Book Examines Legal Implications of Building Green: Durability and Design

The legal implications of the green-building revolution are the subject of a new book published by the American Bar Association.

USGBC to Honor Chicago Mayor Daley, Creates Sustainable-Cities Leadership Award: Durability and Design

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the creation of a new award, the Mayor Richard M. Daley Legacy Award for Global Leadership in Creating Sustainable Cities, and said the first recipient of the award will be Daley, the longtime mayor of Chicago.

Landscape Priorities for September: Tierra Verde Landscape

This information is for all professionals who manage properties with landscapes.

L.M. Scofield Offers Heat-Reflective Topping for Exterior Concrete: PaintSquare News

L.M. Scofield Company (Los Angeles, Calif.) introduced SOLACHROME™ High-SRI Topping, described as a heat-reflective treatment for exterior concrete.

‘Grand Central Station of the West’ Kicks Off: PaintSquare News

The nation’s first high-speed rail station —“one of the most important and transformational public transportation projects in America,” according to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation— is officially underway after a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday in San Francisco.

Oregon Paint ‘Take-Back’ Program Begins Operation: PaintSquare News

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s PaintCare program, the nation’s first paint product stewardship “take-back” program, begans operation (Thursday, July 1).

Tnemec Introduces Low-VOC Polyurethanes:PaintSquare News

Tnemec Company Inc. (Kansas City, Mo.) introduced two low-VOC hybrid polyurethane finishes, reported to offer a high degree of color and gloss retention and resistance to UV and weathering.

EPA Delays Lead-Rule Enforcement:PaintSquare News

The Environmental Protection Agency, facing pressure from industry groups and members of Congress, has acted to delay enforcement of the agency’s much-criticized “Lead-Safe Renovation, Repairs and Painting” (LRRP) rule.

New LEED AP Credential Launched: PaintSquare News

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) announced the launch of a new LEED® Professional Credential™: LEED AP for Neighborhood Development.

Paint Shortage, Roadwork Delays Persist: PaintSquare News

A global shortage of highway paint is expected to continue through the summer and possibly into the fall, squeezing contractors and transportation departments, upending project schedules, and increasing production pressure on manufacturers nationwide.