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Smallest ever height restriction met by Franklin Hodge for ASDA tank challenge
Deep in the vaulted cellars of an early 19th century former vinegar maker, Franklin Hodge is on course to complete one of its most challenging projects, installing four fire sprinkler water tanks for the new ASDA store in Worcester. Part of the new £75M St Martin’s Quarter Carillion Richardson development, Franklin Hodge have been working closely alongside ASDA, main contractor Carillion and fire protection specialists Tyco to design and build... [more]
Telematics insurance set to reduce fleet premiums
Pay how you drive insurance using telematics systems has begun to revolutionise insurance for young drivers. To meet demand, during 2011 a number of British telematics suppliers joined forces with insurance companies to offer services aimed at the retail sector, and, in particular, young drivers. Over coming months, I predict, the sector will grow rapidly as more insurance brands enter the market. Meanwhile, the same telematics technology ... [more]
WindowMaster gives some guidance on natural ventilation solutions
Provider of natural comfort and smoke ventilation solutions, WindowMaster, is contributing to the debate on planned revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations, due to take effect from 2013. WindowMaster has submitted recommendations to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC). WindowMaster’s Tom Lymn said: “We responded to the Chartered Institute of Building Servi... [more]
Sto will present its solid wall solution at Ecobuild 2012
Sto will be exhibiting its range of External Wall Insulation Systems at Ecobuild in march. Traditionally focused on high specification new build projects, the technology is also perfectly positioned for use in retrofit projects designed to improve the U-value of solid wall property. All of the Sto EWIS options will provide a minimum U-value of 0.3W/m2K with the flexibility to reduce the U-value further by adjusting the volume of insulation m... [more]
15 go for 15 15 for 15 as Landia mixers work wonders
Mixers made by Landia have completed 15 years service at one the most demanding wastewater treatment plants in the North West of England. A total of 15 Landia mixers are in operation, dealing with very high levels of grit and rags. From 150rpm to 1500rpm, Landia’s POP-I and POD-I mixers have proved very sturdy and reliable, according to the water company’s representative: “Considering the very tough environment, Landia’s mixers cope extrem... [more]
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A leader in green
WENTWORTH — With its energy-efficient lighting and a dual-flush toilet system that reduces cold water usage by 88 percent in the bathrooms, the new Rockingham County Courthouse complex is being touted as one of the leaders in green construction along the East Coast. read more
Carmel Valley school building a lesson in ecology
The new building is on the cutting edge of green construction, and sits in the Hilton Bialek Habitat, a 10-acre expanse of plains, woods, gardens and greenhouses owned by the Carmel Unified School District.
Clean Energy Contracts with Green Energy Oilfield Services to Build & Supply Natural Gas Fueling Station to Support ...
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed a 10-year agreement with Green Energy Oilfield Services, a major Texas truck transport provider, to build, supply, and maintain a
Rail 'advanced construction' given federal approval
The Federal Transit Administration has given the City and County of Honolulu the green light to proceed with advanced construction on rail.
Applications for "Green Up" program due February 13
Applications are now being accepted through Feb. 13 for Kansas City Kansas Community College’s new and innovative Construction Green Up training program. A comprehensive five-week, hands-on learning experience, the program will focus on deconstruction and other green construction clean-up skills with training offered free of charge to 22 unemployed or under-employed job seekers. The program is ...
Green under construction: Tour to show off environmentally friendly Ann Arbor home
Michael Klement, principal with Architectural Resource, stands outside of the Riverview House, which is on track to be southeastern Michigan's first Emerald remodeling project under the National Association of Home Builders rating system for residential construction. Janet Miller | For AnnArbor.com When it comes to environmentally friendly home construction, there is more than one shade of green ...
Super-green home to be built in Palm Springs in period of 7 hours
A super-green home is being built on North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. The construction is scheduled to be completed by 2 p.m. Monday. Construction began at 7 a.m. Monday.
Pachauri backs green building technologies
Kolkata, Jan 16 : Warning that India is facing an energy security challenge, renowned environmentalist R.K. Pachauri, director general of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Monday said use of green construction technologies would reduce operational costs.
'Green city' rules constrain Christchurch rebuild: investors
Feb. 7 (BusinessDesk) – Ideologically driven “green” restrictions on new commercial buildings are discouraging property investors from Christchurch rebuild projects, the Property Council of New Zealand says.
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