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Farming with Shipping Containers

Used shipping containers: the new farming frontier.




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Passive Houses Gain Momentum

Will passive houses gain more momentum in the U.S.?




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Cost-Effective, Energy Efficient Concrete Sandwich Panels

The energy saving contributions of thermal mass are well known but not always implemented in an ideal way.




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How Much Rain does a Rainscreen Screen?

Don’t be fooled, a rainscreen is much more than a cladding system that works well under wet conditions.




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How Much Rain Does a Rainscreen Screen? (Part 2)

In part one; rainscreen and open joint cladding systems were discussed. Part two will focus on test standards determining the performance of cladding systems designed for the rainscreen principle.




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VIDEO: The Great Heights of the Building Arts




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Exoskeleton in the Job Site Closet

Level up productivity with tools that enhance well-being and your body.




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Is Gen Z’s Interest in the Trades Just a Dream?

If you believe the statistics — and a whole slew of press — Generation Z is an emerging generation of men and women who are trading in their schoolbooks and strapping on tool belts.




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The Wait is Over: MarinoWARE’s Brand-New Website is Here

MarinoWARE has released its new website. The new website includes updated design and content, enhanced tools, an organized resource library and new industry pro pages.




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American Industrial Partners to Acquire PPG’s Architectural Coatings Business

On Oct. 17, American Industrial Partners announced its definitive agreement to acquire PPG’s U.S. and Canadian architectural coatings business, which generated $2 billion in 2023 revenue.




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NCS Trust ‘sad and disappointed’ at government plans to shut it down

The organisation, which has 160 employees, says it is still trying to understand how staff will be affected




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Fundraising Regulator appoints four new committee members

The new members come from a range of charities, including Save the Children UK and Versus Arthritis




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Veterans’ care charity to merge into larger counterpart

The two organisations employ a total of more than 450 people




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Tech giant’s philanthropic arm gives almost £500,000 to two London charities

The funds will go to support the organisations’ work in tackling food poverty




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Only 12 per cent of leading charities publicly recognise a trade union, analysis suggests

The findings come from Third Sector’s inaugural Charity Employer Index




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SIA Releases New Version of OSDP Standard

SIA OSDP version 2.2.2 resolves errors that had appeared in the short-lived 2.2.1 update and introduces proper supervised input states, addressing previous issues.




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Companies' 'Green' Efforts Include Products’ Material Content

Resolution Engineering Inc., Hudson, Wis.,is a provider of RF/wireless and embedded systems design services, while sister company Resolution Products produces a wide range of common use and wireless security devices. Until recently, “green” qualities weren’t on the radar for these types of products, so today, Resolution Engineering is thrilled to see increased attention focused on sustainability. The company’s products, services and operations have incorporated sustainable attributes for years. John Bergman, one of the founders of the company, is the driving force behind the company’s sustainable practices. 




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World Wide Security Goes Green!

World Wide Security, Garden City, N.Y., launched its “Go Green!” program promoting energy conservation to its customers. As energy prices rise throughout the United States, the Long Island region is often impacted more dramatically because it is an island with logistics and energy challenges.




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INTERVIEW: The Payback of a Green Investment

SDM had the chance to interview Dr. Bob Banerjee, senior director of Training and Development, NICE Systems, Ra'anana, Israel, recently on “green” initiatives at NICE Systems. 




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HID Global Sustainability Practices

As a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY, HID Global follows its policy on minimizing its carbon footprint and helping to stimulate renewable energy markets. HID Global is dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of its operations through continuous concentration on Genuine HID™ products; how they are designed, how they are built, and how they are used.




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Panasonic's Security Solutions Start With Energy-Efficient Products

Sensitive to environmental considerations in the security and video surveillance industry, Panasonic System Networks Company of America, Secaucus, N.J., is taking leadership by offering products manufactured in energy-efficient facilities, using fewer hazardous materials and emitting less CO2, and which also consume less power than previous Panasonic comparable models.




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Graybar Targets Ways to Make Business Strong and Sustainable

At Graybar, sustainability is an expression of the company’s core values and its long-term view. The company’s sustainability plan includes acting as a responsible steward of its resources, reducing its impact on the environment, and providing sustainable solutions in the marketplace.




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Manufacturer Rises to Green Challenge

For Metis Secure Solutions, Oakmont, Pa., and many other security-related companies, green trends provide opportunity.




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Vivint Expands Energy Services with Solar

A leading provider of home automation and technology, Vivint is always on the lookout for opportunities to bring additional value to their customers with new offerings to provide more comprehensive home integration solutions.




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Securitas Technology Partners with K9s United in Support of Law Enforcement Canines

K9s United is a dedicated non-profit organization that focuses on providing essential training, equipment and resources to support law enforcement canines.




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Incomplete information can fuel misjudgment: study

Columbus, OH — People who incorrectly believe they have “all the facts” may remain overly confident in their beliefs or decisions, a recent study suggests.




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FHWA rule updates protections for workers and drivers in work zones

Washington — A Federal Highway Administration final rule includes updates intended to improve safety and mobility for workers and drivers in roadway work zones.




