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Roads Minister Mike Penning has Announced that Work will Start on Six Major Road Schemes in the UK

Work to support future improvements to the strategic road network has been given the green light today. The Department for Transport Roads Minister Mike Penning announced that development work will start on six major road schemes.

8 May 2012

Sustainable Construction: Carbon-Negative Bricks and Brick Slips on Display at Greenbuild Expo 2012

Carbon negative bricks and brick slips developed by Encos Ltd will be on display on stand G3 at Greenbuild Expo 2012. This major sustainable refurbishment and building event will take place on 9 – 10 May at Manches...

3 May 2012

Floor Covering International Relocates Office to Palo Alto

San Jose based hardwood flooring company Floor Covering International has announced that it has moved its location to Palo Alto. The new location has been set up in partnership with Windows & Beyond, a Hunter Douglas gallery store, and is larger in size.

2 May 2012

Metal Source Panel Offers Products for Roof Restoration

Metal Panel Source is now offering products that will help in the restoration of roofs and siding. The company is the distributor for the north eastern region for Nutech Paints which provides products for restoration of metal roofing and siding, sheet and asphalt single roofing, fibre cement siding and tile roofing.

25 Apr 2012

University of Michigan Hospitals Awarded LEED Silver Certification from USGBC

Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital have been awarded LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council. The certification was awarded to the hospital for being innovative and environmentally responsible.

20 Apr 2012

Northern Illinois Food Bank Receives LEED Gold Certification

The West Bank Suburban Centre of Northern Illinois Food Bank has received LEED Gold certification.

19 Apr 2012

EPA Recognises 3M LeadCheck Swabs for Drywall and Plaster

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially recognised 3M LeadCheck Swabs for use on plaster and drywall. 3M LeadCheck Swabs were initially available for use on metal and painted wood.

17 Apr 2012

PPG Glass to Provide Glass for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory

PPG Industries has announced that the upcoming Centre for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens located in Pitsburgh will feature the SOLARBAN 60, STARPHIRE and SUNGATE 500 glass brands from PPG Glass.

16 Apr 2012

Sika Sarnafil Celebrates 50th Anniversary of its Brand Roofing Membrane

Waterproofing systems and thermoplastic roofing provider Sika Sarnafil marks the 50th anniversary of the Sarnafil brand of commercial roofing membrane. The company has installed more than 15 billion sq.ft of thermoplastic membranes since 1962, when the first Sarnafil membranes were tested on a series of roofs. During EXPO 64 an architect discovered that this material can be used in roofs for tear resistance.

16 Apr 2012

Icon Construction Completes Modular Training Facility at Fort Tinker

Icon Construction has announced that it has completed construction of a new modular training facility over an area of 1,200 sq.m designed especially for foot training purposes. As part of the turn-key design/build project for the US Air Force the company was responsible for design, engineering, manufacturing, delivery, interior communications, installations, HVAC systems, and fire alarm.

11 Apr 2012