‘Green Building’
A Buildingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Recycling plant chooses Marley Eternit Profile 6 from
Marley Eternit, which we summarised at the time by saying "Marley Eternit's Profile 6 sheeting has been installed in a new WRG plant to withstand high temperatures and humidity created during the composting process.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release REHAU Polytec installed at Oak House Care home from
REHAU: "Aspen Windows has just completed the installation of the first internally facetted screen in the REHAU Polytec 50 composite curtain walling system in the UK. ".
In July 2009, we covered the news from Weatherite Building Services
- take a look at Weatherite air conditioning for John Lewis
which says: "Weatherite Building Services has recently undertaken a comprehensive upgrade of the existing air conditioning systems at three different sites across London for John Lewis Partnership. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Samuel Heath & Sons, Perko Powermatic installed in new music school,
as well as Green Footprint launches Li roof system from Green Footprint Solutions,
and Norbain now supply Geoquip PIDS from Norbain SD.
Latest stories...
SikatTack Adhesive fix for concrete panel interior (July 2009)
SikaTack Panel Adhesive has provided a method of installing the concrete panels in an office interior designed by architect Buckley Gray Yeoman.
Integral is West Business of the Year (July 2009)
West Business of the Year Awards has recognised building maintenance services provider Integral, for its performance despite the current economic downturn.
Property Care Association rising damp advice (July 2009)
The Property Care Association advises investigations into dampness should be undertaken by a trained surveyor with a CSRT qualification.
Maxi contracts in education sector (July 2009)
Maxi Construction has secured a number of new projects in the education sector, following the start of work on a new classroom block for Cargilfield School in Edinburgh.
CLiP IT launches pricing module (July 2009)
CLiP IT Solutions are pleased to announce the release of its Bill of Materials module for CIA, with improved Purchase Order and Price List option.
Glidevale Protect meets re-roofing standards (July 2009)
Glidevale has developed an innovative range enabling cost-effective re-roofing to meet Regulatory requirements.
Nordan security for Secured Design Garden (July 2009)
Security doors from NorDan feature in a new 'Secured by Design' garden at Capel Manor College in London, highlighting both its security and sustainability credentials.
CIPHE lowers carbon in UK homes (July 2009)
Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering has released Taking Control of Carbon, a document aimed at helping householders to cut carbon emissions and hot water and heating bills.
Further reading
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Opportunities for green building in the EU
Ambitious policy of the EU commission is insisting on a total 20% of EU electricity consumption to come from renewable energy by 2020.
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Balfour Beatty joins the UK Green Building Council
Balfour Beatty has joined the UK Green Building Council, an organisation which aims to bring clarity, purpose and co-ordination of sustainability strategy to the construction sector.
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