March 2010

Theres plenty for voters to consider when it comes to Aprils $16.7 million Green Bay School District referendum.

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry, is set to discuss key updates on wood product certification and the green building movement at the upcoming ‘Dubai WoodShow 2010’, the Middle East’s only wood-focused exhibition of its kind.

Few manufacturers have taken such strides toward being green as the makers of plywood. Although it is still created much as it was 60 years ago, some modern plywood can almost be considered natural. Eco-friendly plywood in particular is usually made of layers…

These are the 2010 Detroit Free Press Michigan Green Leaders, selected by an independent judging panel. The leaders and more of the 350 nominees will be featured in depth in a special section of the Free Press on April 18.

From the left: Pike County Builders Executive Officer, Bette Eagan, Home Show Chairman, Ken Winters, Pike County Builders Administrative Assistant Christie Meyerriecks invite you to the new show location at the Delaware Valley High School on Saturday March 20, 10 to 6 p.m. and Sunday March 21, 10 to 3 p.m. Join them for “Free Seminar Saturday” on “How To Choose A Contractor” – “ Building Green …

High efficiency and green technology were recurring themes at Saturday’s sold-out annual Frederick County Builders Association Home Show, where 171 vendors touted their services

Western Nevada College in Carson City will host a free green building seminar from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday in the Reynolds building, room 114. Learn about cost-effective and mainstream green materials and techniques and how to use them in any project to save energy, water, time and money. The instructor is Barbara Collins, a senior building science consultant with Energy Rated Homes, a …

LOWELL — Eco-conscious property owners who want to know more about energy-efficiency equipment, like passive cooling systems, will soon be able to see it for themselves at the United Teen Equality Center.

SANTA CRUZ — The new owners of the former Sentinel building marked the start of renovations to the future high-tech hub and office space Friday morning with green paint.

From the left: Pike County Builders Executive Officer, Bette Eagan, Home Show Chairman, Ken Winters, Pike County Builders Administrative Assistant Christie Meyerriecks invite you to the new show location at the Delaware Valley High School on Saturday March 20, 10 to 6 p.m. and Sunday March 21, 10 to 3 p.m. Join them for “Free Seminar Saturday” on “How To Choose A Contractor” – “ Building Green …