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GE Evolve LED Area Lights Save Energy Costs for Atlanta Lexus Dealer

When the new owners of Lexus of South Atlanta assumed operations in June 2011, they quickly pinpointed one of the first things they would change: the outdoor lighting. Shifting gears and opting for an LED system—GE Evolve™ LED Area Lights—has cast a crisp white light on the dealership’s lot and the cars it sells, while cutting energy costs $49,000 a year for the long life of the new LED system.

15 Nov 2012

ACH Foam Technologies' Structural Insulated Panels for Green Building

When Terry Schroth decided to have his new HVAC, plumbing maintenance and repair building constructed with SIPs, he had no idea what would happen on the night of Thursday, January 13th, 2011. Schroth had been interested in the long-term benefits of ACH Foam Technologies' R-Control Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), but as fate would have it, he reaped substantial rewards on a very cold night in January before the building was finished.

14 Nov 2012

New Analysis Confirms Energy Performance Value of LEED Buildings

A recent analysis performed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) shows that buildings in the sample are performing in the top 11th percentile in the U.S. in terms of energy usage and the average ENERGY STAR score for those LEED buildings is 89 out of 100 possible points. The analysis was based on LEED projects that have submitted data to USGBC both voluntarily and as required by LEED 2009.

14 Nov 2012

Whole Building Systems Works on Improving Energy Performance of CCSD’s Older Schools

Whole Building Systems, a highly regarded engineering and energy efficiency consulting firm that serves commercial, governmental, educational, commercial, and historic preservation sectors, today announced that it is deeply engaged with the Charleston County School District (CCSD) to make its new and existing buildings more sustainable, safe, and energy-efficient.

14 Nov 2012

New Study Confirms Huge Market Potential for Green Buildings

Around the world, the green building marketplace is accelerating, according to a new study being released by McGraw-Hill Construction in partnership with United Technologies today at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in San Francisco.

14 Nov 2012

UDECX Introduces Modular and Portable Patio Decking Systems

UDECX, LLC, a Dayton-based manufacturing business, is pleased to introduce the launch of its first product to market — modular and portable patio decking systems. The patio decking systems are completely DIY user-friendly and made of reusable thermoplastic materials, for residential and commercial use.

14 Nov 2012

Basement Repair Specialists Creates New Division for Deep Foundation Solutions

Basement Repair Specialists LLC, a basement and foundation repair contractor with headquarters in Appleton, WI and operations throughout Wisconsin, announces that it has created a new division, Foundation Piering Systems, which specializes in deep foundation solutions such as new and retrofit piers and piles. Foundation Piering Systems offers helical piers, push piers, new construction piers and many other engineered solutions for sinking and settling foundations.

14 Nov 2012

SAGE Launches First-of-its-Kind Dynamic Glass Window System at Greenbuild 2012

Please visit SAGE at Greenbuild booth # 4353N

14 Nov 2012

Dow Corning Debuts New Insulation and Sealant Solutions at Greenbuild 2012

Dow Corning, a global leader in the development of silicone technology for the high performance building industry, is introducing the new.

14 Nov 2012

International Conference on Passive Low Energy Architecture Held in Peru

The 28th edition of the International Conference on Passive Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) was held in Lima, Peru, from 7th to 9th November 2012. On this occasion, the Laboratory of Architecture and Sustainable Technologies (LAST) presented three articles concerning research on the integration of sustainability criteria into the design process.

14 Nov 2012

Turner Construction Announces New Market Barometer Survey Results

Turner Construction Company, recognized as the leading general builder and the largest green builder in the United States, today announced the results of a new Market Barometer survey that focused on environmentally-sustainable, or "Green," building, and on sustainable practices in general.

9 Nov 2012

Schindler 400AE Machine Room-Less Elevator wins Architectural Products Award

Schindler Elevator Corporation, a leading global elevator and escalator manufacturer in the U.S. and Canada, today announced that its Schindler 400AE™ machine room-less traction elevator has been selected as a winner of the second annual Architectural Products ‘Product Innovation Award’ (PIA).

9 Nov 2012

Collectif Santé Montréal Recognizes Contribution of Local Suppliers in CHUM Project

Collectif Santé Montréal (CSM), the consortium responsible for the financing, design, construction and maintenance of the future CHUM, is proud to recognize the huge contribution of local Québec suppliers ...

9 Nov 2012

Herzog + de Meuron Selects Arup for Lighting Design Work on Parrish Art Museum

Arup, a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with a reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable designs, announced today that it provided lighting design services for the new Parrish Art Museum (the Parrish) in the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. Designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, the new museum will open on November 10, 2012.

9 Nov 2012

USGBC Awards LEED Gold Certification to Home Properties' 1200 East West

Home Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HME) today announced one of its newest apartment communities, 1200 East West, was awarded LEED® Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) during a ceremony and plaque presentation at the Silver Spring, Maryland property yesterday.

9 Nov 2012