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Construction site cabin is set for a makeover to cut costs and carbon emissions
Temporary cabins are identified as one of the top sources of carbon emissions and wasted energy on construction sites. They are often poorly insulated and lack the controls for heating, lighting and electricity use that are increasingly found in permanent buildings. Cabins also represent one of the biggest opportunities for contractors to cut their costs as well as their carbon emissions. The humble construction site cabin is set for a makeo... [more]
Iona Waste Systems's Airtrac 3200S enables customers to recycle up to 95 per cent of their construction and demolition waste material
Iona Waste Systems's Airtrac 3200S utilises the latest in air separation technology to deliver a versatile, mobile waste processing machine suitable for a wide range of waste sectors. The plant delivers the necessary technology and expertise to enable customers to recycle up to 95 per cent of their construction and demolition and/or construction and industrial waste material. It is particularly effective in managing small fraction fines clean-... [more]
Energy-saving retrofit in fifteen days by FE Peacock
FE Peacock has ‘retrofitted’ an existing bungalow close to its Bourne headquarters with energy-saving technologies that could save the householders as much as 70 per cent of their energy bills. The bungalow, located on Cherry Holt Road in Bourne, is now more energy efficient and has reduced its CO2 emissions. With the retrofitted energy-saving technologies in place, this particular bungalow will benefit from a 50 to 70 per cent saving in energ... [more]
LK Group's Code4Homes helps enable more effective management of the Code for Sustainable Homes process
The government remains committed to achieving a zero carbon energy rating for all new housing by 2016 and to comply with the code, those building new homes will have to work with an appropriately accredited code assessor to ensure they meet necessary standards. North west based environmental consultancy, The LK Group, has launched its latest online product Code4homes, which is designed to help enable more effective management of the Code for S... [more]
Larkfleet Homes commits to building energy efficient homes across East of England
Larkfleet Homes claims that its houses are the most energy-efficient being built in the Peterborough and South Lincolnshire area. They say the design of Larkfleet’s properties allows householders to save six hundred pounds a year in energy bills – and with projected increasing energy costs in future, Larkfleet Homes’ properties will continue to save householders money for years to come. Larkfleet Homes is committed to building energy efficient... [more]
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Green Shoots in Construction Industry Challenged by Government Policy, says Developer
Green shoots are starting to emerge in the construction sector, but some government policies and a reluctance of low-paid staff to return to work are making it hard for the industry to gain traction, says developer John Neary of Euromist. I think the government needs to provide incentives to get people back to work, said Mr Neary.
Construction of region's first green hotel set to begin
Construction on the region's first green hotel begins Wednesday along South Crouse Avenue. The Hotel Skyler is being called a new generation of hotel for a new generation of travelers.
Builder ties donations, education to green-construction project in Beaufort
Brad Pitt is helping to bring affordable "green" housing to New Orleans. Leonardo DiCaprio made headlines when he bought an apartment in an eco-friendly building in New York City.
Construction continues on 9-story Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Construction on the tallest building in southwest metro Atlanta is well underway. And sometime in early 2012 the doors will open for the nine-story, 362,000 square-foot Piedmont Newnan Hospital on Poplar Road near I-85. read more
NeighborWorks crews start renovating 14 foreclosed homes in Green Bay
Construction is under way in a $2 million program aimed at renovating and remarketing foreclosed homes in Green Bay.
Green Board of Eduction approves funding for new security
At their August meeting the Green Board of Education approved funding for new security vestibules for the high school and middle school. They also approved the hiring of two new assistant principals at the high school.
Green Endeavors Effects Corporate Restructuring
SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire - September 2, 2010) - Green Endeavors, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : GRNE ), announced that it has moved its domicile to the State of Utah with board of directors approval and a majority of its shareholders consent. The move allows management of the company to have ready access to the state offices, reduces fees, and will simplify the corporate management tasks required of ...
Into the Green Zone to earn some green
Carrie and Michael Lyon are co-owners of the Green Zone Recycling center in Silt. The new business is a branch of the family's Lyon Construction Inc. SILT — The ongoing Great Recession has had some curious effects on businesses on the Western Slope, some awful and some inspirational.
Construction show to highlight latest industry trends, technology
IN AN effort to bring the latest technology and trends in construction to other parts of the country, a trade show that has been held only in Manila for the last 20 years will be holding separate show read more
Construction work to delay first day of school at Makefield Elementary
In a letter to parents this week, Donna McCormick-Miller, principal of Makefield Elementary School, said the school’s new opening day will be Tuesday, Sept. 7, instead of Sept. 1 due to the ongoing renovation and construction at the school.
