Using DuPont SentryGlas
In a structure as theatrical as the shows for which it sells tickets, the TKTS Booth, long a fixture in the heart of New York City’s Times Square, has been made over into a glass structure that would not have been possible without the strength and protection of DuPont SentryGlas interlayers
Full Story		 In a structure as theatrical as the shows for which it sells tickets, the TKTS Booth, long a fixture in the heart of New York City’s Times Square, has been made over into a glass structure that would not have been possible without the strength and protection of DuPont SentryGlas interlayers
GE Project Plant-a-Bulb, helps consumers consider the environmental and financial benefits of energy efficient lighting, while bringing the lasting beauty and positive effects of perennial flower bulbs to selected Midwestern landscapes in cities such as Cleveland and Chicago GE Earthday Initiative Combines Beautiful Gardens With Efficient Lighting
GE Project Plant-a-Bulb, helps consumers consider the environmental and financial benefits of energy efficient lighting, while bringing the lasting beauty and positive effects of perennial flower bulbs to selected Midwestern landscapes in cities such as Cleveland and Chicago
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Five New Blue Glass Tints to be Introduced by PPG Industries
PPG Industries will introduce five blue glass tints at the 2009 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention and Design Expo in San Francisco
Full Story		 PPG Industries will introduce five blue glass tints at the 2009 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention and Design Expo in San Francisco
The structure and exact water content of gypsum plaster have remained a matter of speculation until now with scientists generating a structural model and computer calculations Calcined Gypsum Plaster Water Content Calculated by Scientists
The structure and exact water content of gypsum plaster have remained a matter of speculation until now with scientists generating a structural model and computer calculations
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Vinyl Window System Meets Toughest Hurricane Certification Vinyl Window System Meets Toughest Hurricane Certification
Fiberon Horizon Composite and Sensibuilt PVC Decking Now With 10 Year Warranty
Fiberon, a leading manufacturer of PVC and composite decking, is so confident in the performance of its Horizon composite and Sensibuilt PVC decking products that it now offers the industry's first 10-year stain and fade resistance warranty
Full Story		 Fiberon, a leading manufacturer of PVC and composite decking, is so confident in the performance of its Horizon composite and Sensibuilt PVC decking products that it now offers the industry's first 10-year stain and fade resistance warranty
Hettich America's innovative Lite-Inside wardrobe rails has been honored as one of Building Products Top 100 products Wardrobe Rail Named As A Top Building Product
Hettich America's innovative Lite-Inside wardrobe rails has been honored as one of Building Products Top 100 products
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Research Report Says North American Molding and Trim Market to Reach $11.4 billion by 2015
Popularity and awareness, attributable largely to TV home-improvement shows, as well as Internet and excessive media exposure of celebrity homes, have contributed in making molding and trim more than an just an option to turn one's home into an elegantly styled abode
Full Story		 Popularity and awareness, attributable largely to TV home-improvement shows, as well as Internet and excessive media exposure of celebrity homes, have contributed in making molding and trim more than an just an option to turn one's home into an elegantly styled abode
Chinese Drywall Litigation Conference to Investigate Legal Options Around Toxic Chinese Made Drywall Chinese Drywall Litigation Conference to Investigate Legal Options Around Toxic Chinese Made Drywall
Jessup Manufacturing Company has introduced a new product brochure outlining the features and benefits of the company's full line of award-winning Glo Brite Eco Exit signs Zero Energy and Zero Maintenance Emergency Exit Signs
Jessup Manufacturing Company has introduced a new product brochure outlining the features and benefits of the company's full line of award-winning Glo Brite Eco Exit signs
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Workshop Held to Develop New Paving Technology for Sustainble Road Building Workshop Held to Develop New Paving Technology for Sustainble Road Building
Aloca Kawneer Offers New Solutions for Builders and Architects Aloca Kawneer Offers New Solutions for Builders and Architects
Stanley Makes iPhone App That is an Accurate Builder's Level
The STANLEY Level iPhone app is a new and free application available online at the Apple App Store. It brings users the accuracy and reliability of real world STANLEY® tools in virtual form
Full Story		 The STANLEY Level iPhone app is a new and free application available online at the Apple App Store. It brings users the accuracy and reliability of real world STANLEY® tools in virtual form
