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McCaren Designs to Unveil New Greenwalls Modular Planting Systems at Greenbuild

At Greenbuild next week McCaren Designs will be introducing their new Greenwalls Modular Planting Systems, a sustainable building solution designed and engineered for maximum biofilteration of indoor air, thermal regulat...

9 Nov 2009

Fiberon Horizon Decking Satisfies Both Deck Builders and Homeowners

The rich look of tropical hardwoods helps deck builder grow business

9 Nov 2009

Jiangsu MacMic Science & Technology Launches Energy-Saving Power Supply for Light Sources Series in China

Over 20 cities in China have completed trial installation of the unit, reducing electricity usage from 20-40% Jiangsu MacMic Science & Technology, a company founded by talented pioneers who spent several years abr...

9 Nov 2009

Homeowners Prefer Metal Roofs to Go Eco Friendly

A growing number of homeowners are choosing metal roofs as an investment grade product that builds in value, while providing environmental advantages. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is a non-profit dedicated to educati...

9 Nov 2009

MBDC to Showcase Cradle to Cradle Certified Products at Greenbuild International Expo, Arizona

MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, LLC), a consultancy focused on helping clients implement the Cradle to Cradle design framework, will exhibit at booth #4519 at the US Green Building Council's annual Greenb...

9 Nov 2009

ANSI Bestows American National Standard on Uniform Solar Energy Code

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has formally bestowed the designation of American National Standard upon the 2009 Uniform Solar Energy Code (USEC). Developed by the International Association of Plumbing ...

9 Nov 2009

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Agrees to Pay Penalty for Clean Water Act Violations

Company will pay $350,000 penalty and upgrade environmental programs John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Inc., and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods of the Carolinas Inc., based in Atlanta, Ga., have agreed to pay a...

9 Nov 2009

Arclin Announces Addition of Portland and Hayward Facilities to FSC Chain of Custody Certification

Arclin, a leading provider of bonding, surfacing and related products for today's engineered building, industrial materials and natural resources markets recently announced that their Portland, OR and Hayward, WI Sur...

9 Nov 2009

Arclin Introduces New Binders Under E-Gen Wood Binder Line

Arclin, a leading provider of bonding, surfacing and related products for today's engineered building, industrial materials and natural resources markets announced the addition of two new product lines of binders for...

9 Nov 2009

Skire and Vanir Construction Management Join Hands

Companies Enter Relationship to Deliver Industry-Leading Technology and Services Offering Skire, Inc. (http://www.skire.com), the leading provider of capital program, facilities, real estate, and project portfolio ma...

9 Nov 2009

Samsung and Habitat for Humanity Present Home to Deserving Family in Texas

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) presented a new home to a deserving family in Plano, TX in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. Samsung Mobile President Dale Sohn presented the keys of the newly c...

9 Nov 2009

Report Confirms Construction Industry is Still the Worst Hit Sector in US Job Market

Today’s unemployment report confirmed that in the U.S. job market, the hardest hit sector continues to be the construction industry, a key driver of our economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construct...

9 Nov 2009

Market Research Report on Smart Energy Home

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/37bff7/smart_energy_home) has announced the addition of the "Smart Energy Home - Enterprise Edition" report to their offering. The term "smart energy" ...

9 Nov 2009

Alcoa’s Kawneer Aluminum Products Used in School Construction to Improve Energy Efficiency

Kawneer Products Helps Build a New State-of-the-Art, Energy Efficient Intermediate School in Hot Springs, Arkansas

9 Nov 2009

Masonite Acquires Assets of Israel-Based Steel Security and Safety Door Company

Masonite Inc., a world leader in interior doors and entry door systems, announced its acquisition of the assets of 7 Tech, an Israeli-based steel security and safety door business. Masonite’s Israeli subsidiari...

9 Nov 2009