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First National Green Building Code Approved!

For the first time, the US has a national green building code.

Fleet Maintenance

Bio-based Product Line

RSC Bio Solutions

Manufacturer of bio-based cleaners, degreasers, and lubricants debuts product line

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Benefits of Reduced Idling with Interim Tier 4 Diesels

Reasons include compliance, fuel economy, reduced wear and reduced frequency of active regeneration

AIA: Credit Crunch Caused 20% of Stalled Projects Nationwide

American Institute of Architects

Share of projects stalled due to financing problems almost doubled since 2008

Trucks & Accessories

Daimler Trucks N.A. Celebrates 1,000th Natural Gas Truck

Daimler Truck North America

DTNA turned over the key to its 1,000th natural gas truck to Ryder System, Inc.

Pavement Preservation Provides Greener Alternatives

International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA)

Pavement preservation processes use fewer natural resources, consume less energy and reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions when compared to performing mill and fill alone or a full rehabilitation.

Micro surfacing application.

Construction Safety

OSHA Cites Western Municipal Construction for Trench Cave-In Risk

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Proposes to fine MT contractor $74,000 for willful and serious violations

Climate Skeptic Admits Error in Doubting Global-Warming Data

Analysis disproves urban heat islands skew temperature data

Trucks & Accessories

CA Truck Operators Must Act Now to Meet CARB Exhaust Regs

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

Order now to get PM filters by January

Astec Replaces Retention Ponds, Eliminates Fiber with Porous Warm Mix Asphalt

Paving warm-mix style eliminates need for fiber added to porous friction course.

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NRMCA Seeks Abstracts for Sustainability Conference

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

2012 event set for May in Seattle

First Collegiate Stadium Receives LEED Platinum Designation

University of North Texas Apogee Stadium achieves highest level of LEED certification

University of North Texas Apogee Stadium

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