Tampa facility recognized for proving excellence in environmental sustainability

SERVIDYNE, INC. , a building performance efficiency and real estate company, is pleased to announce that its consulting relationship with a customer in Tampa, Fla. has resulted in a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Existing Buildings (LEED©-EB) Green Building Rating System Gold Certification. This is the first building in Florida to receive this prestigious distinction.

Servidyne was hired in 2006 to manage the certification process to ensure that the upgrades to the existing infrastructure would meet the stringent LEED-EB Gold Certification standards. In this role, Servidyne developed sustainability policies for the facility, including standards for green site and exterior building management, erosion and sedimentation control, indoor air quality management, storm water management, and sustainable purchasing practices. read more

Source: Servidyne

Cityscape USA to Feature Emerging Market Exhibitors from Top Real Estate Companies Worldwide

Cityscape USA will feature over 100 exhibitions from top real estate leaders, including Nakheel PJSC (UAE), the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), Larsen & Toubro (India) and the Panamanian Ministry of Economics and Finance (Panama). The exhibition takes place September 10-11 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City and will showcase unparalleled investment opportunities in emerging and US markets. read more

Source: Cityscape USA

Zurich Offers Information About Minimizing Hurricane Damage to Business Properties and Operations

Zurich, a leading global property and casualty insurance provider, today offered information to business owners and managers on specific steps they can take to minimize damage to their property and operations as Hurricane Gustav approaches the Gulf Coast. read more

Source: Zurich Financial Services Group

BioFuel Announces Amendment to Credit Agreement

BIOFUEL ENERGY CORP. announced today that its operating subsidiaries, which own and operate the Wood River and Fairmont ethanol plants, had amended their credit agreement. The amendment permits the subsidiaries' full access to their $20 million working capital facility and permits daily access to their revenue account, in each case solely for the purchase of corn, natural gas, chemicals, enzymes, denaturant and electricity. Previously, the subsidiaries had access to only $5 million of their working capital line and the ability to disburse their revenues only at the end of each month. As a result, the operating subsidiaries now appear to have sufficient liquidity to complete the commissioning of the ethanol plants. The Company's plants began commercial operations in June. They are expected to complete initial performance testing within the next two to three weeks. read more

Source: BioFuel Energy Corp.