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RHINO Utilizes Recycled Steel in Framing Material

Thursday, November 15, 2012 will be the 15th annual America Recycles Day. This is a nationally recognized day for Americans to pledge to pitch in and do their part to save the country's natural resources through recycling. A program of Keep America Beautiful, America Recycles Day promotes activities to boost recycling awareness and participation across the U.S.

16 Nov 2012

Hotel in Downtown Chattanooga Awarded Silver Level LEED Certification

A business' commitment to the environment goes beyond recycling and low-flow showerheads. While this Chattanooga hotel participates in a towel/linen reuse program, recycling program and the Global Soap Project, the feather in its eco-friendly cap came on October 30, 2012, when it was awarded Silver Level LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.

16 Nov 2012

Industry Program to Certify Cold-Formed Steel Connectors Receives SFIA Approval

The first ever industry program to independently certify that cold-formed steel (CFS) connectors consistently meet certain minimum manufacturing quality standards has been approved by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA).

16 Nov 2012

CCCMC and UBM Introduce Concrete Show to China

UBM in association with the China Chamber of Commerce for Metals, Mineral and Chemicals Importers and Exporters (CCCMC) is delighted to announce the launch of Concrete Show China which will take place from 26-28 June 2013 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre.

16 Nov 2012

Bluebeam Demonstrates Integrated Cloud Solution at Greenbuild 2012

Collaboration is one of the biggest challenges facing today’s design and construction professionals, as project teams of all disciplines and sizes are trying to find the most efficient way to bridge the communication gap between team members in the office and at the jobsite.

15 Nov 2012

GE’s GeoSpring Hybrid Electric Water Heater Selected for BuildingGreen’s Top-10 List

GE Appliances’ new products, as part of its billion-dollar investment through 2014, continue to gain positive recognition. Today, BuildingGreen named GE’s GeoSpring™ hybrid electric water heater to its Top-10 list of green building products for 2013. GE began production of GeoSpring in February.

15 Nov 2012

Owens Corning Receives Environmental Product Declarations for Fiberglass Building Insulation

Asserting its leadership in the sustainable building industry, Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced receipt of UL-certified ISO compliant Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its Unfaced and Kraft-Faced EcoTouch® PINK® FIBERGLAS™ Insulation with PureFiber® Technology and its Unbonded LooseFill Insulation. An EPD is an internationally recognized, standardized tool that reports the environmental impact of goods or services.

15 Nov 2012

AlwaysOn Selects SCIenergy as a GoingGreen Silicon Valley Global 200 Winner

SCIenergy, Inc., the global leader in cloud-based energy management solutions for building owners and operators, today announced that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the GoingGreen Silicon Valley Global 200 winners.

15 Nov 2012

New Report Recommends Aluminum as Primary Structural Component in Infrastructure Development

Aluminium can be used as a primary structural component in bridge decks, bridge girders and cross bracing, say the authors of a study on potential applications of aluminium that was completed earlier this year for the Al...

15 Nov 2012

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