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NAHB and McGraw-Hill Construction Release New Survey at the National Green Building Conference

A new home buyer survey finds a high rate of customer satisfaction among those who have purchased green homes -- and that 63 percent of buyers are motivated by the lower operating and maintenance costs that come with ene...

27 Mar 2007

AJC Announces 'Green' Electricity to Power

The American Jewish Committee announced today that 100 percent of the electricity used in its New York headquarters and offices across the U.S. will be linked to renewable energy sources. AJC is the first Jewish nonprofi...

27 Mar 2007

Durapipe Gets Recognition for Environmental Achievements

We are delighted to report that we have been recognised for our achievements in sustainable working practices by being accepted onto the Black Country Business Environment Association Charter, which assesses company&rsqu...

27 Mar 2007

The Planet Switch Helps Switch Off When It Comes To Green Issues

The Planet SwitchTM can help us switch off when it comes to green issues…switch off lights, televisions, monitors and other household devices left ticking away on stand-by – idling appliances that gobble up ...

27 Mar 2007

Managing Packaging Waste On Your Construction Site

Smart construction companies can save significant amounts of money by reducing the amount of packaging waste they dispose of. A new guide from Envirowise will show them how. Entitled 'Managing Packaging Waste On Your...

27 Mar 2007

Meeting the Legal Requirements of SWMP

All construction projects over £250,000 in England and Wales in 2008 are likely to require by law a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP). And with 13 million tonnes of completely unused building materials being discar...

27 Mar 2007

Tackle Construction Waste Through Free On-Site Training

Building companies employing 50 people or less in the North East, North West, Yorkshire and Humber regions can now get valuable tips on how to tackle construction waste through free on-site training provided by Envirowis...

27 Mar 2007

ABB Releases Spot-Welding Robot

ABB Limited has released a spot-welding robot offering a choice of mounting options, including upside down. Capable of being inverted, floor mounted, tilted or shelf-mounted as part of a high robot density two layer auto...

27 Mar 2007

NGCC Reviews Use of Fibre Reinforced Polymers in Restoration and Conservation

The Network Group for Composites in Construction (NGCC) has undertaken a state-of-the-art review of the use fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) in restoration and conservation. Experts from UK industry and academia met in Lo...

26 Mar 2007

State-of-the-Art Creative Learning Room Unveiled by RIBA

An inspirational new space for teaching and learning has been created in one of the top architectural libraries in the world - the British Architectural Library (BAL), at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) ...

26 Mar 2007

State-of-the-Art Creative Learning Room Unveiled by RIBA

26 Mar 2007

Innovative Electrical Hot Water Heaters for One-Room and Emergency Use Introduced by Laing Thermotech

Industry pioneer Laing Thermotech has created a unique line of compact Electrical Hot Water Heater that are perfect for heating single rooms and temporary use. The product line consists of the EHR, an electrical single r...

26 Mar 2007

The New Future Steel Buildings Blogs

Future Steel, a leader in the business of designing and manufacturing steel buildings, announced today it is building its online presence with the development, creation and launch of the new Future Steel Buildings Blog. ...

26 Mar 2007

Fence of Georgia First to Offer ProWood Micro Pressure Treated Fencing Material

First Fence of Georgia, a leading fence company located in metro Atlanta, announced today that they are one of the first fence companies in north Georgia to offer ProWood Micro pressure treated fencing materials. Man...

26 Mar 2007

Modern Seawall Material for Future Storm Erosion Protection Choose by Hurricane Ravaged Community

Inlet Point is a quaint waterfront community near Wilmington, North Carolina. The homeowners had a wooden bulkhead that had been ravaged by marine borers- Hurricane Ophelia dealt the final blow. With little or no seawall...

26 Mar 2007