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Reply.com Expands its Platform to Home Improvement Reply.com Expands its Platform to Home Improvement
Report on the Modernization of Interior Design Trends in India Report on the Modernization of Interior Design Trends in India
Frost & Sullivan Analyzes the Latin American Engineering Plastics Market Frost & Sullivan Analyzes the Latin American Engineering Plastics Market
ProLogis Signs Lease Agreement ProLogis Signs Lease Agreement
LEED Certification Now Easier With Help from xpedx LEED Certification Now Easier With Help from xpedx
GLBL's Brazil Unit Signs Contract with Petrobras GLBL's Brazil Unit Signs Contract with Petrobras
SSG Collaborates with Home Builders to deliver the Proficient Builder SSG Collaborates with Home Builders to deliver the Proficient Builder
Report on all Segments of the Value Chain of Dalian LNG terminal Report on all Segments of the Value Chain of Dalian LNG terminal
Anger Over the Banning of Advertisements About Asbestos-Related Dangers Anger Over the Banning of Advertisements About Asbestos-Related Dangers
Safer by Design Guide Offers Recommendations on Plant Safety Safer by Design Guide Offers Recommendations on Plant Safety
International Contractors to Compete for Northern Ireland Road Deal International Contractors to Compete for Northern Ireland Road Deal
Commercial Building Retrofit Initiative Summit Focused on Energy Efficiency Commercial Building Retrofit Initiative Summit Focused on Energy Efficiency
CIRCOR International Takes Over Pipeline Engineering & Supply CIRCOR International Takes Over Pipeline Engineering & Supply
Report on the Trends and Forecasts of the Global Engineering Services Industry Report on the Trends and Forecasts of the Global Engineering Services Industry
Report on the Utilization of Ethoxylate in China Report on the Utilization of Ethoxylate in China
NABCEP Solar Installation Training in Phoenix NABCEP Solar Installation Training in Phoenix
NCC Construction Norway Receives Warehouse and Parking Construction Contract NCC Construction Norway Receives Warehouse and Parking Construction Contract
NCC Construction to Build Offices at Sundbyberg's Industrial Property NCC Construction to Build Offices at Sundbyberg's Industrial Property
Adura LightPoint System Makes Existing Lighting Designs More Flexible Adura LightPoint System Makes Existing Lighting Designs More Flexible
Titanium Solutions to Target Late-Paying borrowers with Freddie Mac-Owned mortgage Titanium Solutions to Target Late-Paying borrowers with Freddie Mac-Owned mortgage
Report Reveals an Increase in Remodeling Activity in Parts of America Report Reveals an Increase in Remodeling Activity in Parts of America
Design Research Exhibit Spotlights Didriks as Featured Retailer Design Research Exhibit Spotlights Didriks as Featured Retailer
Concrete Pour at Haiyang Completed Concrete Pour at Haiyang Completed
Formosa Plastics Increases Pollution Controls at Two Petrochemical Plants Formosa Plastics Increases Pollution Controls at Two Petrochemical Plants
CTI Pleased with the Performance of the CTI BioForce 9000 CTI Pleased with the Performance of the CTI BioForce 9000
Fine Related to Competition-Curtailing activities at Skanska Asfaltti Oy Fine Related to Competition-Curtailing activities at Skanska Asfaltti Oy
Skanska to Construct Bridges and Platforms at Fulton Street Transit Center Skanska to Construct Bridges and Platforms at Fulton Street Transit Center
RectorSeal Takes Over Firestop Product Line from FlameSafe RectorSeal Takes Over Firestop Product Line from FlameSafe
Research Paper on High-Load Thermoplastic Bridges Research Paper on High-Load Thermoplastic Bridges