Americas Watchdog, and its Homeowners Consumer Center is calling on President Obama to get personally involved with finding a solution to the worst homeowner environmental disaster in US history, toxic chinese made drywall President Obama Called Upon to Become Invloved in Finding a Solution to the Toxic Chinese Drywall Problem
Americas Watchdog, and its Homeowners Consumer Center is calling on President Obama to get personally involved with finding a solution to the worst homeowner environmental disaster in US history, toxic chinese made drywall
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PolyOne Releases New Cables for Solar Panels
PolyOne Corporation, has added compounds for cables used in solar panels to its portfolio of sustainable solutions. The protective cable insulation and jacketing made from PolyOne's ECCOH compounds can be found in solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity
Full Story		 PolyOne Corporation, has added compounds for cables used in solar panels to its portfolio of sustainable solutions. The protective cable insulation and jacketing made from PolyOne's ECCOH compounds can be found in solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity
Hemp Could Be the Building Material for Zero Carbon Houses in the Future Hemp Could Be the Building Material for Zero Carbon Houses in the Future
Powder-coating pioneer Abcor Industries today announced the introduction of ResiliColor, an extremely low-emitting powder coating finish for medium density fiberboard (MDF) interior doors Low Emissions Powder Coat Finish Introduced for MDF Doors
Powder-coating pioneer Abcor Industries today announced the introduction of ResiliColor, an extremely low-emitting powder coating finish for medium density fiberboard (MDF) interior doors
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Course Started to Teach Building Industry Professionals About Environmentally Friendly Paints Course Started to Teach Building Industry Professionals About Environmentally Friendly Paints
Qnuru Launches Sustainable Solar Powered Landscape Lighting Range
Qnuru today launched a revolutionary line of solar powered, landscape lighting fixtures that efficiently capture the sun's energy within expressive forms that are manufactured with full lifecycle sustainability in mind
Full Story		 Qnuru today launched a revolutionary line of solar powered, landscape lighting fixtures that efficiently capture the sun's energy within expressive forms that are manufactured with full lifecycle sustainability in mind
ThyssenKrupp Elevator has installed the world's fastest double-deck systems in the 492 meter Shanghai World Financial Center in China ThyssenKrupp Installs World's Fastest Double Deck Elevator System
ThyssenKrupp Elevator has installed the world's fastest double-deck systems in the 492 meter Shanghai World Financial Center in China
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Bayer Comes Up With Way of Making Stronger Bathtubs Bayer Comes Up With Way of Making Stronger Bathtubs
Engineers Develop Better Way For Spraying Concrete
WACKER application engineers wanted to reduce rebound during spraying concrete while also making the sprayed concrete water resistant. They developed polymeric additives for sprayed concrete for tunnel construction, making a major contribution toward building a new tunnel for the Stetten salt mine
Full Story		 WACKER application engineers wanted to reduce rebound during spraying concrete while also making the sprayed concrete water resistant. They developed polymeric additives for sprayed concrete for tunnel construction, making a major contribution toward building a new tunnel for the Stetten salt mine
Refurbishment Begins on Healthcare Building Refurbishment Begins on Healthcare Building
Roughly 20 percent of the electricity consumed worldwide is used in lighting. Though this consumption represents a large drain on resources, it also presents a tremendous opportunity for savings. Improving the efficiency of commercially available light bulbs could translate into dramatically lower energy usage Small Increases in Lighting Efficiency Translate to Massive Drops in Energy Consumption
Roughly 20 percent of the electricity consumed worldwide is used in lighting. Though this consumption represents a large drain on resources, it also presents a tremendous opportunity for savings. Improving the efficiency of commercially available light bulbs could translate into dramatically lower energy usage
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More Efficient, Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Bulbs on the Horizon
Long touted as an energy-saving alternative for home lighting, compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) now have the potential to be even more efficient, as well as dimmable
Full Story		 Long touted as an energy-saving alternative for home lighting, compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) now have the potential to be even more efficient, as well as dimmable
Solar Hot Water For Homes in Queensland, Australia Solar Hot Water For Homes in Queensland, Australia
Americas Watchdog's Homeowners Consumer Center is launching a national investigation of all treated wood products used as decking material. According to the group, the treated wood decking material was not supposed to fail due to exposure to the elements, but some is Treated Wood Decking Being Investigated After Failing on Exposure to the Elements
