Construction
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10-23-07
Alcan (TSE:AL) publishes 2007 Corporate Sustainability Report
Alcan has released its 2007 web-based Corporate Sustainability Report. This is the sixth report since 2002 that provides an ongoing look at the challenges, opportunities and performance related to integrating sustainability into the everyday decision-making process at Alcan.
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10-18-07
Crest Nicholson plc publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report 2006
Crest Nicholson PLC has released its fifth annual Corporate Responsibility Report 2006, which incorporates the company’s sustainable development activities and performance results for the financial year ended October 31, 2006. Available at
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07-09-07
Kingspan Insulated Panels publishes Sustainability Report 2006
Kingspan Insulated Panels has just published their first Sustainability report. This report covers all aspects of company sustainability strategy and agenda for the year 2006. The report can be downloaded at:
POSTED
07-03-07
This Fourth, Commit to Going Red, White and "PINK" in the Attic: Celebrate Independence Day a Whole New Way
TOLEDO, Ohio "“ July 03, 2007 "“ With Independence Day upon us, Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), makers of PINK insulation, and th...
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06-28-07
Owens Corning Launches Commercial Energy Calculator to Improve the Efficiency of Commercial Metal Buildings
TOLEDO, Ohio "“ June 28, 2007 "“ Leading building materials manufacturer Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today introduced the Owens Corning Commercial Energy Calculator, a simple way to demonstrate how improving the performance of the envelope and/or lighting and HVAC systems can h...
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05-23-07
USG Corporation Registers New Headquarters Office as LEED for Commercial Interiors Space
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2007--USG Corporation (NYSE:USG) today announced that it has registered its new headquarters, 550 W. Adams St., as LEED for Commercials Interiors (CI) registered space, the U.S. Green Building Council's voluntary rating standard for green de...
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05-21-07
Fluor Named to "World's Most Ethical Companies" List by Ethisphere Magazine
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2007--Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) announced today that it was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Magazine, a national publication dedicated to illuminating the important correlation between ethics and profit...
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03-16-07
Fluor to Give GBP 30,000 to Good Cumbrian Causes
SELLAFIELD, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2007--Nuclear decommissioning consultant Fluor Ltd has set up a GBP 30,000 annual grant fund to benefit the communities affected by the plant.
The Fluor Cumbria Fund is administered by C...
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02-23-07
Sage Homebuilders Builds Near-Zero Energy Home!
ST. LOUIS, MO "“ February 23, 2007 "“ Sage Homebuilders (Sage) is building a showcase home that will help demonstrate the variety of "green" building practices and materials that are revolutionizing the home building industry.
The Sage Near-...
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02-08-07
USG Introduces SHEETROCK Brand MOLD TOUGH Gypsum Panels
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2007--Whether it's a basement, bathroom or any other commercial or residential environment with incidental or intermittent moisture exposure, construction professionals and homeowners alike have a new weapon in the fight against mold. USG (N...
