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Eco-Towns Given the Go Ahead in the UK

Greener living in Britain's first eco-towns will become a reality for up to 30,000 people in five years' time, as Housing Minister John Healey today announced the four sites that have passed the Government's tough standards to go through to the next planning phase, full public consultation and local planning approval

17 Jul 2009

Carpet Made From Recycled Plastics Gets Better With New Materials From SABIC

Working closely with carpet maker Interface Americas and its converter, Universal Fibers, Inc., a leading supplier of high-end solution-dyed (melt pigmented) fibers, SABIC Innovative Plastics developed Valox iQ* 2205HV resin for carpet made from recylced plastics. The environmentally progressive, high-performance resin is used as a critical additive to provide permanent stain resistance and strong, consistent color, and to maximize PCR content

16 Jul 2009

Researchers Constructing Buildings of the Future From Strraw

Could straw houses be the buildings of the future? That's what researchers at the University of Bath will be testing this summer by constructing a "BaleHaus" made of prefabricated straw bale and hemp cladding panels on campus. And people around the world will be able to watch its progress online via "Strawcam"

16 Jul 2009

Steel Reinforcement Bars and GFRP Bars Compared in New Study

For structures in harsh environments the use of fiber reinforced polymer is emerging as a valuable option. A new study demonstrates that the behavior of GFRP-RC columns was very similar to that of the conventional steel counterpart

16 Jul 2009

Fatigue and the Effect on Quality and Safety in the Railway Industry

Fatigue is a key term in any discussion regarding durability and wear of materials. Whilst an awareness of its effects is required in any industry it is important to examine the issue in context to be able to plan against or minimize potential damage

15 Jul 2009

Cost Reduction in the Construction Industry

CERAM, a global expert in independent research and testing of building and construction technology, has published a new white paper highlighting how the construction industry can make significant cost reductions, particu...

15 Jul 2009

Sharda Glass Licenses Use DuPont SentryGlas Expressions for Decorative Glass in the United Kingdom

DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions has licensed its DuPont™ SentryGlas® Expressions™ digital interlayer technology to Sharda Glass, Ltd. located in West Drayton, United Kingdom. Established in 2006 by Neil Sharda, Sharda Glass is a UK-based company specializing in the production of high performance structural and architectural glass products

15 Jul 2009

Dotmar Uniboard, The Lightweight Multi Purpose Ply Wood Replacement, Launches New Product

Timber, like any construction material can have problems, many of which stem from neglecting regular maintenance. Uniboard is rustproof, chemical, bacteria and mould resistant. The acoustic properties are similar to that of the latest sound barrier materials so it is ideal for a wide range of applications

15 Jul 2009

Spray On Roofing Heat Barrier Lowers Energy Costs

Austin 360 Roofing, a leading, Texas-based roofing company, has extended its energy efficiency product and service offerings to central Texas customers by supplying a spray-on radiant heat barrier. The company has partne...

12 Jul 2009

Wooden Condo to be Given Destructive Earthquake Test

Rensselaer Associate Professor Michael Symans and incoming Dean of Engineering David Rosowsky are among the team of researchers who will converge in Japan next week to perform the largest earthquake simulation every attempted on a wooden structure. The multi-university team has placed this seven-story building on the world’s largest shake table and will expose it to the force of an earthquake that hits once but every 2,500 years

9 Jul 2009

Toxic Chinese Drywall Litigation Seminar Set Down for July 28th

Litigation and insurance coverage claims involving alleged personal injuries and property damage from drywall imported from China is the focus of a half-day seminar set for July 28, 2009 at the Mission Bay Conference Cen...

8 Jul 2009

Top Architects and Housing Experts to Make Sure Homes of the Future Meet the Needs of an Ageing Population

Top architects and specialists including Sir Richard MacCormac and Professor Anne Power are amongst those recruited to take on the challenge of making sure homes of the future meet the needs of our ageing population. ...

8 Jul 2009

Overhead Crane Components Ensure Smooth Running of Wimbledon Centre Court Roof

The reputation of UK engineering is soaring after the successful deployment of the new roof at Wimbledon Centre Court

8 Jul 2009

Environmentally Friendly Kitchen and Bathroom Fixtures and Fittings In High Demand

With a slumping economy and a tightening of belts worldwide, a trend towards higher quality, luxury-class bath and kitchen fixtures would hardly be expected. But a growing environmental conscientiousness coupled with a p...

7 Jul 2009

New GE Energy Smart Lights Allow LED Lights to Be Used in General Applications

Two new lamps from GE Consumer & Industrial - a 7-watt GE Energy Smart LED PAR20 lamp and a 10-watt GE Energy Smart® LED PAR30 lamp - enable restaurants, retailers and other commercial customers to make significant strides toward general lighting with white light emitting diodes (LEDs)

7 Jul 2009