Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "ISO14001",
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 JELD-WEN achieves environmental standard from
JELD-WEN, which we summarised at the time by saying "JELD-WEN's door manufacturing site in Penrith, Cumbria, has achieved prestigious ISO14001 accreditation, the international standard for environmental performance".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Tesco awards maintenance contract from
Uninterruptible Power Supplies: "Tesco PLC award the contract to maintain its uninterruptible power supplies at its nationwide distribution centres to Uninterruptible Power Supplies Limited".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Wienerberger
- take a look at Kent brick maker starts year on a high
which says: "Wienerberger's Smeed Dean factory in Sittingbourne has started 2008 on a high note after scooping a top accolade in the Environment Awards for Kent Business 2007".
Take a look also at the news release from Alumasc Exterior Building Products, Alumasc: a lesson in sustainable design,
as well as Alumasc: greener by design from Alumasc Exterior Building Products,
and Powerminster Gleeson Services major new contract from Powerminster Gleeson Services.
See also:
JELD-WEN plans major timber recycling plant
(November 2007)
JELD-WEN has come up with a completely sustainable solution to minimise the amount of waste that goes to landfill and at the same time reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions
Brand new name for Powerminster.
(November 2007)
Powerminster unveiled its new branding this week, marking the start of a new era for Powerminster Gleeson Services
Fallowfield Projects achieved BSI Kitemark
(October 2007)
British Woodworking Federation member Fallowfield Projects has achieved the BSI Kitemark under the Timber Window Accreditation Scheme for its stormproof timber casement windows
New energy-efficient HQ for Simpson
(October 2007)
Christopher Rodgers' architectural and project management team designed the building for ISO14001 environmentally accredited Simpson (York) Ltd
Record year for Adaptaflex
(October 2007)
Adaptaflex is the UK's number one for flexible conduit systems
High performance assured in floors
(October 2007)
New Hyfloor 75 from Xtratherm offers superior thickness to performance ratio enabling housebuilders and developers to achieve target insulation levels without changing build practices
Cavity-Plus: achieving lower U-values
(October 2007)
Housebuilders and developers looking to achieve lower U-values within their cavity wall constructions will find it even easier thanks to new Cavity-Plus from Xtratherm
Bradstone Structural - building in sustainability
(September 2007)
Lower Mill Estate, Somerford Keynes, has used specially developed sustainable building products from Bradstone Stuctural, an Aggregate Industries business
Celuform 'green' fleet slashes pollution
(May 2007)
Pollution is being significantly reduced thanks to a fleet of new MAN ERF Euro 4 HGVs being used to deliver Celuform PVC-ue products to stockists and building sites
Eurocell meets ISO 14001 Environmental Standard
(May 2007)
Eurocell Profiles, a leading supplier of window, door and conservatory systems has recently achieved ISO 14001 accreditation, the international standard for environmental performance
Swish achieve BS EN ISO14001
(April 2007)
Accreditation demonstrates the commitment made by Swish to comply with environmental laws and regulations and to continuously improve its environmental management systems
Leading tile manufacturer minimises waste
(August 2006)
Environmentally-responsible H and R Johnson minimises waste at its Stoke-on-Trent production facility
Pick Everard to increase staff by 10%
(April 2006)
Architectural and engineering practice Pick Everard is to expand its staff by more than 10% in the next six months
Turner and Townsend appointed at Edinburgh Zoo
(February 2006)
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland have appointed Turner and Townsend to assist in the development of a new facility at Edinburgh Zoo
Weyroc Protect first choice for EcoHomes
(November 2005)
Egger UK's Weyroc Protect flooring not only meets but exceeds the latest requirements for environmental performance in the new build sector
Biggest construction waste measurement project
(October 2005)
Construction contractors and clients, waste management companies, planners and other interested parties are being invited to take part in the UK's largest ever construction waste measurement project
News on the ISO14001 accreditation from Hepworth Building Products
(July 2005)
Hepworth Building Products has gained ISO14001 accreditation across all three of its operating divisions: Plumbing Products, Drainage and Concrete
Approvals Hat-Trick For Biwater
(October 2004)
In the space of just six months, Biwater Treatment has received approval to the latest standards for the way it manages three key aspects of its work - quality, health and safety, and environment
UK Companies Loose Out On Environmental Change
(September 2004)
EHS Projects Ltd warns that UK companies, whose environmental performance is not up to new EC standards, are set to feel the heat this year with the potential threat of fines and loss of business
Topfloor Green Policy set in concrete
(April 2004)
Being ISO14001 certified means Topfloor has demonstrated that it has formalised its environmental procedures to address all the aspects of its production and their impact on the environment
Saint-Gobain Helping To Build A Better Environment
(January 2004)
Saint-Gobain Building Distribution Ltd (SGBD Ltd) has launched an ambitious environmental policy which will consolidate the sound environmental practices its companies have developed over the years
Refurbishment Waste Minimised
(September 2003)
Higgins Construction PLC is the first building company to monitor waste created by refurbishing homes in estate regeneration with the Building Research Establishment