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BASF joins DOE to present the Second Annual BASF Builders Challenge Awards at the 2010 International Builders Show

Ceremony to honor five builders for excellence in high-performance, energy-efficient homebuilding FLORHAM PARK, NJ, January 18, 2010 -- BASF today announced that it will join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to honor five U.S. builders for...

January 18
2010

BASF partners with non-profit to promote disaster-safe construction

BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, today announced that it has become an official partner of the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Inc. - FLASH®, one of the most respected disaster preparedness organizations in the nation. BASF joins more...

January 15
2010

BASF introduces one stop guide for residential spray polyurethane foam applicators

BASF, the world’s largest chemical company, today introduced a complete and organized guide to the application of its residential spray polyurethane foam – a first in the industry. The Residential Foam Toolkit provides residential applicators and...

December 9
2009

BASF helps nonprofit group create green jobs training center in Philly

Thanks to a collaboration between BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, and the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization is one step closer to transforming an old textile factory in inner city Philadelphia into a...

November 11
2009

High performance home – cool when it’s hot, warm when it’s not

BASF’s first home constructed from 100 percent Neopor expandable polystyrene (EPS), Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) and Styropor EPS in the sub-slab and hydronic insulation, is located in Tupper Lake, a small...

November 11
2009

Eco-Efficiency Analysis of wall systems confirms: Smallest ecological footprint belongs to EIFS

BASF Wall Systems today announced the results of an Eco-Efficiency Analysis comparing brick, stucco and Senergy® Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). The detailed Eco-Efficiency Analysis was performed to determine the balance of...

November 11
2009

Leader of the pack

SureTight Insulated Panel Corporation’s President and CFO, Neal Shipley, in collaboration with OPCO, a leading molder of EPS foam panels, created a recognized brand of SIP panels known as SureTight. SureTight Insulated Panel Corporation has been...

November 11
2009

Making old buildings new again

GreenTek Building Solutions in DuBois, Pennsylvania, has created a new product called InsulWall™ interior wall system, using BASF’s Neopor expandable polystyrene (EPS) as the insulation ingredient. The crucial difference in Neopor versus standard...

November 10
2009

Neopor^® expandable polystyrene saves energy in Phoenix, Arizona

BASF’s innovative insulation solution Neopor®, an expandable polystyrene (EPS) containing infrared absorbers, can dramatically reduce energy use for cooling houses in hot climates, according to a new simulation study. The study, carried out by...

November 10
2009

Join BASF at its Greenbuild 2009 events

BASF, the Chemical Company, will host three press events, the Second Annual Round Table on Sustainable Construction and on-going micro seminars on the chemistry behind durable and energy-efficient construction during Greenbuild 2009 at the Phoenix...

November 6
2009

BASF / Pepper Viner High-Performance Home Launched

BASF, the world’s largest chemical company and Pepper Viner Homes present the Pepper Viner/BASF High-Performance Home – a model for near-zero energy construction for production builders nationally. Located in the Tucson, Arizona’s Civano North Ridge...

October 27
2009

On the sunny side - BASF specialty foam in solar collectors from the heating technology company Viessmann

The international heating systems manufacturer Viessmann, Germany, now uses Basotect® to insulate its solar collectors. The light, flame-retardant melamine resin foam produced by BASF is fitted to the side walls and the rear of flat-plate...

October 2
2009

BASF Construction Chemicals earns LEED certification

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded a LEED® Silver designation to the BASF Construction Chemicals - Building Systems headquarters and office/research complex located in Shakopee, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. This is...

September 17
2009

BASF develops Green Sense^SM Concrete technology for sustainable concrete

The Admixture Systems business of BASF Construction Chemicals announced today that it has developed an advanced concrete optimization service that results in new levels of performance, profitability and sustainability. Successfully piloted over the...

September 15
2009

BASF offers new online course titled Sustainable Design and Eco-efficiency of Roofing Insulation Systems

BASF, the Chemical Company, is offering a new course called Sustainable Design: Eco-efficiency of Roofing Insulation Systems in its virtual classroom, the Online Campus for High-Performance Construction.

August 18
2009

BASF introduces ENERTITE^® open-cell spray-applied polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation

BASF, the global leader in polyurethane foam insulation, introduces ENERTITE® spray-applied polyurethane foam insulation as a complement to its complete line of SPF products. ENERTITE is an open-cell foam that insulates while providing other...

May 19
2009

2008 SBIC Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Award winners announced on Capitol Hill

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, March 23, 2009 – The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) presented the 2008 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Awards on Feb. 26, 2009 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The award recipients were honored as part of...

March 23
2009

BASF Online Campus for High-Performance Construction offers free continuing education for industry professionals

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, March 10, 2009 – BASF, the Chemical Company, has launched a virtual classroom for construction professionals called the BASF Online Campus for High-Performance Construction.