Americas Watchdog's Homeowners Consumer Center is launching a national investigation of all treated wood products used as decking material. According to the group, the treated wood decking material was not supposed to fail due to exposure to the elements, but some is
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Toxic Chinese Drywall Investigation Continues With Texas Discoveries
Americas Watchdog and its Homeowners Consumer Center have been advancing a nationwide and state by state of toxic Chinese drywall since the beginning of the year
Full Story		 Americas Watchdog and its Homeowners Consumer Center have been advancing a nationwide and state by state of toxic Chinese drywall since the beginning of the year
Concrete Producers Get Environmentally Friendly Technology Concrete Producers Get Environmentally Friendly Technology
World's most famous office building's more than $500 million upgrade program to incorporate comprehensive project with goal to reduce energy use by nearly 40 percent Empire State Building Gets Energy Efficient Retrofit
World's most famous office building's more than $500 million upgrade program to incorporate comprehensive project with goal to reduce energy use by nearly 40 percent
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Housing Market Recovery No Expected Until Mid-2010 and Construction Will Wait for 2011 Housing Market Recovery No Expected Until Mid-2010 and Construction Will Wait for 2011
World's Largest Swimming Pool Takes Shape in Egyptian Desert
Think big and build big is the premise behind the tourist revolution of Citystars Properties and Crystal Lagoons, which recently announced the creation of the world's largest pool, in the middle of the Egyptian desert
Full Story		 Think big and build big is the premise behind the tourist revolution of Citystars Properties and Crystal Lagoons, which recently announced the creation of the world's largest pool, in the middle of the Egyptian desert
Natural Light Shown to be Best Illumination Inside Buildings Natural Light Shown to be Best Illumination Inside Buildings
Sakai America's new SW990 double drum, high-frequency vibratory asphalt roller brings powerful performance to asphalt paving projects with its 4000 vpm, Deutz engine and dual drum drive system Sakai INtroduces New Asphalt Paving Roller
Sakai America's new SW990 double drum, high-frequency vibratory asphalt roller brings powerful performance to asphalt paving projects with its 4000 vpm, Deutz engine and dual drum drive system
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New Flooring Introduced by PPG Industries
PPG Industries recently introduced its latest wood flooring color trends and technologies to more than 100 flooring manufacturers and buyers during a seminar in Shanghai
Full Story		 PPG Industries recently introduced its latest wood flooring color trends and technologies to more than 100 flooring manufacturers and buyers during a seminar in Shanghai
Structural Insulated Panels Help Homeowners Reduce Energy Costs for Heating and Cooling Structural Insulated Panels Help Homeowners Reduce Energy Costs for Heating and Cooling
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth $14 million to provide a complete electrical balance of plant (eBoP) solution for a 150-megawatt (MW) integrated, combined-cycle solar power plant under construction in Algeria ABB to Build Hybrid Integrated Solar Power Plant
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth $14 million to provide a complete electrical balance of plant (eBoP) solution for a 150-megawatt (MW) integrated, combined-cycle solar power plant under construction in Algeria
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Conceptual Design Released for New York Storm Surge Barrier
ARCADIS, the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today announced that it has provided an idea of what a storm surge barrier aimed at protecting the New York and New Jersey Metropolitan Region from severe coastal flooding might look like
Full Story		 ARCADIS, the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today announced that it has provided an idea of what a storm surge barrier aimed at protecting the New York and New Jersey Metropolitan Region from severe coastal flooding might look like
Ambisol is Making Australia Green With the Federal Government Building Insulation Rebate Ambisol is Making Australia Green With the Federal Government Building Insulation Rebate
Closing out the first quarter, web statistics generated by ConcreteNetwork.com reveal the top ten metropolitan areas in the US for decorative concrete services. More concrete contractors were contacted in these ten areas than any other major metropolitan area across the country to apply decorative concrete techniques in homes and businesses Top 10 Areas in the United States for Decorative Concrete Revealed
Closing out the first quarter, web statistics generated by ConcreteNetwork.com reveal the top ten metropolitan areas in the US for decorative concrete services. More concrete contractors were contacted in these ten areas than any other major metropolitan area across the country to apply decorative concrete techniques in homes and businesses
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