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SUBWAY's First Eco-Store Receives LEED Silver Certification

The SUBWAY(R) restaurant chain, which has made a commitment to make its restaurants and operations more environmentally accountable, is pleased to announce that the brand's first Eco-Store, located in Kissimmee, Flor...

4 Dec 2008

Climate Change Must be Considered by Town Planners

If the coming century continues to unfold as the "age of climate change," it's clear to University of Massachusetts Amherst land use planner Elisabeth Hamin and colleagues that cities and towns should begin...

2 Dec 2008

Cement Industry Can Dramatically Cut Emissions

The global cement industry can avoid up to 90 percent of emissions projected according to a new WWF report

2 Dec 2008

Solar Cells to Become Part of Buildings, Streets and Sidewalks

The third annual "IBM Next Five in Five" is a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years

2 Dec 2008

BRE Green Building Guide Has Big Impact

Since the launch of the revised and updated version of BRE's Green Guide (owned by the BRE Trust) in June 2008, it has become clear that it has made much more impact in the marketplace than its predecessors. This ...

2 Dec 2008

Environmentally Friendly Glo Brite Eco Exit Safety Signs Get Building Operating Management Top Products Award

Jessup Manufacturing Company's Glo Brite Eco Exit safety signs have received a 2009 Top Products Award from Building Operating Management magazine

2 Dec 2008

Helping Smart Homes Become Sustainable Homes

Ibexcellence, an intelligent buildings network group run by BRE, has launched a report on how smart home technologies could help new dwellings meet the performance levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Case studie...

30 Nov 2008

Ground Broken on Construction of Tallest Building in China

Groundbreaking ceremonies held today mark the start of construction on Shanghai Tower

30 Nov 2008

Sustainability Award for Treasure Island Revitalization

A plan to revitalize Treasure Island crafted by the City of San Francisco, Treasure Island Community Development and community members is being recognized for its environmental and economic leadership by Governor Arnold ...

27 Nov 2008

Health and Safety Executive and Jewson Join to Warn Tradesmen of Asbestos Danger

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Jewson, the UK's leading supplier of timber and building materials, have joined forces to help warn tradesmen of the dangers of asbestos

27 Nov 2008

WRAP Workshops on HBMs Promote Environmentally Friendly Efficiency

WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) will be running a serious of workshops to encourage construction projects to reduce costs, carbon emissions and improve resource efficiency by using hydraulically bound m...

27 Nov 2008

Modular Homes Get Green Certification

NAHBGreen verification is now available for modular homes, bringing the green building certification process to the industry that produces a fifth of the nation's housing stock. The Modular Green Approved program ...

26 Nov 2008

Asbestos Dangers Taught to Young Tradespeople

Trainee apprentices from around the West Midlands received a stark warning from the Health and Safety Executive that, once exposed to asbestos fibres in their lungs, they could die a premature death from mesothelioma unless they take necessary precautions in the workplace

26 Nov 2008

Widget Released to Calculate Concrete Requirements

ConcreteNetwork has released a concrete calculator widget for contractors. The concrete calculator widget allows contractors to calculate how many cubic yards and bags of concrete are needed for a slab, concrete footings and concrete columns.

26 Nov 2008

Stopping Winter Slips and Trips With New Handrails and Footrails

With the tretcherous weather looming, and the busy holiday season approaching, it may be a good idea to invest in some functional additions to home and business decor.

26 Nov 2008