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Amigo Project to get Networked Devices in the Home Communicating With Each Other

Homes today are filled with increasing numbers of high-tech gadgets, from smart phones and PCs to state-of-the-art TV and audio systems, many of them with built-in networking capabilities. Combined, these devices could f...

21 Dec 2007

New Agreement for the Manufacture and Supply of PVC Windows

The Belgian Deceuninck Group, a leading worldwide producer of PVC window systems and building profiles, has announced today that its German subsidiary Inoutic/Deceuninck GmbH has signed a five-year commercial agreement w...

21 Dec 2007

New Low VOC High Durability Outdoor Lacquer

Peacock Laboratories, Inc., a specialty coatings manufacturer in Philadelphia, PA is introducing an outdoor grade lacquer engineered to withstand extremely harsh weather conditions. New PERMALAC EF is an environmentally ...

21 Dec 2007

BRE Welcomes 'Carbon Reduction In New Non-Domestic Buildings' Report

BRE welcomes the publication this week of the UK Green Building Council’s new report 'Carbon Reduction In New Non-Domestic Buildings'. Commissioned by CLG, the report is the result of several months of work...

21 Dec 2007

New Head of Exports for Johnson Tiles

Johnson Tiles has announced the promotion of Karen Brindley to the management team as Head of Exports. In her new role, Karen is in charge of worldwide sales and Johnson Tiles’ global portfolio, including the ma...

21 Dec 2007

New Wave of Local Renewable Energy Supply and Community Power Schemes will get Government Backing

Changes to the planning system will mean all councils will be expected to provide for on-site renewable energy and local community energy schemes to help cut carbon emissions from new developments, Yvette Cooper said tod...

20 Dec 2007

Green Cities 08 Registration Open Now

Sustainability is mainstream. Individuals are realising that their actions have consequences and organisations are realising the environmental, social and financial benefits of building green. There have been important c...

20 Dec 2007

EcoForum Gold Coast, Registration Now Open For Australia’s Leading Eco Forum

The EcoForum 2008 is about managing the macro environment, managing contaminated sites, transfer of residual risk, managing water systems, managing communications. EcoForum 2008 on the Gold Coast will have nine confer...

20 Dec 2007

Single Source Delivery Solution for Green Roof Projects

With more and more builders discovering the benefits of green roofing, Intrinsic Landscaping Inc., one of the nation's premier installers of green roofs, has launched an innovative new approach for green roofing call...

20 Dec 2007

iCRETE Concrete Technology Supports Freedom Tower's Soaring Heights

One of the biggest breakthroughs in construction technology --- the innovative iCRETE(TM) system, offering record strength concrete and dramatic environmental benefits is being used to build the Freedom Tower at Ground Z...

20 Dec 2007

Housing Provides Big Win for the Environment with New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes Program Exceeding 10K Homes

New York residents and builders have significantly reduced the state's overall energy use and greenhouse gas emissions over the last six years simply by investing in homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR Label. S...

20 Dec 2007

Top 5 Decorative Concrete Trends Revealed by The Concrete Network

Today's options in concrete offer limitless possibilities for creating concrete surfaces that include custom colors, unique textures, and exquisite patterns. These decorative options have altered society's percep...

20 Dec 2007

Milestone Reached in Palau with Completion of New Road

The Republic of Palau, which consist of 586 islands, has just completed a 53-mile-long paved road on Babeldaob, the largest island in Palau. Babeldoab land mass is 138 square miles, which is 70 percent of Palau's who...

20 Dec 2007

Celcon Blocks to Provide Thermal and Acoustic Insulation for New ‘Green’ School

Celcon blocks have been chosen to provide a high level of both thermal and acoustic insulation for a new ‘green’ school, Winston Way Primary School in Ilford, Essex, for Redbridge Council. Celcon Hi Se...

20 Dec 2007

BRE Trust Receives Prestigious 'Lamp of Knowledge' Award 2007

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has selected the BRE Trust as the recipient of its prestigious David A Lucht 'Lamp of Knowledge' Award for 2007. This is the first time this award has been made to ...

20 Dec 2007