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LED Lights Now Available for Extreme Applications

Each Class 1 Division 2 LED light bulb is rated for 50,000 hours of life and contains solid state technology within an aluminum chassis, making it nearly vibration proof. Common applications for Class 1 Division 2 LED lights include manufacturing, petrochemical and oil field applications

31 Aug 2009

Supermaterials Development Needed for Building of Next Generation Nuclear Power Plants

An upsurge of interest in nuclear power as an energy source in the era of global climate change is fostering development of a new generation of supermaterials to ensure the safety and reliable performance of tomorrow’s nuclear power stations

28 Aug 2009

Green Curtains Helping to Cool Kyocera Building

As part of its environmental protection activities, the Kyocera Group is growing morning glories and goya (bitter gourd) to form "Green Curtains," which are erected over trestles to shade portions of the outer walls and windows of manufacturing and office buildings at 12 locations throughout Japan

26 Aug 2009

Bruntwood Buildings to Use Office Buildings to Test Climate Change Adaption Methods

Bruntwood, in partnership with the University of Manchester, has announced that its Eco Cities Initiative for Sustainable Cities, will use office buildings as 'living laboratories' to test climate change adaptati...

26 Aug 2009

Solution to Toxic Chinese Drywall Now Available

The only effective solution with proven performance to manage and remove the harmful contaminants being emitted from Chinese Drywall is now available. The RISS System(TM) removes the inorganic and organic sulfur based co...

26 Aug 2009

Lithographic Stone Storage Solution for the Art Market

Lista International Corporation now offers Roller Shelf storage for lithographic stones. The Storage Wall® Roller Shelf is a unique approach to lithographic stone storage in the art education market

26 Aug 2009

Next Generation Silicone Adhesives and Sealants Helping To Build Environmentally Friendly Buildings

A new generation of silicone-based adhesives and sealants from Dow Corning is helping enable architects to meet the growing demand for environmentally sustainable design and construction techniques

26 Aug 2009

OSRAM Office Building Lit Inside and Out With LED Lights

The new, freestanding reception building at OSRAM Opto Semiconductors’ head office shows the variety of applications of
light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with all the lighting functions – workspace, general room, effects and outdoor lighting – handled by LEDs

26 Aug 2009

Completion of Largest Green Roof in New York City

Turner Construction Company, the nation's largest green builder, has substantially completed New York City's largest green roof for the United States Postal Service

25 Aug 2009

Lawfirm Announces Litigation to Begin on Toxic Chinese Drywall

A leading local and national law firm in the field of Chinese Drywall litigation, has announced that it will be pursuing claims against contracting companies that used Chinese Drywall in the construction of single and multi-family homes

25 Aug 2009

Custom Moulding Changes the Look of Mansion for 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' Movie

When Hollywood needed to provide some movie magic to transform a the grounds of a historic home in the newly released film, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, one of the accessories was a custom-made mould from ZaGO Flexible Tr...

24 Aug 2009

Timber Bridge Builder, Nature Bridges, Completes Panama City Pier

Nature Bridges, a leading timber bridge builder specializing in the construction of timber bridges and pedestrian boardwalks through all types of environments, announced today it has completed the construction and installation of custom built heavy timber deck panels, pre-cast bollards, handrail and decking, in addition to staining and sealing timber materials for Panama City Beach's premier pier

24 Aug 2009

How to Make Concrete Countertops As Environmentally Friendly As Possible

Concrete-Countertops has put together a list of seven convenient strategies for making concrete countertops as eco-friendly as
possible

24 Aug 2009

Environmentally Friendly Recycled Glass Vetrazzo Surfaces to be Sold Through SEN Design Group

Vetrazzo, makers of the original environmentally friendly Recycled Glass Surface, Vetrazzo, announces agreement to sell its material through SEN Design Group, a national organization of the country's finest kitchen and bath professionals dedicated to providing the best value in service and products to their customers

24 Aug 2009

Extreme Makeover to Construct an Energy Efficient Home in Just One Week

One lucky Washington-area family will soon be surprised by ABC's Emmy-award winning reality show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The program will air as a two-hour special featuring SIPA member Winter Panel as they h...

24 Aug 2009