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      </title><link>http://www.infolink.com.au/c/Planet-Green-Insulation/Planet-Green-Insulation-recommend-roof-vacuuming-before-considering-home-insulation-n870859</link><description>Beforeconsidering home insulationwithPlanet Green Insulation, the company recommendtaking some time to explore what is alreadypresent in the dark corners of roof cavities and how it willaffect the health of the home ...</description><guid>http://www.infolink.com.au/c/Planet-Green-Insulation/Planet-Green-Insulation-recommend-roof-vacuuming-before-considering-home-insulation-n870859</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:08:19 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.infolink.com.au" /></item><item><title>J. B. Mathews Company Announces Major Realignment and New Managem...
      </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3254244.htm</link><description>PR: Changes will draw on company's core strengths to expand service, strengthen competitiveness, improve profitability and position J.B. Mathews as Florida's leading garage door company.</description><guid>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3254244.htm</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:21:19 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.prweb.com" /></item><item><title>Integrated Electrical Services Awarded Contract to Provide Electr...
      </title><link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/integrated-electrical-services-awarded-contract-to-provide-electrical-systems-for-us-army-medical-research-institute-of-infectious-diseases-72854557.html</link><description>Integrated Electrical Services Awarded Contract to Provide Electrical Systems for U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases.</description><guid>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/integrated-electrical-services-awarded-contract-to-provide-electrical-systems-for-us-army-medical-research-institute-of-infectious-diseases-72854557.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:03:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.prnewswire.com" /></item><item><title>Mass Walls Increase Insulation Value</title><link>http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/code-green/mass-walls-increase-insulation-value</link><description>Subtitle: New provisions in the IRC and IECC are making houses greener Images: Code Green 9 Steps to A Greener Code New homes built using the 2009 International Residential Code (IRCInternational Residential Code. The one- and</description><guid>http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/code-green/mass-walls-increase-insulation-value</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:01:21 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com" /></item><item><title>Study Finds Strong Link Between Chinese Drywall and Corrosion</title><link>http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_econ_fin_material/article/0,2624,HPRO_26526_6023478,00.html</link><description>Results from a major indoor air study of 51 homes are being released today along with initial reports from two studies of corrosion in homes with Chinese drywall. We now can show a strong association between homes with the problem drywall and the levels of hydrogen sulfide in those homes and</description><guid>http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_econ_fin_material/article/0,2624,HPRO_26526_6023478,00.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:46:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.hgtvpro.com" /></item><item><title>Economic Recovery on the Up, Job Outlook Still Thin</title><link>http://www.professionaldoordealer.com/industrynews/economic-recovery-on-the-up--job-outlook-stil.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pdd-IndustryNews+%28PDD+-+Industry+News%29</link><description>With stocks on the rise and gaining since March, and bright spots that make recovery seem even more attainable, consumer confidence remains about the same  leaving companies to follow suit, acting prudently and wary of hiring. In October, 29 states reported a rise in the unemployment rate,</description><guid>http://www.professionaldoordealer.com/industrynews/economic-recovery-on-the-up--job-outlook-stil.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pdd-IndustryNews+%28PDD+-+Industry+News%29</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:10:09 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.professionaldoordealer.com" /></item><item><title>The Green Cure: Making Your Bedroom a Sanctuary</title><link>http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/the-green-cure/the-green-cure-making-your-bedroom-a-sanctuary-102494?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fre-nest+%28Re-Nest%29</link><description>So many of the bedroom photos I'm drawn to have one of these vintage arc lamps on the side table! I'm taking note. Via Design*Sponge Cure Clock: 2 weeks to go! Assignment: Read Week Se</description><guid>http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/the-green-cure/the-green-cure-making-your-bedroom-a-sanctuary-102494?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fre-nest+%28Re-Nest%29</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:55:11 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.re-nest.com" /></item><item><title>Toxic Drywall From China Poisoning American Homes and Their Owner...
