Researchers Launch Study for ‘Greener’ Storm Roofs

San Francisco, CA -- In a new study announced April 30th, researchers from Towson University near Baltimore, Maryland will investigate the environmental impact on copper stormwater roofs and whether metal contamination is too high for allowable regulation. In the study, titled Attentuation of the Potential … [Read more...]

HEBHOMES Announces Its Participation At SECC Glasgow

HebHomes, who offer architect designed, Environmentally Friendly Kit Houses, will participate at SECC Glasgow Homebuilding and Renovating Show in May 2013. HebHomes, who offer architect designed, Environmentally Friendly Kit Houses, will participate at SECC Glasgow Homebuilding and Renovating Show in May … [Read more...]

Coldspring and Industry Pioneer Jason McLennan Introduce New Green Building Product Line

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Coldspring, the leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone, has teamed with green building pioneer Jason F. McLennan to launch Earth Measure – a new product line of deep green reclaimed stone. Earth Measure is comprised entirely of remnant stone and is available in three customizable pattern series … [Read more...]

Research Produces More Efficient Vehicle Weight Thanks to Aluminum

San Francisco, CA- In a recent EDAG Group study, commissioned by the Aluminum in Transportation Group of the U.S. Aluminum Association, indications that all-aluminum body may be capable of saving over a third of base steel BIW has been reported. When combined with secondary mass savings based on design … [Read more...]

Outreach Dental Program Has Plumbing Issue

San Francisco, CA  --  There were over 100 people who were signed up for a free dental care Clay Center Family Dentistry. Despite plumbing complications noted by Dr. Rick Hammel, Dustin Kruse and visiting dentists should be able to provide care for the 106 that signed up for the services over the course … [Read more...]

TCA Releases Engineering Tilt-Up

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred building system -- has announced the release of Engineering Tilt-Up. The newest publication from the TCA is the third in a trilogy of resources covering … [Read more...]

Deck Planning – How to Build a Deck Step by Step

There are two ways to build a great deck – skills permitting, either you can do it yourself or you can hire a decking contractor. In either case, a great looking deck always calls for advance preparation on your part. Here’s a great article on how to build you deck step by step. # 1 “All great things … [Read more...]

New Duct and Building Leakage Seal Tested by UC Davis Students

San Francisco, CA  --  A new seal for building technology that has been developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis, will have a real-world test to see if their product is working s planned. Developed by the scientists at the UC Davis Western Cooling fficiency Center, the technology … [Read more...]

TCA Announces Call for Entries for 23rd Annual Achievement Awards Program

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred building system – has announced the call for entries for the 23rd installment of the Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. Established by the TCA in 1992, the … [Read more...]

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces Engineering Seminar Series

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred building system – will present an engineering seminar series titled, “Applying the 2012 IBC to the Design of Low-Rise Concrete Building Systems – … [Read more...]