Building rating system on way (Gulf Times)

A full version of the green building rating system, Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS) will be launched in two weeks’ time, Barwa & Qatari Diar Research Institute (BQDRI) chairman Dr Yousef al-Horr said yesterday.

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Berea Hotel Goes Green (The Kentucky Post)

BEREA, Ky. (AP) — A famed Kentucky hotel has become the first in the state to be certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Berea’s Boone Tavern announced last week it had earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification following an $11.3 million renovation last spring.

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Recycled Wallcovering

Nearly 170 tons of vinyl wallcovering have been reclaimed and recycled by the Second-Look Recycled Wallcovering program since 2007. The program reclaims vinyl wallcovering of any make, and covers the cost of freight for customers ordering new wallcoverings that want to recycle their old product. New products from the company contain at least 20 percent recycled material.
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Williams Scotsman Wins Several Awards From Modular Building Institute (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

BALTIMORE, MD–(Marketwire – 03/15/10) – The Modular Building Institute (MBI) recognized Williams Scotsman, the leading provider of modular space and secure storage solutions in North America, with several honors, including Green Building Best of Show, at its annual convention in Orlando last week. The company received seven MBI Awards of Distinction in the categories of education, healthcare …

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