THE American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is making all-out efforts to prove the inherent green credentials of American hardwoods, refusing to be stymied by the absence of formal certification such as the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) stamp for sustainability that appears on many wood products nowadays.
RAK PAINTS, a part of the RAK Ceramics Group, has been included as a corporate member of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) in recognition of the company’s continued focus on manufacturing environment-friendly paints that complement the UAE’s green building strategy.
THERMALLY-broken aluminium windows and curtain-walls provide an energy- and acoustic-efficient solution for architect and engineers seeking to design ‘green’ buildings, says Alex Dantziguian of Dubai-based Technoform Middle East, which specialises in insulation solutions for windows and facades.
TECHNO-Mix Sanitary, a member of the well-established IKK Group of Companies, continues steadfastly on the path towards a greener and cleaner environment by focusing on products that help to conserve water.
IN RESPONSE to the increasing demand for credible and reliable environmental data, Cares (Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels) has developed a sustainable reinforcing steel scheme that quantifies the environmental impact of the reinforcing steel supply chain.
AS THE region moves towards ever more green practices in building design, construction and maintenance, environmental compliance and certification of products is gaining increasing importance.
AS ENERGY prices rise, thermal reflective coatings will continue to be the fastest-growing segment within the coating industry and among these, low-density ceramic coatings are set to revolutionise the concept of insulation, says Reda Ashkar of Dubai-based BMC Gulf, a provider of specialised engineering services and turnkey solutions for industrial
CONSTRUCTION and architecture evolve to embrace new construction techniques and new architectural trends. However, the products that help drive this change are often overlooked.
