Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Global Warming",
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 Tuscanor carbon footprint from
Tuscanor, which we summarised at the time by saying "Tuscanor supplies only British architectural ironmongery made by Kirkpatrick and their emissions to the atmosphere are minimal".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Knauf Drywall puts green jargon into context from
Knauf Drywall: "With everyone is going 'green', Bob Stark, Marketing Communications Manager at Knauf Drywall explains what all the terms mean".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Web Dynamics
concerning its Thinsulex becomes TLX
- take a look at Thinsulex becomes TLX
which says: "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".
Take a look also at the news release from elearning-training, World first CO2 refrigeration interactive course,
as well as Climate change affects human rights say CIWEM from CIWEM,
and Certified timber helps protect rain forests from Ecochoice.
See also:
Construction win top honours at CIWM Awards
(November 2007)
Three leading organisations involved in the construction industry have won top honours at the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Awards for Environmental Excellence
Europanel backed by Corus Confidex Sustain
(November 2007)
Eurobond's Europanel and Rockspan systems are among the first to gain Confidex Sustain backing, as Corus Colorcoat assessed cladding systems
Solar water heating in 210 BandQ stores
(October 2007)
Solartwin, a UK invented solar water heating system, with innovations which make it quick and easy to install, is being rolled out into 210 BandQ stores
Combine ventilation, energy recovery and heat pump
(October 2007)
Enervent Oy Ab has launched the Greenair HP energy saving technology that combines ventilation, energy recovery and heat pump.for domestic and commercial ventilation applications
Autodesk to host Sustainable Design Forum
(October 2007)
Autodesk collaborates with United Nations Environment Programme and Natural World Museum's 'Envisioning Change' Exhibition at BOZAR to Host Sustainable Design Forum
Helping businesses across Wales remove waste water
(September 2007)
GD Environmental's new vacuum tanker lorry has been working flat out helping businesses across Wales remove waste water, contaminated sludges and other liquid waste from their premises
Pressure to lower carbon footprint and recycle
(September 2007)
Businesses across Wales are under increasing pressure to lower their carbon footprint and recycle where ever possible
TAC joins Clinton climate initiative
(September 2007)
TAC joins Clinton Climate Initiative along with parent company, Schneider Electric, to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and decrease greenhouse gas emissions
Reach six star rating with new guide
(September 2007)
L.B.Plastics has launched a free guide outlining the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes and explaining how to achieve a maximum six star rating using PVC windows and doors
Rixonway helps fight global warming
(September 2007)
Rixonway Kitchens has joined forces with Climate Care to measure and offset the CO2 emissions of its 66-strong dedicated vehicle fleet
Decra new roof tile is cool
(September 2007)
Lightweight roof systems pioneer Decra launch steel tile that will not fuel the global warming debate - one that helps to reflect heat from the sun
Sustainable Construction Conference
(September 2007)
Semple Fraser is holding a conference for the Construction Industry entitled 'Sustainable Construction Conference - Facing the Environmental Challenges'
Kronospan takes steps to reduce carbon footprint
(August 2007)
Kronospan, manufacturer of high-quality wood-based panels, has reached its highest ever levels of recycling, use of FSC timber and reclamation of waste that would ordinarily be sent to landfill
Role of technology in fighting global warming
(August 2007)
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger tour Echelon Corporation to highlight the role of technology in fighting global warming
Improve air quality and energy efficiency
(August 2007)
Energy efficient heat recovery systems can minimise a building's carbon footprint, reduce fuel bills and improve energy efficiency, acoustics and internal air quality
Green Roofs - new technical brochure from Alumasc
(July 2007)
ZinCo green roof systems, supplied by Alumasc provide sustainable, proven solutions that are suitable for a wide variety of building applications
Should rainwater recycling be compulsory?
(July 2007)
Rainwater harvesting is a simple technology used widely in other countries
Houses get sunburnt too
(July 2007)
Freefoam Plastics launch new media campaign, titled 'The Burning Issue', to increase awareness of the dangers of UV radiation to buildings
Shield is most cost effective 'A' rated window
(July 2007)
Synseal's Shield is probably the most cost effective 'A' rated energy saving window in the industry, says Jason Wilder, CWG Choices' Managing Director
Knauf Insulation fulfills zero carbon potential
(July 2007)
Knauf Insulation's Crown DriTherm full fill cavity insulation is the only insulation solution able to achieve a U-value of 0.27 in a 100mm cavity in a dense block construction
Knauf has Grand Designs on energy efficiency
(July 2007)
Knauf Insulation supports the Energy Savings Trust (EST) by providing its products to create the energy efficient home unveiled at the Grand Design's Live Show in ExCeL
GGF launch 'Project Green'
(June 2007)
GGF is launch first ever environmental initiative for the glazing industry, called 'Project Green'
Heat pumps for better energy efficiency
(June 2007)
A radical change to the way commercial and residential buildings are heated and cooled is being called for by the UK Living Environmental Systems Division (LES) of Mitsubishi Electric
Efficient energy saving fluorescents for workshops
(June 2007)
KAG Luminaire is challenging the HID lighting norm for automotive workshops with the release of Taurus T5 with energy saving fluorescent-technology
Newport man voted best young entrepreneur in Wales
(May 2007)
James Norvill, managing director of leading Welsh waste management company GD Environmental, was awarded the title at Western Mail Business Awards for Wales
Autodesk help visitors think about sustainability
(May 2007)
Autodesk has been highly commended for its 'sustainable participation' in Think 07, a recent new event for UK construction and property markets
Corrugated rooflights for age of global warming
(May 2007)
Rooflights now have to be capable of withstanding a much greater range of temperatures and new Polygreca can safely be used in temperatures more than 70% higher than corrugated P.V.C
10-years in the pneumatics industry
(May 2007)
Ray Barnes, Managing Director of Hoerbiger-Origa in Gloucester, reviews the pneumatics industry over the past 10 years
Construction industry optimistic about growth
(May 2007)
Construction industry CEOS more optimistic about growth than other industries according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers Global CEO Survey
Knauf Insulation fulfills zero carbon potential
(May 2007)
The entire Crown DriTherm full fill range is classified as suitable for the production of zero carbon homes
Fire suppression system is fast
(May 2007)
Ardent Sapphire clean agent system suppresses fires quickly, cleanly and safely
Worcester Bosch Environment 2010 Awards
(April 2007)
Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering member wins 2006 Worcester Bosch Environment 2010 Award
75% of commercial lighting to be led-based by 2030
(April 2007)
Color Kinetics projecting that at least 75% of commercial lighting in the USA will be produced by energy-efficient LED sources by 2030
Cost of new Code for Sustainable Homes revealed
(April 2007)
Average additional cost of achieving Level 3 of the new Code for Sustainable Homes will be around 3% more than old standard of EcoHomes 'Very Good', according to researchers at Cyril Sweett