Green Products

Products useful to the building industry on the jobsite and in the construction of Green buildings.

Englert unveils major solar PV rooftop powering manufacturing, corporate headquarters

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Jim Austin

Englert Inc. announced a new roof-integrated photovoltaic (PV) system on its New Jersey field service center in Perth Amboy is up and running and generating thousands of kilowatt hours of electricity powering the company’s roll forming and slitting operations as … Read more »

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Modified grain bins from Sukup Mfg Co providing unique homes to Haitians

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher
One of the communities of Safe T Homes® at the Village of Hope in Haiti. - Photo supplied by Global Compassion Network

Grain bins supplied by Sukup Manufacturing Co. are being distributed by a global relief organization to serve as uniquely modified homes for displaced families in Haiti. The modified grain bins, called Safe T Homes, are being distributed by Global Compassion … Read more »

Posted in Construction Industry News, Energy Efficiency, Featured News, Green Building, Green Products, Green Projects, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal building systems, Metal Buildings, Products, Rural Builder Green, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News, Sustainability | Tagged Global Compassion Network, grain bins, metal building, Safe T Home, Sukup Manufacturing, Village of Hope | Leave a comment

RHEINZINK provides key design component for equestrian estate, residence

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Jim Austin

Located in the greater Vancouver, B.C., area, this 2-1/2-acre equestrian estate includes a striking 9,000 square foot main residence plus three out-buildings totaling 6,000 square feet to accommodate seven horses. Design for the project was provided by Blackwell Architecture Inc., … Read more »

Posted in Green Building, Green Products, Horse Barn Builder, Horse Barn Products, Horse Barns, Low Rise Construction, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, Products, Renewable, Residential, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News, Sustainability | Tagged exotic metals, horse barn, RHEINZINK, standing seam metal roofing | Leave a comment

Topps Products launches new website

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jim Austin

Topps Products Inc. a leading provider of energy efficient roof coating systems and repair solutions, launched the company’s new and vastly improved website on January 1, 2013. Current and prospective users of Topps Products now have easier access to essential … Read more »

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Kyocera offers Diamond Partner Program for solar PV installers

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jim Austin

Kyocera Solar Inc. announced the Kyocera Diamond Partner Program for new and existing installers who offer Kyocera solar modules and peripheral photovoltaic system products. The benefit program offers first access to the Company’s latest products and technology innovations, best price … Read more »

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Green Products, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Solar, Supplier News | Tagged Kyocera Solar, PV, Solar, standing seam metla roofing | Leave a comment

Metl-Span introduces versatile LS-36 panel

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Jim Austin

Metl-Span has introduced its versatile new LS-36 insulated metal panel for both roof and wall applications.  The LS-36 panel utilizes a through fastened joint for quick installation and offers a multitude of design options. Available in a 36-inch panel width … Read more »

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New propane-fueled co-generation unit for homes, small businesses

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Yanmar’s Propane-Fueled 5 kW mCHP Energy System, developed with support from PERC, cuts costs and emissions for homes and small businesses. WASHINGTON (Dec. 19, 2012) — Yanmar America has introduced a new propane-fueled, high-efficiency micro-Combined Heat and Power (mCHP) energy system … Read more »

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Vicwest, All Weather Insulated Panels launch joint site

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Jim Austin

             All Weather Insulated Panels and Vicwest, two leaders in the manufacture of insulated metal panels (IMP) for the industrial, commercial and cold storage construction markets, announce the launch of a new combined website showcasing … Read more »

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METALCON offers green programs, exhibits

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jim Austin

METALCON International, which takes place October 9-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill., offers a number of programs focused on metal’s role in sustainable design. It is the only annual trade show and conference focused on the … Read more »

Posted in Construction Industry News, Energy Efficiency, Events, Green Building, Green Products, Green Projects, Metal Builder, Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing Magazine, Metal Roofing News, Metalcon, MR October/November 2012, Recyclable, Renewable, Sustainability | Tagged green, METALCON 2012, sustainable, trade show | Leave a comment

NCI to host seminar for building design and development engineers

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Jim Austin

NCI Building Systems will host a two-day conference in Houston to unveil the latest research on metal construction design issues. The annual event will take place October 4-5, 2012 at the Lone Star College Conference Center (20515 SH 249, Houston, … Read more »

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