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Sustainability
Campus Earns Continued Praise, Recognition for Sustainability
UC Merced’s Long Range Development Plan earns prestigious ranking for green design and construction; Logistical Support/Safety Facility achieves LEED Gold certification.
The Logistical Support/Safety Facility is the latest UC Merced building to achieve LEED Gold certification.
Sustainability
$20 Million in Grants Offered for Clean Diesel Projects
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Other Components
Final Tier 4 Diesel Engine Solutions Unveiled
Diesel engine Tier 4 Final solutions will include SCR, EGR. DPF and DOC.
The Caterpillar C1.5 and C2.2 feature an after-treatment module will use active regeneration to periodically burn away soot that collects in a diesel particulate filter
Concrete
Cement Plants Commended for Benefiting Local Communities, Global Environment
American Cement Association
Eleventh Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards were presented by the Portland Cement Association (PCA).
Sustainability
New U-M hospitals recognized for energy, environmental design and “green” building process
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
C.S. Mott Children’s and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospitals get Silver LEED certification from U.S. Green Building Council
Sustainability
The Center for Green Schools at USGBC Announces Inaugural Green Apple Day of Service
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
On Sept. 29, 2012, participants from all over the world will volunteer to make the schools and campuses in their communities healthier and more sustainable
Equipment
PCA Recognizes Holcim Plants for Safety, Environmental Impact
At the Portland Cement Association's Spring Board of Directors meeting Holcim (US) Inc. received awards for safety and environmental performance
Sustainability
Brick Buildings Test Strong in Severe Storms
Brick Industry Association
Studies Show Maximum Performance in Seismic Strength, Moisture, Wind Resistance
Sustainability
New Sustainable Infrastructure Rating System Announced
Envision system rates all types and sizes of civil infrastructure projects
Seal Coating
Asphalt Pavement Conference Highlights Preservation, Sustainability
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)
The 21st Century Asphalt Pavements conference will be held this June in Cincinnati.
Trucks & Accessories
Bulk and Pump DEF Prices Drop, Totes Register Marginal Increase
US diesel-exhaust-fluid pump price fell by one cent to $2.74 per gallon between February and March 2012
Business
Online Calculator Identifies CO2 Credits for Asphalt Operations
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)
Free webinar will explain use of the updated Greenhouse Gas Calculator, as well as discuss environmental life-cycle assessment models
NAPA's epanded online Greenhouse Gas Calculator
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