Welcome to this month's edition of ED+C's eNews

Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day 2009, a time to celebrate the Earth and its environment as well as to increase awareness of the issues our planet faces.

Granted, one day just isn't enough to make a lasting difference. Every day should be Earth Day. And most, if not all, of ED+C's readers and readers of other green publications are aware of this and strive to do so. Even though people involved in green building reflect varying shades of green, at least they're aware to some degree and striving to make positive changes.  

Earth Day--and every day--should be about effecting change with those who haven't taken any action. It's important to remember that while there are people who just don't care, others just plain haven't had their eyes opened to the benefits of sustainability. But a lot of progress has been made in increasing awareness regarding sustainable practices in people's everyday lives, and that's spilling over into the workplace. Awareness is a powerful motivator.  

For me, it was when my wife and I were living in the Czech Republic. Lots of advertising on television would have you believe that Central Europe is still in the Dark Ages when it comes to technology. But the Czech Republic was also where I was seeing things like CFLs and on-demand hot water heaters for the very first time, and they were fairly commonplace. Seeing these products and a different lifestyle was definitely eye opening for me.  

But what about you? I'm sure there are lots of other stories similar to mine. If you'd be willing to send them to me, I'd like to post your stories on our blog for others to see. Maybe your story will strike a chord and be the inspiration that sets someone on a new path. (And, yes, I'd love to get your industry-related stories, too.)

Cheers,

Derrick

P.S. This month, we want to know how often the recycling of construction and demolition materials occurs on your projects? Take a moment to vote in the EDC Quick Poll at www.edcmag.com.

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ISH Final Report
A total of 202,000 visitors came to Frankfurt am Main for the international leading trade fair ISH, which took place between March 10-14 (2007: 217,000). This year sees the ISH, together with the plumbing, heating and air-conditioning sector that it represents, continue its 50-year success story even in the current difficult economic environment.

New C&D Recycling Facility Designed to Assist Architects with LEED Certification
In response to a growing demand to employ green building technologies, Allied Waste opened a new $8 million Construction and Demolition (C&D) recycling facility on Chicago's west side. The first of its kind in the metro area, the new facility will operate 24-hours a day and handle up to 1,500 tons daily, the company reports. 

Online System Designed to Help Find Codes and Standards
MADCAD.com announced the launch of eLibrary v3.0, an online resource where, according to the company, subscribers can search across thousands of codes and standards instantly.

California, Oregon Introduce Legislation to Reform Waste Management
An international movement to improve product design by changing how recycling and waste disposal are financed is gaining momentum in North America. The movement, known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) or Product Stewardship, picked up speed as California and Oregon recently introduced "framework" EPR legislation, and more states are expected to follow suit.

GBCI Announces Deadlines to Schedule and Take Exams
June 30, 2009, is the last date that candidates can take the current LEED for New Construction (NC) and LEED for Commercial Interiors (CI) version 2.0 LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) credentialing exams.

Mohawk Receives Green Dot Award
Mohawk Industries' (Mohawk) announced that it has received two 2008 Green Dot Awards (third place and honorable mention in the "services" category) for its Greenworks Center recycling facility.

At the center of Morgan State University is a new signature library.

EFCO System 5600 Curtain Wall was integral to achieving the scope of this striking instructional space. Available in a wide range of mullion and face cover depths, this system features roll-on horizontals and concealed fasteners for uninterrupted joinery. 

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LIGHTFAIR International (LFI), May 3-7, New York.  
LFI, the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, celebrates 20 years of inspiration and innovation as it opens the doors to thousands of lighting industry professionals in May. On its 20th Anniversary, LFI promises to offer its most comprehensive conference programming and most robust trade show floor ever seen. For two decades, LFI has been North America's leading lighting resource, featuring the world's best manufacturers, innovators, designers and educators. Its creation was the brainchild of the industry's most renowned associations and leaders, and today LFI encompasses more than 500 exhibiting companies--78 of which are international. LIGHTFAIR International 2009 is expected to attract more than 21,000 attendees from across the globe to its upcoming event.

