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NIST Develops New Method for Increasing the Service Life of Concrete

Engineers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are patenting a method that is expected to double the service life of concrete

27 Jan 2009

New Fire Retarding Building Materials Launched

A new technology for fire-retarding polyisocyanurate (PIR) sandwich panels will be launched by Huntsman at this year's UTECH Europe exhibition and conference

27 Jan 2009

Report Predicts Market for Composites in Asian Construction will be Worth $4.9 Billion by 2013

According to Lucintel, the Asian construction market for composite applications such as FRP doors, FRP windows, grating, fiberglass bath tubs, and others, is estimated to reach $4.9 billion in 2013. Lucintel, a leadi...

27 Jan 2009

Special Process Improves Mechanical, Thermaland Acoustic Properties of Foam for Building Materials

A special process will make it possible to improve the mechanical, thermal and acoustic properties of foams in the future. This will be of particular benefit to lightweight construction. Mother nature is a smart buil...

26 Jan 2009

Freedom Gray Gutters Offer Environmentally Friendly and Aesthtically Pleasing Gutter Choice

he Copper Gutter Shop, an online retainer and distributor of gutter, copper, and roofing products is now carrying Revere Freedom Gray gutters, downspouts and accessories

26 Jan 2009

Five Story Building Designed to Use Around the Same Energy as Two Houses

A five-storey office and research building for 220 people that requires scarcely more energy from external sources for heating and cooling than one or two single-family houses. Eawag’s Forum Chriesbach fits this...

26 Jan 2009

EchoPod Level Sensor Used for Monitoring Graywater System

Promoted on FOX News as the "Greenest House in the World," Florida's Showcase Green Envirohome (FSGE) has selected Flow Line Options EchoPod for its Graywater Reuse System

26 Jan 2009

Facelift for Mediaset Using Laminated DuPont Safety Glass

Milan-based Mediaset, Italy's foremost private media company, recently completed an important facelift to its headquarters, the dominating element of which is the impressive, ventilated curved facade with laminated safety glass using DuPont SentryGlas interlayer

26 Jan 2009

New Paint to Block Wireless Computer Networks and Provide Additional Electronic Security

Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a paint that can block Wi-Fi signals and make computer networks more secure. A report in The New Scientist says that the paint contains aluminium-iron o...

26 Jan 2009

Homeowners Consumer Center Investigating the Use of Chinese Made Sheet Rock or Dry Wall

Americas Watchdog's Homeowners Consumer Center is launching a nationwide investigation into U.S. homebuilders using Chinese made sheet rock or dry wall in new home construction in 2005 and 2006. The group has numerou...

26 Jan 2009

Wacker Group to Display Sustainable Coatings at European Coatings Show

At the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from March 31 to April 2, 2009, the Munichbased WACKER Group will be appearing under the slogan, Inspired by Excellence

26 Jan 2009

Making a Profit in the Green Building Market

An informative new study entitled "Green Goes Mainstream - How to Profit from Green Market Opportunities," details promising trends in the energy efficiency market and the closely related green building and renewable energy markets

22 Jan 2009

Green Mansion to Set New Standards in Sustainability and Luxury

Frank McKinney's highly anticipated $29 million green mansion in an illusionary and spectacular theatrical assault on the senses. The estate is the first home of its size to be certified green by the rigorous environmental standards of the U.S. Green Building Council and the Florida Green Building Council

22 Jan 2009

New Freedoms to Increase Council House Building

Councils may soon have greater freedom to build more homes under plans going out to consultation today. Under the proposals announced by UK Housing Minister Margaret Beckett, councils would be able to keep all the ren...

21 Jan 2009

Therma Classic R-series Garage Doors Introduced by Northwest Door

Northwest Door of Tacoma, Washington has introduced the Therma Classic R-Series steel insulated carriage house style garage doors, available in 93 different designs

21 Jan 2009