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Do builders lack knowledge of sustainable construction?
House builders and installers have a lack of knowledge about sustainable construction, leading to a skills shortage in the green building workforce, it has been feared. While many industry professionals can attend courses on low carbon technologies, they could still need a firm knowledge of sustainability. What’s more, new technologies can soon become outdated.Dr Andrew … Continue reading
Passive Home by Solar Knights Construction
Green Technology: Passive Home by Solar Knights Construction Green Technology Achieve a Sustainable Future with Green Technology. Create Innovation for New Energy. « University of Vermont – Green Coach Research Program | Main | Save Some Green – Green Things Store in Philadelphia, Pa » Passive Home by Solar Knights Construction Passive homes are designed … Continue reading
Juhl Wind Secures Financing and Continues Construction on $21.7 Million Valley View Wind Farm
Juhl Wind, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: JUHL), the Leader in Community Wind Power, today announced the recent securing of construction and term debt financing, along with the ongoing construction of the Valley View Wind Farm located near the Company’s headquarters in Southwestern Minnesota. The Valley View Project is a 10 MW facility that is estimated … Continue reading
Construction industry ‘must retrain’ for low carbon transition
People working in the construction industry must retrain and learn new green skills in order for the UK to successfully adopt sustainable practices, one union has said.“To tackle the low carbon agenda, workers at all levels need to be retrained and given new skills,” claimed a spokesman for the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and … Continue reading
The Energy-Saving House Design Handbook: Your Super Guide to Earth Sheltering, Solar Heating, and Thermal Construction
The Energy-Saving House Design Handbook: Your Super Guide to Earth Sheltering, Solar Heating, and Thermal Construction
UHC Begins Construction on The Crossings at Big Bear Lake, a $17 Million Eco-Friendly Affordable Apartment Community …
What’s the Bright Idea? The IDEA, Bright Automotive’s fuel-efficient cargo van, has gotten the attention of General Motors, leading to a $5 million investment from the company. Read more on The Herald Bulletin Sustainability in the Thermoforming Industry Savvy consumers and business owners are pushing for sustainability and environmental responsibility in all of today’s manufacturing … Continue reading
Ameridian Speciality Services, Inovateus Solar and Schneider Electric Participate in Construction of 1.1MW Utility Scale PV Array for Dayton Power & Light Using Sharp® Solar Thin Film Technology
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Photon Starts Construction on 32 MW of PV Systems
Published: 2010-06-14 Prague, Czech Republic –Photon Energy is preparing to commence construction on a number of photovoltaic projects in the Czech Republic and Slovakia representing close to 32 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity scheduled for completion in 2010. The projects include: a 1.5-MW power plant near Kladno in the Central Bohemian region a 580-kilowatt (kW) … Continue reading
FMB: Energy efficiency improvements to boost construction opportunities
Latest news 09 June 2010 Energy efficiency improvements are likely to provide a boost to employment opportunities in the construction sector. This is the view of Brian Berry, the director of external affairs at the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Mr Berry said: “The new government is committed to actually encouraging a green View the … Continue reading
Construction company ranked among ‘most energy efficient’
Latest news 08 June 2010 A major construction company has been ranked among the most energy efficient companies in the UK. BAM Construct UK came in at number 25 in a list of the Best Green Companies 2010, compiled by the Sunday Times. Energy used on its building sites is still the largest contributor to … Continue reading