      </title><link>http://archinect.com/news/article.php?id=94053_0_24_0_C&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+archinect+%28Archinect.com+Feed%29</link><description>New homeowners in Florida, Louisiana and Virginia are being forced out of their homes because of toxic indoor air quality. The culprit -toxic drywall from China. 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Cheap electricity made such variable and hard-to-manage sources unnecessary; just throw in a couple of fluorescent fixtures and it didn't matter</description><guid>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/daylighting-making-a-comeback.php?campaign=th_rss&amp;utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+treehuggersite+%28Treehugger%29</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:26:08 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.treehugger.com" /></item><item><title>Door market in Germany - a brand-new market analysis</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/10425903-door-market-in-germany-brandnew-market-analysis.html</link><description>Door market in Germany - a brand-new market analysis. Global Research &amp; Data Services published recently a market analysis about the door market in Germany.</description><guid>http://www.prlog.org/10425903-door-market-in-germany-brandnew-market-analysis.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:50:05 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.prlog.org" /></item><item><title>Peace of Mind Secured with the VEKA Composite Door</title><link>http://www.fenestration-news.com/News/NewsItemRSS.aspx?id=6509</link><description>VEKA | Peace of Mind Secured with the VEKA Composite Door - published date 24/11/2009 10:10:13 - from RSS Feed</description><guid>http://www.fenestration-news.com/News/NewsItemRSS.aspx?id=6509</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:10:13 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.fenestration-news.com" /></item><item><title>Greenbuild product recommendations from the show floor</title><link>http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6708702.html?rssid=203</link><description>See the best products on the show floor at Greenbuild as judged by Chris Mundell and Jeff Cox of HKS in Dallas. 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      </title><link>http://www.dcnonl.com/rss/id36446/steel</link><description>Construction continues on the Spring @ Minto Gardens condominium and townhouse project in North York, Ont. Minto Communities Inc. has completion of the 33-storey building - which includes 326 units and 16 townhouses - scheduled for the end of 2010.</description><guid>http://www.dcnonl.com/rss/id36446/steel</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:15:02 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.dcnonl.com" /></item><item><title>Wienerberger recognised for residential project</title><link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/wie/wie128.html</link><description>The innovative use of Wienerberger bricks in a residential scheme has been recognised at this year's Brick Development Association (BDA) Awards.</description><guid>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/wie/wie128.html</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.buildingtalk.com" /></item><item><title>U.S. nails Chinese drywall for woes in homes</title><link>http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09328/1015877-84.stm?cmpid=news.xml</link><description>MIAMI -- What thousands of homeowners nationwide have believed about Chinese drywall was validated yesterday, when the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission said there is a link between the imported material and problems with corrosion in homes that have it.</description><guid>http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09328/1015877-84.stm?cmpid=news.xml</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:17:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.post-gazette.com" /></item><item><title>Passivent helps create selfsustaining learning environment</title><link>http://www.bsee.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/6525/Passivent_helps_create_selfsustaining_learning_environment.html</link><description>BSEE - Building Services and Environmental Engineer: An ‘extraordinary' resource is providing ‘state of the art' facilities for pupils and the local community in a Somerset village, with a natural approach from Passivent Ltd. 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      </title><link>http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reportinfo.asp?rfm=rss&amp;report_id=1096288</link><description>The UK Kitchen Ventilation Systems market analysis This edition of the Plimsoll Analysis is the most comprehensive review yet of the UK Kitchen Ventilation Systems industry. With the market due for a prolonged period of consolidation to weed out over capacity and weakened competitors, keeping up</description><guid>http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reportinfo.asp?rfm=rss&amp;report_id=1096288</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:16:32 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.researchandmarkets.com" /></item><item><title>First ever hemp home in US</title><link>http://www.buildinggreentv.com/keywords/hemp/9825</link><description>Please follow my blog about a groundbreaking project I am working in Asheville,NC. pushhouse.blogspot.comWe are installing Hemcrete( hemp and lime) as our exterior walls as we speak and should be finished at the end of the week. A local newspaper just did a very nice story on the project</description><guid>http://www.buildinggreentv.com/keywords/hemp/9825</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:07:21 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.buildinggreentv.com" /></item><item><title>Video: VELUX Introduces 'The No Leak Skylight'</title><link>http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/velux/36468/</link><description>FORT MILL, S.C., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- VELUX America is introducing a redesigned skylight line with major upgrades including advanced energy efficient glass and added protection against water penetration. A no leak product warranty is included, as is an industry-first installation warranty for</description><guid>http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/velux/36468/</guid><category domain="http://www.zibb.com">Construction/Building Envelope &amp; Interior</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://multivu.prnewswire.com" /></item></channel></rss>