Serbia Receives Grant for an Aluminium Recycling Plant Serbia Receives Grant for an Aluminium Recycling Plant
RealSTARS System for Real State Organizations RealSTARS System for Real State Organizations
Wilder on the Taylor Opens Heritage Ranch and Recreation Preserve at Colorado Wilder on the Taylor Opens Heritage Ranch and Recreation Preserve at Colorado
Hands-on Guide for Financial Management in the Construction Industry Hands-on Guide for Financial Management in the Construction Industry
Granite Construction to Construct NY Queens Bored Tunnels and Structures Granite Construction to Construct NY Queens Bored Tunnels and Structures
AIU Provides Recycling Containers to Collect CFLs AIU Provides Recycling Containers to Collect CFLs
Residents Receive a Healthy Lifestyle at The Millennium Residents Receive a Healthy Lifestyle at The Millennium
Antares Homes Chooses the Unified360 Solution for Client Communication Antares Homes Chooses the Unified360 Solution for Client Communication
Recology Inc. Recycles Landfill Waste Recology Inc. Recycles Landfill Waste
Equipment Industry Workers Launch Grass Root Campaign Equipment Industry Workers Launch Grass Root Campaign
Hendrick Construction to Upgrade Lab Space at Oak Ridge National Laboratory Hendrick Construction to Upgrade Lab Space at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Cogdell Spencer Opens Medical Pavilion at Johns Hopkins Howard County Hospital Cogdell Spencer Opens Medical Pavilion at Johns Hopkins Howard County Hospital
DCHA Receives Recovery Act Grants DCHA Receives Recovery Act Grants
Brondell Demonstrates the Perfect Flush Water Saving Technology Brondell Demonstrates the Perfect Flush Water Saving Technology
GreenStone Farm Credit Services Commemorates New Corporate House Construction GreenStone Farm Credit Services Commemorates New Corporate House Construction
Conrad Industries to Construct Passenger/Vehicle Ferry Conrad Industries to Construct Passenger/Vehicle Ferry
NZ Gasoline Stations to Offer Winning Colours Stain Removers NZ Gasoline Stations to Offer Winning Colours Stain Removers
Researcher develops innovative construction material that 'rises from the ash' Research on the Potential of Geopolymer Concrete
Researcher develops innovative construction material that 'rises from the ash'
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Report on the Interior Design Patterns in India Report on the Interior Design Patterns in India
Conference on LEED Standards and Certifications Conference on LEED Standards and Certifications
Nansulate Insulation Coatings to be Utilized at the City of Fairbanks Nansulate Insulation Coatings to be Utilized at the City of Fairbanks
Simply Naturals Collection of Cabinets from Neil Kelly Cabinets Simply Naturals Collection of Cabinets from Neil Kelly Cabinets
Chengkung Market has a 'Green' Roof in Preparation for 2010 Gardening Exposition
The Taipei City Department of Economic Development has just completed the greening of the Chengkung Market roof under the Promotion Plan of Taipei Garden City in preparation for the 2010 Taipei International Gardening and Horticulture Exposition, the next major event to be sponsored by Taipei City Government following the just successfully concluded 2009 Deaflympics.
Full Story		 The Taipei City Department of Economic Development has just completed the greening of the Chengkung Market roof under the Promotion Plan of Taipei Garden City in preparation for the 2010 Taipei International Gardening and Horticulture Exposition, the next major event to be sponsored by Taipei City Government following the just successfully concluded 2009 Deaflympics.
