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Toxic Chinese Drywall About to Become Part of a National Investigation

Americas Watchdog and its Homeowners Consumer Center are saying the Chinese drywall disaster in Florida is about to become a national disaster

5 Mar 2009

New Book Shows Churchgoers What Is Needed to Build or Remodel a Church

Motivated by a driving need for pastors and congregations to understand that there is a right way and a wrong way to structure a church-building program, a new book looks at some of the most important facts and essential steps one needs to take to ensure their project will come in on time and under budget

5 Mar 2009

Roofing Systems Can Now Use a Low Odor, Low Fume Asphalt

Owens Corning, a global building materials and composite solutions leader, introduces enhancements for the application of durable built up roofing systems with new TruLo Max Lo Odor, Low-fuming Asphalt

5 Mar 2009

Bayer Introduces New Makrolon Thermal Insulation

Building and saving the energy-conscious way with thermal insulation in winter and heat reduction in summer using the 5M Energy product range

5 Mar 2009

Magnalight Introduces New Explosion Proof Hazardous Location Lights

Magnalight.com announced a new addition to its growing line of explosion proof and hazardous location fluorescent lighting products

5 Mar 2009

Saint-Gobain Gets EPA Energy Star Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Saint-Gobain as a 2009 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for outstanding energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The company is a leading suppl...

4 Mar 2009

Greenest Residential Building in New York City to Open This Summer

The Green Envy Development Group announced today that The Silhouette residential project in Brooklyn will be completed by summer 2009. The Silhouette is one of New York City's most ambitious and ecologically consciou...

4 Mar 2009

Solar Powered Area Light for Street and Parking Lot Applications

Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) today announced its most powerful solar-powered LED area light to date: the EverGEN™ 1500 lighting system. Designed for street and parking lot lighting applications, the...

4 Mar 2009

Environmentally Friendly Los Angeles Buildings Earns LA Honors From US EPA

The City of Los Angeles has the most Energy Star buildings – structures that use approximately one-third less energy – in the U.S., leading the way with 25 buildings completed as of 2008. Along with San F...

3 Mar 2009

International Market Strengthened for World Leader in Sustainable Flooring

Tarkett, world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surfacing, has reached an agreement with the Etex Group on the sale of Fademac, an Etex Group affiliate. With a turnover of approximately €28m,...

3 Mar 2009

Hydronic Radiant Heat Systems Stopping Injuries by Keeping Sidewalks Clear of Snow

In cold climates, slips and falls due to frozen surfaces can cause a variety
of injuries. A growing number of building owners are investing in an alternative
approach to sidewalk snow removal - hydronic radiant heat snowmelt systems -
a convenient, cost-effective solution for keeping sidewalks clear and safe

2 Mar 2009

Window Films Now Attract Tax Credits in the USA

CPFilms(R) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA), and the world's leading producer of professional window films for automotive, residential, and commercial markets, has announced that its Vista(...

2 Mar 2009

Renew Exterior Hardscapes this Spring with Concrete Resurfacing

Outdoor concrete resurfacing offers an affordable alternative to removing and replacing existing concrete hardscapes

2 Mar 2009

EcoClad Sustainable Exterior Siding Introduces KlipTech

Sustainable surfaces pioneer KlipTech today announced the introduction of EcoClad, a revolutionary new exterior cladding product for residential and commercial applications, made from post-consumer recycled paper, wood f...

2 Mar 2009

New Lodge in Conservation Oriented Community to Be Built With Sustainable Principles

Blackhawk on the River, a conservation-oriented residential community, announced today that is taking its sustainable development philosophy and putting it to work with the construction of their new River Lodge

2 Mar 2009