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New High Performance, Environmentally Friendly Interior Zero VOC Paint Launched

Launch of the first Interior Zero VOC Paint line that successfully combines environmental preference with superior product performance

10 Sep 2008

NAHB Honors Green Builders and Architects at National Green Building Conference

The NAHB's National Green Building Award for "Single Family Affordable Home of the Year" went to Green Builders, Inc. in Austin, Texas for its Sycamore model. Architect Donovan Davis of Danze & Davis Architects, Inc. and The House Designers, designed the award-winning house plan

10 Sep 2008

Heavy Construction Equipment Saving Fuel With Changes to Hydraulic Systems

Researchers at Purdue University have shown how to reduce fuel consumption and dramatically improve the efficiency of hydraulic pumps and motors in heavy construction equipment

10 Sep 2008

Laser System Replicates Wood Grain of Rare Woods on Cheap MDF

New technology developed by researchers at the University of Warwick uses a laser to transform MDF giving it a surface finish that looks like some of the most expensive wood grains

9 Sep 2008

Framework for Assessing Light Pollution Developed by Lighting Research Center

Balancing public and private interests for nighttime lighting has been a difficult undertaking, as too little lighting may increase safety and security issues, while too much lighting may cause problems for the environment and for human well being. Scientists in the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed the first ever comprehensive method for predicting and measuring various aspects of light pollution

9 Sep 2008

Construction Contractor and Female Laborer Resolve Discrimination Claim

Legal Momentum, counsel for laborer Jacqueline Miller, today announced the resolution of Ms. Miller's discrimination case against Conti of New York, LLC. In a 2005 complaint to the federal Equal Employment Opportunit...

9 Sep 2008

Superior Field Drainage System for Synthetic Turf

Furthering its goal to be a one-stop source for quality synthetic sports field construction materials, Target Technologies (TTII) is pleased to introduce its newest vendor partner: Hydraway 2000 Drainage System. Ideal fo...

9 Sep 2008

LEED Green Building Certification for Two Brookhaven Lab Buildings

Two buildings on the 5,300-acre site of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have each been awarded a LEED silver rating by the U.S. Green Building Council

8 Sep 2008

Big Fine for Demolition Company After Electrician Seriously Injured in Fall

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning companies to take risk assessments seriously and to ensure that measures identified to control risks are properly implemented, after a demolition company was prosecuted th...

8 Sep 2008

New Packaging and Manufacturing Methods Help BrassCraft Plumbing Fittings and Fixtures Go Green

BrassCraft, a leading plumbing manufacturer -- renowned for innovation -- continues to heighten their ecological commitment with new streamlined packaging and energy-efficient manufacturing processes. "We have a ...

8 Sep 2008

Recent Weather Threats Test Buildings and Roofs

Smart Florida home and business owners respect the threats posed by the recent violent weather patterns. Tropical storms and hurricanes can infiltrate a dwelling not only from flooding but from a building's main sour...

8 Sep 2008

Radon Fears From Granite Countertops Proved Completely Unfounded

The most comprehensive review of scientific data on radon emissions from granite countertops shows that contribution to indoor radon levels is well below EPA's guideline for action and even levels found in outdoor air

8 Sep 2008

Publication Series From NIST Addresses Earthquake Resistant Building Design

Where can you find some of the latest insights in designing earthquake-resistant buildings joined together with current information on building codes? As part of its support for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction ...

5 Sep 2008

Solar Power Installation Completed by FedEx Freight and BP Solar

FedEx Corp. and BP Solar announced today the completion and activation of a second project together - a solar system for a FedEx Freight distribution center in Fontana, Calif. The 269 kW (kilowatt) rooftop solar array ut...

5 Sep 2008

Top International Experts Converge on Singapore To Tackle Issues Of Sustainable Cities By 2058

More than 20 world experts on building sustainable cities - urban leaders and globalisation experts - will converge at Singapore from 21-22 October 2008 for the landmark conference, Futuropolis 2058. They will share crea...

4 Sep 2008