SOLAR 2009 Conference, May 11-16, Buffalo Niagara, N.Y.
America's longest running national solar conference is coming to New York this spring. Top solar experts will share their insights on the emerging trends, technologies and opportunities in the rapidly growing solar industry. SOLAR 2009 includes cutting-edge presentations, networking events, SolarSuccess! training, workshops, public events, tours and a huge renewable energy trade show. Presenters include: Jigar Shah (Founder, SunEdison), Kim McLawhorn (CEO, Conergy NA), David Zach (Futurist), David Paterson (NY Governor), Janet Joseph (Director, NYSERDA), Jonathan Pickering (VP, Applied Materials), and more than 300 other top industry experts. SOLAR 2009 is produced by the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society. Learn more and register at: www.solar2009.org  

National Green Builders Products Expo, May 28-29, Las Vegas.
The NGBPE is a focused event bringing in every category of product supplier/manufacturer to exhibit and the builders, developers, product dealers, project managers, subcontractors, remodelers, architects, government planners, specifiers, & engineers, environmental, safety, energy, and operations managers, plant and facility managers, etc. all who are looking to buy sustainable, energy-efficient, green and eco-friendly building products. Buyers will be looking for all goods and services related to energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades for existing facilities, new and initial building, remodeling, restoration, or renovation of standard and green/green initiative commercial and industrial facilities as well as single- and multi-family residential homes! This is a focused business-to-business expo where the attendees come to find and buy what they need. www.ngbpe.com 

School Building Expo, June 2-4, Pittsburgh.
Learn about new trends, be inspired by exciting keynotes, participate in interactive panel discussions and discover the latest products and solutions to plan, design, construct and maintain the public & private educational facilities of tomorrow. School Building Expo is host to the Spring meeting of AIA's Committee on Architecture for Education, a gathering of the most active thought leaders in educational facilities design. Find complete information and register at www.schoolbuildingexpo.com.

7th Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards and Trade Show, June 3-5, Atlanta, Ga. 
The most innovative, pioneering and inventive green roofs in the world. For industry specifiers and other practitioners, we've added new sessions and events along with countless networking opportunities to help you push the boundaries of your current knowledge. Innovative case studies and renowned speaker presentations highlight the conference tracks and topics. And, don't miss out on the largest industry Trade Show in North America! Talk to the experts about their products, benefits and solutions for common green roof challenges. Finally, be one of the initial 100 industry leaders and become an accredited Green Roof Professional by taking the inaugural exam on Friday, June 5.  For an overview and to register, visit www.greenroofs.org. 

NeoCon World's Trade Fair, June 15-17, Chicago.
NeoCon, the largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors in North America is taking place at Chicago's historic Merchandise Mart. Encompassing 1.2 million square feet of exhibition space and 10 floors, NeoCon boasts more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing thousands of cutting-edge product introductions. Over 150 CEU, LU and CFM/MFP accredited seminars, keynotes, luncheon programs and panel discussions will take place not to mention exciting networking events to celebrate the design industry. We hope to see you there! Visit www.neocon.com to preregister now and save time and money!

CONSTRUCT2009, June 16-19, Indianapolis
In conjunction with the 53rd CSI Annual Convention, CONSTRUCT2009 is the key event for the industrial, commercial and institutional building industry and the networking hub for thousands of professionals who design, specify, build and procure for successful project management. The show hosts hundreds of exhibits featuring the latest in industry technology, the newest products and most up-to-date solutions and features a specifically designed, substantial, accredited educational program. The event will be co-located with The TFM Show, an event for Facility Managers at the Indiana Convention Center. Register now at CONSTRUCTshow.com.

Duro-Last Roofing Inc. 
The highly reflective Duro-Last Cool Zone roofing system can significantly reduce building energy costs. But for a roofing system to be considered sustainable, it must deliver on the five E's of high-performance roofing: Energy, Environment, Endurance, Economics and Engineering. The design, manufacture, maintenance, life-cycle impact, adaptive re-use, destruction and recycling of all roofing components must help meet today's environmental building standards. The Duro-Last Cool Zone roofing system--defining rooftop sustainability.

Titan Wood Ltd. 
Accoya wood represents a major development making durable, dimensionally stable, sustainable, nontoxic solid wood a reality. The patented technology behind Titan Wood's Accoya is based on acetylation, which increases the wood's natural acetyl content. The result is a "new wood species" with properties surpassing those of the most durable hardwoods, yet manufactured using a nontoxic process with certified sustainable wood and offering a major carbon sequestration advantage. 

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Achieve Efficiency at Every Level: THERMAX Wall System
As the world's attention becomes more focused on global warming, architects, design-build firms and contractors are challenged to meet increasingly stringent energy-efficiency standards. Dow offers design and construction professionals a simple solution: the THERMAX Wall System.

The THERMAX Wall System is a systematic approach to achieving efficiency at every level: simplified design, streamlined construction and optimized energy consumption for a reduced carbon footprint. Dow's three-in-one system with continuous insulation, air barrier and flashing meets all applicable IBC and ASHRAE requirements. ...