Geospatial Holdings Enters into Alliance with Infrastructure Technologies Geospatial Holdings Enters into Alliance with Infrastructure Technologies
Balfour Beatty to Buy Parsons Brinckerhoff Balfour Beatty to Buy Parsons Brinckerhoff
FCPS Expands its Market Presence to Contractors Across the Nation FCPS Expands its Market Presence to Contractors Across the Nation
Trelleborg Opens its Fifth Production Plant Trelleborg Opens its Fifth Production Plant
Kimball Hospitality's New Upholstery Line Unveiled Kimball Hospitality's New Upholstery Line Unveiled
Pro-Tech Industries' Subsidiaries Receive Electrical and Flooring Contracts Pro-Tech Industries' Subsidiaries Receive Electrical and Flooring Contracts
Sweco Contracted to Develop Engineering Solution for a New Dam Sweco Contracted to Develop Engineering Solution for a New Dam
WaterOptimizer Irrigation System for Landscaping Applications WaterOptimizer Irrigation System for Landscaping Applications
Energy Efficiency Testing of Multi-Split HVAC Products Energy Efficiency Testing of Multi-Split HVAC Products
Electrical Contractors Offer Product Knowledge and Energy Efficiency Expertise Electrical Contractors Offer Product Knowledge and Energy Efficiency Expertise
Report on the Effects of Recession on Architectural Companies Report on the Effects of Recession on Architectural Companies
Green Retrofit Event for Design and Construction Professionals Green Retrofit Event for Design and Construction Professionals
Light Haiti Initiative Offers 500,000 Solar Powered Flashlights Light Haiti Initiative Offers 500,000 Solar Powered Flashlights
North Coast Imports is proud to announce a new line of objects that are handmade in the Black Forest of Germany. Handmade Timepieces from North Coast Imports
North Coast Imports is proud to announce a new line of objects that are handmade in the Black Forest of Germany.
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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's New Building Designed with Green Roof
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, September 28 at 1 p.m. EDT for NASA employees to mark the opening of its newest building.
Full Story		 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, September 28 at 1 p.m. EDT for NASA employees to mark the opening of its newest building.
Wood Preservative Technologies Receive Green Approved Product Certification Wood Preservative Technologies Receive Green Approved Product Certification
Native American Office Building Receives Green Certification Native American Office Building Receives Green Certification
First BIPV Roofing Product to be Showcased at West Coast Green First BIPV Roofing Product to be Showcased at West Coast Green
Volunteers Help Rebuild Home in Denver Volunteers Help Rebuild Home in Denver
Easy to Transport and Assemble Solar System from Solomon Technologies Easy to Transport and Assemble Solar System from Solomon Technologies
Irish CEOs to Interact with Local CEOs on Green Technology Irish CEOs to Interact with Local CEOs on Green Technology
Third Edition of the EVACES'09 Third Edition of the EVACES'09
Plaster made from lime is environment-friendly, repairable and sustainable. Despite this, lime plaster on historic buildings has been replaced in modern times by plaster containing Portland cement – which has caused severe damage to historic buildings. Original Lime Plasters Used at the Läckö Castle
Plaster made from lime is environment-friendly, repairable and sustainable. Despite this, lime plaster on historic buildings has been replaced in modern times by plaster containing Portland cement – which has caused severe damage to historic buildings.
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Research Project on Integrated Heating and Cooling in the Vahterus Skiing Ring Research Project on Integrated Heating and Cooling in the Vahterus Skiing Ring
Kingston University offers Course on Concrete Technology and Sustainable Construction Kingston University offers Course on Concrete Technology and Sustainable Construction
Concrete Durability Research Project Funded by Tekes Concrete Durability Research Project Funded by Tekes
Four Bachelor Enlisted Quarters to be Constructed Four Bachelor Enlisted Quarters to be Constructed
German EEPro GmbH Sets Up First Office in the U.S. German EEPro GmbH Sets Up First Office in the U.S.
High Performance Flooring System from CVGI High Performance Flooring System from CVGI
Robotti & Company to Head Lawsuit Robotti & Company to Head Lawsuit
Report on Critical Manufacturing and Construction Research Studies Report on Critical Manufacturing and Construction Research Studies
Report on Energy Efficiency Homes in the U.S. Report on Energy Efficiency Homes in the U.S.
Report on the U.S. Market for Roofing Product Manufacturing Report on the U.S. Market for Roofing Product Manufacturing
Report on Asphalt Manufacturing in the U.S. Report on Asphalt Manufacturing in the U.S.
