Category Archives: Construction and Demolition

Design for Reuse Primer

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Laura B.

“Building green” is often linked with higher levels of energy efficiency or improved air quality. Even when considered, the sustainable materials market tends to focus on sustainably harvested materials or materials with recycled content. Yet, repurposing materials directly from the … Continue reading →

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EPA Issues Rules to Reduce Water Pollution from Construction Sites

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued a final rule to help reduce water pollution from construction sites. The agency believes this rule, which takes effect in February 2010 and will be phased in over four years, will significantly improve … Continue reading →

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RSC Equipment Rental Rolls Out Emissions Tracking Service

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. While the push is on to green buildings, the RSC Equipment Rental firm has devised a new service to help reduce the environmental impact of a key component of construction: It tracks the emissions … Continue reading →

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Owens Corning Works to Keep Roof Shingles Out of Landfills

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Owens Corning is teaming up with one of the country’s largest environmental services companies for a new program aimed at reducing the amount of used asphalt roofing shingles sent to landfills. Owens Corning will … Continue reading →

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Cement Industry Group Aims for Zero Waste

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Concrete — the main downstream product for cement — is the world’s second most consumed material behind water, but its recycling rate varies wildly by region. The Netherlands, for example, banned concrete waste from … Continue reading →

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Proposed Guidelines to Control Pollution from Construction Sites

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Laura B.

EPA is seeking comments on its proposed guidelines to control the discharge of pollutants from construction sites. The proposal would require all construction sites to implement erosion and sediment control best management practices to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges. “This … Continue reading →

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2008 Great Lakes Building ReUse Conference

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Laura B.

Buffalo ReUse and the Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA) are co-sponsoring the first Great Lakes Building ReUse Conference, November 16 through 18, 2008 in Buffalo, New York. This will be the first regional conference on developing and implementing building deconstruction … Continue reading →

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Sweet smell of success, or is that fries?

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Every business looks for a trademark, and Matthew Danchanko has spent five years toiling to make quality the mark of his general contracting company in Johnstown. But since last week, the most … Continue reading →

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Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate Right: e Right: EPA's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Laura B.

A new document intended to help small businesses comply with the new Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program requirements (40 CFR 745, Subpart E), was issued April 22, 2008 (73FR 21692). The guide, Small Entity Compliance Guide to Renovate … Continue reading →

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EPA Offers Mercury Safety Fact Sheets to Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Occupational Health & Safety. EPA Region 7 has developed fact sheets to inform plumbing, heating and cooling contractors who repair or replace mercury-containing gas regulators, pressure gauges, heat generators and thermostats about the health risks … Continue reading →

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