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Incident involving highwall collapse spurs MSHA safety alert

Arlington, VA — Mine operators should train miners on recognizing highwall hazards and following procedures for their safe control, the Mine Safety and Health Administration advises in a recent safety alert.




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The Future of Morning Meals

While most morning meals are prepared at home, on-the-go and away-from-home breakfast occasions are expected to experience some growth through 2027, driven primarily by Gen Z and millennial consumers. 




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Urban Roots Fruit+ and Cantina-Style Salsa

The new Urban Roots is dedicated to delivering plant-forward products with bold, globally inspired flavors. The rebrand comes with two line expansions: the launch of Fruit+, and Cantina-Style Salsa.




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New Standards for Real-Life Dough Testing

The all-in-one instrument optimizes lab space. It features a built-in thermostat, and a PC with MetaBridge software and touchscreen. Its upward-lifting stretching column reduces instrument depth for flexible lab placement and prevents blockage of storage spaces or walkways.




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Conagra Brands Announces Sustainable Development Award Winners

The program invited cross-functional employee teams to submit projects completed during Conagra's fiscal years 2023 and 2024. Each submission was evaluated by a panel of peers, with the final winners selected by the company's sustainability leaders.




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CBC's Salto brand unveils Unica

CBC Flooring’s Salto Exceptional Flooring brand offers Unica, a recycled limestone tile with an impressive 80 percent recycled content.




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TOLI's Mature a sustainable choice

TOLI's Mature commercial sheet flooring from CBC Flooring offers architects and designers a beautiful and sustainable flooring product for healthcare, university and retail environments.




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CBC Flooring's Indelval is environmentally friendly

CBC Flooring’s Indelval Rubber Flooring is recognized globally for its exceptional quality and environmental benefits, due to its high natural rubber content and proprietary high pressure vulcanization process.




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CBC's Halo Floors offers 'Something Different'

Halo Floors, offered under the CBC Flooring family of products, represents one of the most dynamic and refreshing luxury vinyl tile product lines in the industry.




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Ultrabond ECO 885 Premium Grade Polyolefin Backed Carpet Adhesive

MAPEI's Ultrabond ECO 885, which will be unveiled at Surfaces 2011, has been specifically designed to provide both permanent and releasable bonds for non-PVC, polyolefin and most “eco-type” backed carpet and carpet tile.




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Tuftex, Anderson partner for Color Coordinates selling system

Shaw Floors’ divisions Tuftex Carpets of California and Anderson Hardwood have launched the Color Coordinates display system exclusively for Shaw Design Center retailers.




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Floyd & Associates unveils new website

Floyd & Associates has launched its new e-commerce website: www.sampleboards.biz.




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Flexco launches Natural Elements in wood, stone looks

Flexco introduces Natural Elements, a new line of wood vinyl plank products available in 4” by 36” formats in 18 colors and a luxury vinyl stone tile available in 18” by 18” sizes in eight colors.




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ARDEX unveils MC Moisture Control Systems

ARDEX MC Moisture Control systems are a comprehensive line of best-in-class products for any type of flooring installation over concrete, even in the most demanding environments, according to the company.




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Wagner Meters rolls out Rapid RH 4.0

The Rapid RH 4.0 from Wagner Meters combines their patented Smart Sensor and redesigned Easy Reader with Touch-n-Sense technology.




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The First Sealer to Give a Beautiful, Luxurious Appearance

The Designer Series from Royal Sealers is the industry's first sealer with Micro Crystals. This premium impregnating sealer is embedded with eye-catching, multi-faceted light reflecting Micro Crystals that enhance the appearance of any surface, adding dimension and character.




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Latricrete Glass Tile Adhesive

A non-sag polymer fortified adhesive mortar that mixes with just water and provides an ultra white color that is ideal for installations of translucent tile and stone.




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Taylor unveils Meta-Tec MS-Plus Resilient MBA

Taylor has launched Meta-Tec MS-Plus Resilient MBA, a 100% solids solvent- & isocyanate-free one-component modified silane polymer moisture barrier adhesive for resilient flooring.




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Armstrong Linoleum line now NSF/ANSI 332 Gold Certified


Armstrong Commercial Flooring has been awarded NSF/ANSI 332 Gold Level certification for its Linoleum product line from NSF International.




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PICASSO, the art of flooring...


Strategis has outdone itself again with their all new PICASSO Artwood program, a product unlike any other hardwood you have ever seen.




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Mediterranea introduces the Boardwalk Series


Painstakingly designed to emulate the weathered hardwood planks found in some of America’s most unique architectural destinations, Boardwalk features fully rectified tiles in a full 48” length.




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Cooperativa Ceramica d'Imola North America Debuts 5 New Programs

Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola, North America introduces five new programs under the Imola Ceramica brand known for Italian design and artistry, and spanning multiple segments and formats.




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Bellingham: A New Wool Collection from Karastan


Karastan’s new Bellingham Collection delivers the warmth and durability of eco-friendly wool in a diverse selection of transitional and traditional styles.