Tour Demonstrating the Integration of Energy Efficient Products in Homes
State Water Heaters is sponsoring the Living Zero Home Tour by showcasing the Premier(R) Power Vent gas water heater on the traveling modular home.
Full Story		 State Water Heaters is sponsoring the Living Zero Home Tour by showcasing the Premier(R) Power Vent gas water heater on the traveling modular home.
New York Mayor Bloomberg, along with union president Mike Fishman, launched a green building worker training program at an apartment building in Manhattan on Friday. The One Year, One Thousand Supers program, said the mayor, Supers to be Trained in Energy Efficient Practices
New York Mayor Bloomberg, along with union president Mike Fishman, launched a green building worker training program at an apartment building in Manhattan on Friday. The One Year, One Thousand Supers program, said the mayor, "is a smart, practical, effective way to help make the Big apple green.".
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Report on Green Home Modeling and Renovations Report on Green Home Modeling and Renovations
Fund to Encourage Innovative Retrofits to Make Buildings More Energy Efficient Fund to Encourage Innovative Retrofits to Make Buildings More Energy Efficient
New Loan Product for Energy Efficient Improvements New Loan Product for Energy Efficient Improvements
Report on the Construction Site Supplies Market in Indonesia Report on the Construction Site Supplies Market in Indonesia
Mexico's CFE Releases Report on INTK's Insulating Coatings Mexico's CFE Releases Report on INTK's Insulating Coatings
Ergonomically Designed Momentum Reel Mower Offers Improved Cutting Performance Ergonomically Designed Momentum Reel Mower Offers Improved Cutting Performance
First Green Building Complete Utilizing New Construction Technology
r3 Building Systems completed its first building utilizing a new construction technology specifically designed to provide a green building solution that is less expensive and quicker to build versus traditional construction.
Full Story		 r3 Building Systems completed its first building utilizing a new construction technology specifically designed to provide a green building solution that is less expensive and quicker to build versus traditional construction.
Building Performance Enhanced with Knowledgable Contractors Building Performance Enhanced with Knowledgable Contractors
Report on the Construction Site Supplies Market in Australia Report on the Construction Site Supplies Market in Australia
Report on the Construction Stone Market in Australia Report on the Construction Stone Market in Australia
Americas Watchdog's Chinese Drywall Complaint Center has been doing everything possible to assist the hundreds of thousands of US homeowners, who now live in a toxic, & potentially lethal home, because of imported Chinese drywall Gloves Set to Come Off in Toxic Chinese Drywall Case
Americas Watchdog's Chinese Drywall Complaint Center has been doing everything possible to assist the hundreds of thousands of US homeowners, who now live in a toxic, & potentially lethal home, because of imported Chinese drywall
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Continuous Hinge Helps to With Out of Plumb Doors
The new Special-Lite SL-120 Continuous Hinge provides a simple, easy-to-install solution to compensate for out-of-plumb jambs in both new construction and door replacement
Full Story		 The new Special-Lite SL-120 Continuous Hinge provides a simple, easy-to-install solution to compensate for out-of-plumb jambs in both new construction and door replacement
BASF Nominated for Award For Construction Heat Storage Material BASF Nominated for Award For Construction Heat Storage Material
USA Can Learn More About Efficient Buildings by Looking to Europe and Australia USA Can Learn More About Efficient Buildings by Looking to Europe and Australia
The use of glass in modern architecture continues to gain in popularity in facades, bridges, roofs and stairs. German manufacturer Zwick Roell supplies testing systems for this demanding field and provides solutions covering a wide range of industries Testing of Glass in Demanding Architectural Applications by Zwick Roell
The use of glass in modern architecture continues to gain in popularity in facades, bridges, roofs and stairs. German manufacturer Zwick Roell supplies testing systems for this demanding field and provides solutions covering a wide range of industries
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Enviro Plus Floor Mats from Martinson-Nicholls for Greener Buildings
