Creators of World’s Largest Pool Arrive in U.S. with their Crystal Lagoons Technology

The innovative Crystal Lagoons technology, created by Chilean businessman Fernando Fischmann, will be presented October 28 in Miami, Florida, at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Fall Meeting during the Recreation Council, in an exposition given by the entrepreneur himself at 2:00 pm at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This avant-garde technique will revolutionize residential real estate tourism since it is an ecological, economical and versatile solution... 

Spritzfil-cem® Chopped Strands Benefit from Owens Corning Alkali Resistant Technology to Bring Higher Performance and Productivity to Concrete Tunnel-Lining

concrete reinforcement development aided by Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), AR Spritzfil-cem®, is prominently featured in the company’s presentation at the SAIE 2008 International Building Exhibition which opened today at Bologna. AR Spritzfil-cem®, an alkali resistant (AR) glass fiber, is designed to bring all-round higher performance to the reinforcement of sprayed concrete in tunnel lining applications. AR Spritzfil-cem® chopped strands were conceived... 

Lawton ‘Bud’ Chiles Sells Shares in GreenSteel Homes

Lawton “Bud” Chiles announced today that he has sold his interest in GreenSteel Homes to his partner, Tony Attalla. GreenSteel Homes is a manufacturer of architecturally designed, steel-frame, affordable housing located in Carrabelle, Florida. “I have been thrilled to be involved in the development of the GreenSteel Homes brand and in getting the factory open in Carrabelle. Now that the factory is up and running, Tony is the logical... 

Q-Tran Introduces Q-Scape, Innovative Power System Infrastructure for Landscape Lighting

After three years of research and development, Q-Tran introduces Q-Scape, the first power system infrastructure invented and engineered specifically for landscape lighting applications. Q-Tran is the industry leader of high-performance power supply systems and transformers for low voltage and LED lighting. A completely thorough system of 217 originally designed components, Q-Scape includes everything from the fixture to the home or Building –... 

Lighting Science Group Designs, Manufactures, and Installs Interactive Led Lighting Systems for Dutch Nightclub

Lighting Science Group, a global developer and integrator of intelligent and efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, announced today that it has installed several integrated LED systems to create an interactive, dynamic lighting experience for the newly opened Club Devo in Goes, Netherlands. Using close to 100 percent LED technology for its lighting needs, Club Devo is the first nightclub in Europe believed to implement LED lighting systems... 

Many Save on Utility Bills Indoors, but Not with Their Yard, Lawn, or Garden

While most (96 percent) of U.S. adults have personally adopted sustainable or energy efficient practices at home, comparatively fewer (58 percent) use energy or water saving techniques in their yard, lawn, or garden, according to a new national survey about sustainability. Conducted online by Harris Interactive® on behalf of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the results were presented at the ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO in Philadelphia. Of... 

Beta Max Introduces Maxial Track Hoist for Power Plant Maintenance

Beta Max Inc., a leading provider of affordable material lifting solutions, introduces its Maxial Track Hoist, ideal for scaffold erection necessary for power plant maintenance during routine shut-downs. Designed to provide an easier and safer method of erecting scaffold, Beta Max’s Maxial Track Hoist is perfect for the confined spaces present in boiler plant applications. By allowing for efficient and safe work, the Maxial Track Hoist is the... 

Dependable flood protection with ACO backflow valves

ACO Building Drainage, the built environment division of drainage specialist ACO Technologies, has launched its latest range of valves designed to prevent flooding into private or commercial premises resulting from sewer backflows. The ACO JUNIOR® and TRIPLEX® models are suitable for grey water applications and QUATRIX® models specifically for black water applications and are all designed for simple installation, reliable operation, easy maintenance... 

New BOMAG Asphalt Pavers Feature Low-Profile Engine Hood

The redesigned BF814 and BF815 pavers from BOMAG now feature a low-profile engine hood for improved operator visibility. Both the engine and hood have been lowered six inches to give the operator a better view of both sides of the machine. Built with UNIMAT 2 screed assemblies, the BF814 and BF815 offer 8- to 14-foot and 8- to 15-foot standard paving widths, respectively. The new pavers are able to handle a wide variety of applications – from... 

Solar Air Heaters – Solar Energy on Any Budget

Solar energy should play a part in every home’s energy economy. There are three ways one can take advantage of this renewable energy source in their home. Most common, photo-voltaic paneling is used to convert light into electricity. Photo-voltaic is the most expensive to integrate into your home. Next is solar water heat. This requires a plumber to install and might also freeze over in the cold if there is a leak US Solar Heating employs a...