March 10
2009

Swimming quietly: BASF specialty foam as decorative and functional sound protection in the Beijing swimming stadium

BASF’s specialty foam Basotect® is being used in the Beijing swimming stadium in order to clad the interior of the building with flame-retardant and environmentally friendly acoustic insulation. The National Aquatics Center has been fitted with a...

February 23
2009

BASF honors pioneers in energy-efficient home building

Partners with U.S. Department of Energy to inspire EnergySmart construction

On January 21, 2009, BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, presented three industry leading homebuilders with the first annual BASF Builders’...

February 3
2009

First annual BASF Forum on Sustainable Construction

Roundtable reveals current challenges for green building

“We need better tools to measure performance and justify first-cost for energy-efficient and more durable products,” said a group of leading architects at the first annual...

January 22
2009

Enhancing the beauty of your home: BASF Styrenics and Genova Products’ Genovations(TM) Decking match form to function

BASF Styrenics and Genova Products have collaborated on GenovationsTM Decking, offering homeowners the decking beauty they want with the functionality that lasts longer than traditional materials. By combining the best capabilities of these...

January 20
2009

BASF Styrenics continue to enhance plastics used in the building and construction market

Visit booth C4623 at the International Builders Show, Las Vegas, NV

BASF Styrenics continues to provide products to help builders satisfy customer demand for long-lasting and durable solutions. BASF has extended its Luran® S ASA...

January 20
2009

BASF to host Energy Star® press conference at IBS 2009

BASF, the world’s largest chemical company, will host a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) press conference at the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Nevada at BASF booth C4623. The press conference, set to introduce a new Energy Star®...

January 19
2009

BASF sponsors live spray foam demonstrations at IBS 2009

BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC is sponsoring live demonstrations at the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Nevada highlighting the advantages of building with BASF COMFORT FOAM® spray-applied, closed-cell polyurethane foam...

January 19
2009

BASF presents: 6 essential strategies for surviving a soft real estate market, at 2009 IBS

Featuring Sam Rashkin, Director, Energy Star® for Homes

January 15
2009

Looking for a one-stop shop for sustainable construction?

BASF informs and inspires with micro-seminars, national award ceremony, live demos at the International Builders’ Show 2009 -- Booth C4623

January 6
2009

The Chemistry of Construction, Energy Efficiency in Buildings

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, November 19, 2008 - BASF, the Chemical Company, today unveiled The Chemistry of Construction, a magazine format brochure that details how chemistry contributes to the built environment in the areas of energy efficiency, durability,...

November 19
2008

BASF sponsors zero-energy classroom at Greenbuild

WYANDOTTE, MI, November 19, 2008 – BASF, the world's largest chemical company, has joined Project FROG (Flexible Response to Ongoing Growth), a San Francisco-based design firm, and Honeywell International, Inc. to create a zero-energy classroom...

November 19
2008

BASF products, expertise help make Philadelphia habitat homes energy-efficient, durable, affordable

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, November 6, 2008 — BASF Corporation joined Habitat for Humanity, Mayor Michael A. Nutter and community organizers in East Parkside, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 23, 2008, for an unveiling of the city's first three green...

November 6
2008

Want to know more about better solutions for sustainable construction?

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, October 17, 2008 -- BASF, the world’s leading chemical company that offers more than 600 products to make construction better, invites those attending the 2008 Greenbuild Conference in...

October 17
2008

BASF receives GREENGUARD^® Collaborative for High Performance Schools certification

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, September 30, 2008 – BASF today announced that Styropor^® Expandable Polystrene (EPS) has been awarded the prestigious GREENGUARD^® certification from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, Inc. (GEI)...

September 30
2008

BASF is leading in disclosure about climate protection

Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 22, 2008 – BASF is the worldwide number 1 in the prestigious Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index. The index of the international Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is an honor roll for corporations addressing the...

September 22
2008

BASF proud sponsor of the 2008 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Awards Program

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, August 5, 2008 – Today BASF Corporation announced its sponsorship of the 2008 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Awards, hosted by the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC). The awards recognize the initiatives...

August 5
2008

New BASF Construction Solutions Web Internet site provides quick access to information on more than 600 products for architects, engineers, builders and construction product manufacturers

BASF, the world’s leading chemical company and building and construction industry leader, today launched its new customer focused Construction Solutions Internet Web site enabling quick and easy access...

July 21
2008

BASF offers Spanish language version of its High Performance Community website

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, July 10, 2008 – BASF has launched a Spanish version of www.highperformancecommunity.com to serve the North American Spanish speaking building and construction community. Those...