Martinson-Nicholls and Andersen announce their new Enviro PLUS floor matting line with recycled PET carpet face and recycled tire rubber backing to make this wiper mat an excellent "Green" choice
Full Story		 Martinson-Nicholls and Andersen announce their new Enviro PLUS floor matting line with recycled PET carpet face and recycled tire rubber backing to make this wiper mat an excellent
The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center has been one of the leading national advocates in trying to help, and assist homeowners, who now own a home with toxic Chinese drywall Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Gives All The Information Needed by Homeowners About Toxic Chinese Drywall
The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center has been one of the leading national advocates in trying to help, and assist homeowners, who now own a home with toxic Chinese drywall
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BASF Construction Chemicals Granted LEED Certification
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded a LEED Silver designation to the BASF Construction Chemicals - Building Systems headquarters and office/research complex
Full Story		 The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded a LEED Silver designation to the BASF Construction Chemicals - Building Systems headquarters and office/research complex
Toxic Chinese Drywall Litigation the Subject of Seminar and Webcast Toxic Chinese Drywall Litigation the Subject of Seminar and Webcast
BRE Group Signs On To New 10:10 Carbon Reduction Commitment BRE Group Signs On To New 10:10 Carbon Reduction Commitment
Panasonic Launches Bulb Shaped LED Lights Panasonic Launches Bulb Shaped LED Lights
The grudge match is over and the winner has been crowned in the battle between Mohawk SmartStrand carpet made with DuPont Sorona renewably sourced polymer, and Ricko The Rhino. The beige carpet emerged victorious in the SmartStrand Rhino Challenge… after two weeks of exposure to Ricko Environmentally Friendly Carpet Comes Clean After Getting Rough Treatment From a Rhino
The grudge match is over and the winner has been crowned in the battle between Mohawk SmartStrand carpet made with DuPont Sorona renewably sourced polymer, and Ricko The Rhino. The beige carpet emerged victorious in the SmartStrand Rhino Challenge… after two weeks of exposure to Ricko
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Energy Efficient LED Roadway Light Introduced by Philips Lumec
After years of research and development, Philips Lumec, in line with its environmentally responsible mission, unveiled its newest product, the RoadStar, a state-of-the-art LED luminaire designed specifically for large area, street, and roadway lighting applications
Full Story		 After years of research and development, Philips Lumec, in line with its environmentally responsible mission, unveiled its newest product, the RoadStar, a state-of-the-art LED luminaire designed specifically for large area, street, and roadway lighting applications
Historical Evidence to Show Why London Bridge Really Did Fall Down Historical Evidence to Show Why London Bridge Really Did Fall Down
Sustainable Head Office in Brussels for BNP Paribas Fortis Sustainable Head Office in Brussels for BNP Paribas Fortis
Hydro has issued a white paper examining aluminium’s emerging role in the solar energy area, especially the use of aluminium extrusions in concentrated solar power structures, marketed by the company's Extrusion Americas sector Using Aluminum Extrusions to Build Solar Power Structures
Hydro has issued a white paper examining aluminium’s emerging role in the solar energy area, especially the use of aluminium extrusions in concentrated solar power structures, marketed by the company's Extrusion Americas sector
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Nordic Solar System Incorporates Solar Energy System into The Building Facade
Luvata’s Nordic Solar System integrates the attractiveness of patinated copper on the outside with a hidden solar thermal energy system on the underside. The heat transfer mechanism is behind the buildings’ copper envelope and as the Sun warms the façade or the roof, the heat is collected
Full Story		 Luvata’s Nordic Solar System integrates the attractiveness of patinated copper on the outside with a hidden solar thermal energy system on the underside. The heat transfer mechanism is behind the buildings’ copper envelope and as the Sun warms the façade or the roof, the heat is collected
Atomic Level Researched Hoped to Make Cement Better and More Environmentally Friendly Atomic Level Researched Hoped to Make Cement Better and More Environmentally Friendly
