Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CO2 emissions",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Knauf Drywall puts green jargon into context from
Knauf Drywall, which we summarised at the time by saying "With everyone is going 'green', Bob Stark, Marketing Communications Manager at Knauf Drywall explains what all the terms mean".
The same day,
we featured the news release Knauf Drywall for river route to Olympics from
Knauf Drywall: "Knauf Drywall has completed a test run on the Thames to prove that building materials can be sailed successfully to the London Olympics site".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Knauf Drywall
concerning its Futurepanel.
- take a look at Knauf Futurepanel lines green offices
which says: "One of London's greenest office buildings has taken another step up the environmental ladder with Knauf Drywall's carbon neutral plasterboard, Futurepanel".
Take a look also at the news release from Bentley Systems, Software to improve performance of buildings,
as well as Lift provision: going 'green' from Pickerings Lifts Europe,
and Sentinel launch energy efficiency campaign from Sentinel Performance Solutions.
See also:
Dyson ditches dirt with Sentinel Jetflush units
(January 2008)
Heating and hot water pipework can be power-flushed using Sentinel Jetflush unit and X800 Jetflo - Sentinel's powerful chemical cleanser designed to remove iron oxide and calcium
Ward Topdek tops off new student accommodation
(January 2008)
Ward Insulated Panels' single-ply roofing solution, Topdek, has topped off striking new student accommodation in Sheffield city centre
Pilkington energiKare top product of the year
(January 2008)
Pilkington has been recognised by the Construction Products Association for its innovative energy efficient IGU, Pilkington energiKare, in Construction Products Innovation and Achievement (CPIA) 2007
Sandtoft to form part of sustainability showcase
(January 2008)
Sandtoft has recently made the switch to using 100% green electricity from renewable sources such as wind farms and hydroelectric plants at all its sites
Sunshine on Putney with Solarcentury
(January 2008)
Solarcentury, the UK's leading supplier of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, has supplied PV units to a new six-house development in Putney, south-west London
Sunpipe provides natural sunshine
(January 2008)
SunPipe from Monodraught is a natural lighting system that eliminates the need to use electric lighting during daylight hours
GGF Safety Glazing Awards 2007
(January 2008)
5th Annual Awards for outstanding contributions to the glass and glazing industry was attended by over 60 members of the GGF
Thinsulex becomes TLX
(January 2008)
Thinsulex, the first multi-foil to gain BBA certification, LABC type approval and NHBC acceptance will re-brand to TLX to make asking for the product by name simpler at the trade counter
Sentinel launch new domestic heating system filter
(January 2008)
The highly effective domestic heating system filter removes both magnetic and non-magnetic debris from systems
ABB reduce running costs of air handling unit
(January 2008)
Installation of two ABB variable speed drives has reduced the running cost of an air handling unit by 70%
Wall capping and parapet sealing problems solved
(December 2007)
Snap-Lok, an innovation from architectural aluminium specialist Guttermaster, solves parapet sealing problems permanently
Solarcentury on greening existing housing stock
(December 2007)
Photovoltaic panels from Solarcentury used by Cole Thompson Anders Architects as part of the modernising and refurbishment of Glastonbury house, a 22 storey residential block in Westminster
Intelligent street lighting saves energy
(December 2007)
A synergy of intelligent street lighting and energy conservation in Gothenburg, Sweden By LonMark International
Gazeley cut CO2 with Solarcentury SB720 system
(December 2007)
With Solarcentury's installation for Gazeley, the new SB Solar Energy System continues to break new ground for PV solar power in the commercial sector
Building a green vision with substance
(November 2007)
In response to recent government consultation 'Strategy for Sustainable Construction', the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for a greater emphasis on the 'big picture'
Travis Perkins renewable energies at EcoBuild
(November 2007)
Travis Perkins plc bring the concept of its Renewable Energy and Eco Centres to its stand at EcoBuild 2008
Non-energy efficient homes - worse than air travel
(November 2007)
Glass and Glazing Federation attended the CBI Conference and Exhibition this week in London where the CBI launched its report 'Climate Change: Everyone's Business'
New Islington regeneration project
(November 2007)
New Islington regeneration project achieves EcoHomes Excellent rating with Ibstock Brick Northern Buff
UK Glazing Sector report by EST and EEPH
(November 2007)
Out of over 9 million windows replaced annually, 2 million are now second time replacements - just one of the findings of the UK Glazing Sector report
Largest Housing Association photovoltaic system
(November 2007)
Solarcentury and Octavia Housing and Care have launched the largest single PV system of any Housing Association in the UK at the Octavia headquarters
Preparation is key to building and maintenance
(November 2007)
Martyn Bridges, director of marketing and technical support for Worcester, Bosch Group takes a look at what's next in the drive toward greater efficiency within the heating industry
CORGI accolade for ECO installer
(November 2007)
Winner of Worcester, Bosch Group's Environment 2010 Awards for 2007, Andy Buchan of AJ Buchan , was also named ' Energy Efficiency Installer of the Year' at the CORGI Awards
Solar Gard window film saves energy
(November 2007)
Clinton Climate Initiative names Solar Gard high performance window film a key resource for saving energy and other significant related benefits
Best ventilation system on the market
(November 2007)
Vortice is top of the class with its HRU mechanical extract ventilation system with heat recovery
Geberit is Green Supplier of the Year 2007
(November 2007)
Geberit, leading supplier of sanitary, supply and HDPE drainage systems, presented 'The Green Supplier of the Year' award at the 'Construction News Green Awards 2007'
Listers customers get half million GBP bonus
(November 2007)
Lister Trade Frames have sold over 35,000 square metres of A, B and C BFRC accredited energy efficient windows
Insulated panels - the real story
(November 2007)
Insulated panel systems with a blown insulation core provide some of the most thermally efficient construction solutions around today
Kingspan Insulated Panels win top prizes
(November 2007)
Kingspan Insulated Panels has walked away with two top prizes at the prestigious Wales Business and Sustainability Awards
New generation of highly fluid concretes
(October 2007)
BASF's Smart Dynamic Construction concept allows the ready-mix industry to reach increased energy efficiency, higher concrete durability and better construction process economy
New carbon reducing boiler system
(October 2007)
Mark Group, leading 'whole house' energy efficiency experts, launch new carbon reducing boiler system at Interbuild
Worcester set to release air source technology
(October 2007)
Worcester is set to launch another renewable technology for home heating next spring, with two air source heat pump (ASHP) options air to air and air to water systems
Ambirad group enters heat recovery market
(October 2007)
AmbiRad Group sign exclusive agreement with Klingenburg of Gladbeck, Germany, for UK-wide distribution of energy saving plate heat exchangers and thermal wheels
The future for gas boilers efficiency
(October 2007)
How are manufacturers achieving such high levels of efficiency and will it ever be possible to create a gas boiler that's 100% efficient?
Existing housing stock and climate change
(October 2007)
GGF highlighted work the industry was doing in energy efficiency and called for Government to stimulate demand for products with the most energy-saving potential