July 10
2008

Pedestrian protection – improved with the use of Ultramid® and new design capability from BASF

Lower bumper stiffener (LBS) uses Ultramid® CR

March 13
2008

BASF’s Styropor® EPS used in innovative application for radiant heating industry

Helps keep the heat rising

February 21
2008

BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC receives evaluation report from ICC-ES

BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC (BPFE) receive evaluation report from ICC Evaluation Service

February 19
2008

BASF study shows building with SIPs reduces framing construction labor by 55 percent

A new study show residential builders can reduce framing labor by using structural insulated panels (SIPs)

February 13
2008

Styropor® Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) helps American Polysteel ICFs gain silver certification

McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) under the Cradle to Cradle Evaluation Protocol

February 11
2008

BASF House Provides Blueprint for Reducing Carbon Footprint

As part of Nottingham University’s Creative Energy Homes Project, chemical company BASF is building a house to demonstrate how BASF raw materials can be used to create an energy-efficient and affordable home.

February 5
2008

BASF to showcase extensive technology offering at the 2008 International Builders’ Show

BASF will showcase a broad portfolio of improved energy-efficient products and technologies that help construction more durable and faster during the International Builders' Show.

February 4
2008

BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC named latest MNSHARP work site

BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC (BASF PFE) today announced that it has been named the latest Minnesota Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (MNSHARP) work site.

January 28
2008

BASF proud to sponsor SBIC’s Beyond Green 2007 High Performance Building Awards

BASF is proud to sponsor the Sustainable Building Industry Council’s (SBIC) Beyond Green 2007 High Performance Building Awards. The winners will be announced at the SBIC Awards ceremony on January 16 at the National Building Museum in Washington,...

January 16
2008

BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises joins Clinton Climate Initiative

BASF today announced that it will offer member cities of the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) its spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing. The announcement coincides with former President Clinton’s announcement of CCI’s expanded efforts to make...

November 26
2007

BASF Provides Live Demonstrations of Sustainable Construction at Green Build 2007

BASF will show and explain the use of technologies and analytic tools that can make building projects more sustainable at Green Build 2007, November 6-9, at McCormick Place West, Chicago, Illinois.

November 1
2007

BASF ULTRA-Cool® proven eco-efficient

BASF Corporation today announced that it has evaluated its ULTRA-Cool metal roofing technology in a steep slope roofing eco-efficiency analysis (EEA) to prove eco-efficiency claims. The results of this analysis showed that metal roofing coated with...

October 3
2007

BASF Glenium® 7000 series admixtures improve precast/prestressed concrete production

The Admixture Systems business of BASF has introduced the new Glenium® 7000 series high-range, water-reducing admixtures that offer performance benefits for precast/prestressed concrete producers.

September 24
2007

New admixture from BASF improves productivity and durability of concrete in paving applications

The Admixtures Systems business of BASF has developed Navitas™ 33 rheology-controlling admixture (RCA), a new technology that will dramatically improve concrete paving in terms of production rate, durability and final road surface quality.

September 18
2007

BASF Number 1 in construction chemicals

BASF today (June 13, 2007) announced ambitious goals for its Construction Chemicals division. "The market for construction chemicals has a volume of €29 billion and is growing at 4 to 5 percent per year. Our goal is to grow by 7 to 8 percent per...

June 13
2007

BASF Defines High-Performance Communities in Interactive, Animated Website

"Because BASF has such a wide portfolio of products that serve all sectors of both residential and commercial building and construction, we are uniquely qualified to provide tangible solutions backed by science to improve the performance of...

May 1
2007

BASF Allies with West Philly Residents to Transform Blighted Neighborhood

BASF, The Chemical Company, announces it has developed a strategic alliance with the East Parkside Community Revitalization Corporation (EPCRC) to transform an aging West Philadelphia neighborhood into a better, high-performance community. The goal...

April 27
2007

The colorful sound of silence

Visitors to the trade fair "Farbe – Ausbau und Fassade" ("Paint - finishing and facade") to be held in Cologne, Germany from April 18 to 21 can see how Caparol and BASF combine ambient color with sound insulation.

April 16
2007

BASF develops new method for assessing sustainability

BASF has added a social dimension to its process for assessing sustainability. In the future, the company will be able to weigh up not only the environmental impact and costs of different products and manufacturing processes, but also their social...

March 14
2007

Broadest BASF portfolio ever to be displayed at 2007 International Builders' Show

BASF will showcase a broad portfolio of products and technologies that help builders construct more durable, energy efficient homes faster and more cost-effectively at the 2007 International Builders' Show, Feb. 7-10, at the Orange County Convention...

January 30
2007

BASF Goes Platinum With Near-Zero Energy Home LEED^® Rating

The BASF Near-Zero Energy Home in Paterson, New Jersey has earned the definitive credential in the green building industry – a Platinum score from the U.S. Green Building Council\'s LEED®-H rating system, making it the first single family residence...

January 18
2007

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