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Boosting Energy Efficiency and Saving Money with New Siding and Roofing

Are you planning to add a new roof or new siding to your home before winter? Paul Fisette of the University of Massachusetts Amherst says that these home improvement jobs can be the perfect opportunity to boost your home...

4 Aug 2008

Eco-Town Challenge Panel Makes Significant Progress in Developing Eco Friendly Towns

Significant progress has been made in the proposals for eco-towns, according to a report published today by the Eco-Town Challenge Panel, an independent group of experts in sustainability and urban development set up by ...

1 Aug 2008

Amvic Expands Insulated Concrete Form Product Line

Amvic responds to the growing needs of the commercial Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) market segment with the release of a T-block which will increase job-site efficiency and productivity, resulting in greater profits for their customers

1 Aug 2008

Drywall Being Recycled into Soil Conditioner

USA Gypsum has released a new product, granular gypsum, which consists of 100% recycled drywall and is a soil conditioner for farm or home use. Granular gypsum improves lawns, gardens, and crops by loosening hard soil fa...

1 Aug 2008

Raychem HWAT Hot Water System Installed at Epping Forest College Compus

In the redevelopment of Epping Forest College Campus by construction company Morgan Ashurst, Raychem HWAT self-regulating heat-tracing systems have been installed for hot water temperature maintenance. This enables all hot water services to be supplied through a single pipe system

31 Jul 2008

Accurate Thermal Measurement of Buildings

Accurate measurement of thermal performance is crucial if new government legislation aimed at producing dramatic reductions in CO2 emissions is to be successful. The UK's National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is offerin...

31 Jul 2008

Study Results Show the Difference Between Various Types of Green Roofs

The first study to compare the performance of different types of green roofs has been completed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and suggests that buyers shouldn't assum...

30 Jul 2008

Sustainability in Architecture Promoted at University of Texas

Faculty in the School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Austin will soon have the opportunity to incorporate principles of sustainable design into core curriculum due to a $240,000 grant from the Meadows Foun...

30 Jul 2008

Obesity Link to New Housing Developments

The age of your neighborhood may influence your risk of obesity, according to a new study from the University of Utah. The study, to be published in the September issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine,...

30 Jul 2008

Rikentechnos Secures Half of Japanese Market for Laminate Sheet for Bathrooms, Train Interiors, Furniture, Outdoor Films, Floor Coverings and Other Applications

RIKENTECHNOS, the world’s first manufacturer and largest supplier of copolyester calendered sheet, has secured a 50 percent share of Japan’s decorative laminate film market with Eastman Chemical Company’s Cadence resins for calendered films

30 Jul 2008

Practical LED Lighting Solutions From Marktech LED Lighting Products

Marktech LED Lighting Products, LED supplier since 1982, brings practical LED lighting solutions to consumers with the introduction of their ExtendLite LED Lights. This addition to the Marktech family of products offers ...

30 Jul 2008

Indian Sandstone Set to Take Major Slice of UK Paving Market, But Is It All Above Board

Indian Sandstone is becoming increasingly popular. It is less expensive than natural British stones and within 10 years it is expected to account for a quarter of the UK domestic market for decorative paving. However with its growing popularity there is also growing concern over its origins

30 Jul 2008

KB Home Releases Report Showing Move Towards Sustainability

KB Home, one of America's largest homebuilders, today announced its first ever sustainability report, available at http://www.reportalert.info/ra/profiles/KBHome/2008/?ID=22386. The KB Home Sustainability Report is a...

30 Jul 2008

Advanced Construction Techniques are Helping Builders Save Time and Money While Cutting Back Waste and Improving Quality

A variety of advanced construction techniques are helping homebuilders minimize construction waste, reduce labor time and costs, and improve quality. One method in particular, the use of pre-cut and pre-manufactured floo...

29 Jul 2008

New Decorative and Privacy Films for Windows Without Adhesives

A new Decorative and Privacy Window Film Catalog for residential and commercial uses has been released that includes new designs and sizes by Wallpaper For Windows

29 Jul 2008