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Ancon TeploTie, the innovative low thermal conductivity Wall Tie, has been used in the UK's first retrofit to achieve zero-carbon Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. TeploTie wall ties are ideal for retrofit projects as they can be resin-fixed into existing walls

Pavani Petals endorses the commitment to keep the environmental consequences in mind and aims to have a net zero carbon footprint. The built-up area versus the open spaces is meticulously planned and an ideal ratio is maintained so as to have the best of both worlds.

Two field and house inspectors have been indicted by a grand jury following the death of an Aspen, Colorado family from carbon monoxide. The incident happened in Thanksgiving 2008.

Eco-friendly homes are a latest trend emerging in real estate business. Builders and developers are concentrating in constructing Eco-friendly homes or building. In India, the demand for houses, apartments, shopping malls, commercial complexes etc. are on the rise. The demand for Eco-friendly homes or apartments is rising in major cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Eco-friendly homes or apartments not only reduce carbon footprints but also brings down maintenance cost and utility bills. Thus eco-friendly homes or apartments are not only environment friendly but also saves your money.

Property and Construction Research Group Research in property and construction covers a wide range of activities. While we are interested in every aspect of research in property and construction, there are particular areas we specialise in. These include property valuation, construction and project management, construction economics, and energy use in buildings. In property and planning, our recent research has focused on business improvement districts, the use of taxation in sustainable development, and property and development finance. Property research has also focused on commercial leases and rent reviews. Research into the technical aspects of construction concerns the role of building services and design technology for low carbon building. Other research is concerned with fibre-reinforced concrete, passive solar design, and energy issues of the built environment. Our construction management research focuses on incentivisation schemes in project management, risk management of projects and project finance. Research in construction economics has been in infrastructure markets, international construction and economic theory applied to the construction sector. For further information, please contact Dr Stephen Gruneberg on s.gruneberg@westminster.ac.uk Areas of expertise Construction technology Low energy Fibre-reinforced sprayed concrete Building conservation Construction management Project and organisation, risk Property Valuation Finance Construction economics International construction Construction markets Construction labour Specialist contractors Economic theory of construction Staff research interests and outputs Debbie Ancell - sustainability, construction forensics Martin Ball - Project management John Begg - energy use in housing Tony Burke  - building conservation, adaptation and usage of buildings. Masi Farjadmand - fibre reinforced sprayed concrete Colin Gleeson - low energy building and implications. Monica Grinfeld - energy conser

LED expo: Connect, Compare & Collaborate with LED industry Today, LEDs are serving as a perfect lighting solution for illuminating public, commercial and private spaces. With an increased environment consciousness and an urge to reduce carbon footprints, the government and industries are looking towards LED lighting as an ideal source.