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University of Michigan Hospitals Awarded LEED Silver Certification from USGBC

Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital have been awarded LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council. The certification was awarded to the hospital for being innovative and environmentally responsible.

20 Apr 2012

Northern Illinois Food Bank Receives LEED Gold Certification

The West Bank Suburban Centre of Northern Illinois Food Bank has received LEED Gold certification.

19 Apr 2012

Gregg’s Elementary School Receives Silver LEED-for-Schools Certification Assisted by Bovay Engineers

Gregg’s Elementary School in Houston Texas situated near Hobby Airport has successfully achieved Silver LEED-for-schools certification with the assistance of Bovay Engineers International attaining a total of 39 LEED points.

18 Apr 2012

EPA Recognises 3M LeadCheck Swabs for Drywall and Plaster

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially recognised 3M LeadCheck Swabs for use on plaster and drywall. 3M LeadCheck Swabs were initially available for use on metal and painted wood.

17 Apr 2012

PPG Glass to Provide Glass for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory

PPG Industries has announced that the upcoming Centre for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens located in Pitsburgh will feature the SOLARBAN 60, STARPHIRE and SUNGATE 500 glass brands from PPG Glass.

16 Apr 2012

Sika Sarnafil Celebrates 50th Anniversary of its Brand Roofing Membrane

Waterproofing systems and thermoplastic roofing provider Sika Sarnafil marks the 50th anniversary of the Sarnafil brand of commercial roofing membrane. The company has installed more than 15 billion sq.ft of thermoplastic membranes since 1962, when the first Sarnafil membranes were tested on a series of roofs. During EXPO 64 an architect discovered that this material can be used in roofs for tear resistance.

16 Apr 2012

Icon Construction Completes Modular Training Facility at Fort Tinker

Icon Construction has announced that it has completed construction of a new modular training facility over an area of 1,200 sq.m designed especially for foot training purposes. As part of the turn-key design/build project for the US Air Force the company was responsible for design, engineering, manufacturing, delivery, interior communications, installations, HVAC systems, and fire alarm.

11 Apr 2012

Gray's Paint + Wallpaper Now Offers Benjamin Moore Color Stories

Gray's Paint & Wallpaper, a paint store located in the Bay Area, has announced the availability of the Benjamin Moore Color Stories. The Benjamin Moore paint range features 240 hues.

10 Apr 2012

Pike Research Reports Global Building Stock to Increase Significantly by 2021

Research company, Pike Research has released a report titled “Global Building Stock Database”.

9 Apr 2012

Detroit Elevator Completes Renovation of Tower Plaza Elevator

US based Detroit Elevator Company has announced that it has completed the renovation of Tower Plaza Hotel located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Tower Plaza was originally built in 1969 and consists of 26 stories and 298 units which have been occupied by professionals, students and other tenants.

6 Apr 2012