Many a historic landmark is defaced with graffiti, but the spray paint can only be removed – if at all – using caustic solutions which risk damaging the underlying surface. A new breathable coating provides efficient, all-round protection against attacks by taggers New Type of Coating Helps Buildings Stay Free of Graffiti
Many a historic landmark is defaced with graffiti, but the spray paint can only be removed – if at all – using caustic solutions which risk damaging the underlying surface. A new breathable coating provides efficient, all-round protection against attacks by taggers
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Grant Awarded to Build Roads That Make Solar Power
Solar Roadways today announced that it has been awarded a DOT contract that will enable them to prototype the first ever Solar Road Panel
Full Story		 Solar Roadways today announced that it has been awarded a DOT contract that will enable them to prototype the first ever Solar Road Panel
CSIRO scientists say householders can reduce their home and car energy use by as much as 50 per cent by making changes to daily activities How to Save Energy, Save Money and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Around the Home
CSIRO scientists say householders can reduce their home and car energy use by as much as 50 per cent by making changes to daily activities
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Method for Generating Electricity From Moving Cars Tested at Burger King Method for Generating Electricity From Moving Cars Tested at Burger King
Demolition and Decontamination of Nuclear Site
UK Government Minister Lord Hunt today visited the site of Scotland’s most successful nuclear clean-up project and watched the first screening of a film about its clean-out and demolition
Full Story		 UK Government Minister Lord Hunt today visited the site of Scotland’s most successful nuclear clean-up project and watched the first screening of a film about its clean-out and demolition
A team of experts who have assembled the technology to build America's first Net Zero Energy house to be powered by solar energy and a hydrogen fuel cell will break ground and begin construction of the energy independent house of the future Zero Energy House to Get Power From Solar and a Fuel Cell
A team of experts who have assembled the technology to build America's first Net Zero Energy house to be powered by solar energy and a hydrogen fuel cell will break ground and begin construction of the energy independent house of the future
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Helmets to Hardhats Helps Servicemen Start New Careers in Construction
Helmets to Hardhats has launched a new website to help veterans better prepare for reentry into civilian life
Full Story		 Helmets to Hardhats has launched a new website to help veterans better prepare for reentry into civilian life
Grand Prize for Environmental Excellence Awarded to Aggregate Industries by National Concrete Association Grand Prize for Environmental Excellence Awarded to Aggregate Industries by National Concrete Association
Construction Begins on 500MW Solar Power Plant Construction Begins on 500MW Solar Power Plant
One way to maximize the eco-friendly factor of a structure is to include a green roof—and this doesn't refer to the paint color. Storm Water Management, Energy Conservation, Biodiversity and Air Pollution Reduction All Benefit From Green Roofs
One way to maximize the eco-friendly factor of a structure is to include a green roof—and this doesn't refer to the paint color. "Greening" a roof, or covering a roof with vegetation, is gaining popularity in North America
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On Site Slip Resistance Testing Now Available From CERAM On Site Slip Resistance Testing Now Available From CERAM
Design Guide for Masonry Reinforced by Bond Beams to Resist Lateral Load Released by CERAM Design Guide for Masonry Reinforced by Bond Beams to Resist Lateral Load Released by CERAM
Green City to be Built in Korea
A consortium has won an international competition to design the masterplan for the expansion of the Incheon Free Economic Zone in Korea. Conceived as a self-sufficient, sustainable development, the 300 square-kilometre masterplan will extend organically from a central transportation spine, creating a centre for green industry
Full Story		 A consortium has won an international competition to design the masterplan for the expansion of the Incheon Free Economic Zone in Korea. Conceived as a self-sufficient, sustainable development, the 300 square-kilometre masterplan will extend organically from a central transportation spine, creating a centre for green industry


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