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Energy Star program faces imminent overhaul
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Wisconsin to use prefab parts to replace three Milwaukee bridges
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmWisconsin's Department of Transportation will use pre-constructed replacement spans to replace three aging bridges at the sta -More- -
New York agency schedules hearing for WTC bonds
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNew York state hopes to use a $2.6 billion Liberty bond offering to help fund rebuilding at the World Trade Center site in Ma -More- -
Atlantic Yards facing another lawsuit
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNeighborhood groups and government officials this week filed a lawsuit that aims to block the proposed $4.9 billion Atlantic -More-
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CSI forums:
17 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSpecifications Discussion Converting to MF04 and new Sections in MF04: "MasterFormat has always been organized by work -More- -
Column: BIM will transform construction
17 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmBuilding Information Modeling will transform the construction industry and disrupt it at the same time, writes Korky Koroluk. -More- -
3 keys to getting a promotion
17 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmBefore you ask for a promotion, do your homework and make sure you're fulfilling -- or exceeding -- your job duties. -More- -
Get listed in the CSI Speaker Database!
17 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmCSI's Speaker Database offers basic information about speakers who have appeared at CSI's events and the topics they have cov -More- -
Are your job search strategies stuck in a time warp?
17 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmYou have to update your job search efforts to succeed in this tough job market, writes Scot Herrick. -More-
- Smartbrief: National Roofing Contractors Association
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Atlantic Yards facing another lawsuit
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNeighborhood groups and government officials this week filed a lawsuit that aims to block the proposed $4.9 billion Atlantic -More- -
Energy Star program faces imminent overhaul
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Official job-creation estimate in doubt
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe White House is distancing itself from its earlier estimate of the number of jobs saved by the stimulus package, admitting -More- -
Flat jobless claims suggest positive trends, economists say
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New York agency schedules hearing for WTC bonds
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNew York state hopes to use a $2.6 billion Liberty bond offering to help fund rebuilding at the World Trade Center site in Ma -More-
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House panel OKs systemic-risk council that couldn't override SEC
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe House Financial Services Committee has approved a measure to create a systemic-risk council of regulators that would be a -More- -
Financial incentives lure Starwood from New York to Connecticut
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Carl Schwartz: "Pretend and extend" is probably OK
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmBanks and other lenders using "pretend and extend" to cope with the mountain of maturing commercial real estate debt isn't an -More- -
General Growth wraps up $8.9 billion mortgage restructuring
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmHuge mall REIT General Growth Properties, which had to seek bankruptcy protection in April, said in a bankruptcy court hearin -More- -
Fed examines whether banks have enough capital to cover risks
19 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAs asset prices worldwide soar, the Federal Reserve is looking into whether major banks have the capital to withstand a signi -More-
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Palestinian football stadium construction stopped by Isarel - Zambia News
20 Nov 2009 | 10:08 pmAljazeera.netPalestinian football stadium construction stopped by IsarelZambia NewsIsrael ordered the construction halted saying some of the land on which the stadium was being built had been designated for its use. Israel halts football stadium construction in West BankBBC NewsLula urges Israel settlement freezeAljazeera.netBrazil backs Palestinian calls of stoping Jewish settlements' constructionCCTVall 517 news articles » -
Construction Sights - New York Times
20 Nov 2009 | 9:18 pmConstruction SightsNew York TimesThen there is the intangible but heightened concern about hazards, and a focus on keeping people away from construction sites rather then luring them. -
Construction to start on huge northeast Dallas shopping center - Dallas Morning News
20 Nov 2009 | 7:48 pmDallas Morning NewsConstruction to start on huge northeast Dallas shopping centerDallas Morning NewsAfter almost four years of planning and preparation, construction will start next week on Trammell Crow Co. and more » -
13 charged with mortgage and loan fraud in Oregon - The Associated Press
20 Nov 2009 | 11:39 amKVAL13 charged with mortgage and loan fraud in OregonThe Associated PressAccording to one of five indictments returned Thursday, principals in Desert Sun Development sought construction financing for commercial buildings in Bend 13 indicted in mortgage and loan fraud caseThe Register-Guardall 77 news articles » -
Which States Will Lead the Construction Recovery? - Reed Construction Data
20 Nov 2009 | 11:13 amWhich States Will Lead the Construction Recovery?Reed Construction DataLed by California and Texas, twenty states account for more than 75% of the US construction market. The projected recovery in the construction market early and more »
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Housing Recovery in U.S. Is Set Back to 2010 With Market on `Life Support'
20 Nov 2009 | 6:34 pmA recovery in U.S. housing will have to wait at least until next year. The outlook for the home market dimmed this week as residential construction and mortgage applications fell and loan delinquencies reached a record. -
D.R. Horton results miss estimates, shares drop
20 Nov 2009 | 2:17 pm2 U.S. homebuilder, reported a much larger-than-expected quarterly loss on Friday, sending its shares down nearly 7 percent even though it also said orders increased. -
Futures point lower after Dell, D.R. Horton results
20 Nov 2009 | 9:58 amU.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Friday after worse-than-expected quarterly results from computer maker Dell and homebuilder D.R. Horton underscored that the road to recovery would not be smooth. -
D.R. Horton Fiscal 4th-Quarter Loss Narrows
20 Nov 2009 | 5:46 amFILE - In this May 7, 2009 file photo, homes built by D.R. Horton Inc. are shown in Cahndler,... FILE - In this May 7, 2009 file photo, homes built by D.R. Horton Inc. -
Stocks dip as tech outlook and housing take toll
20 Nov 2009 | 1:38 amU.S. stocks broke three days of gains on Wednesday following worrisome outlooks from two major software makers and a surprising drop in home construction last month.
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NAHB Wades Into Health Care Debate
Senate is scheduled to vote on Senator Harry Reid’s proposal late Saturday; NAHB opposes the House version of health care reform. -
Analysts Deliver Upbeat Assessment of Denver Market
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D.R. Horton Plots Market Domination
Horton logs another quarterly loss, but predicts a profitable 2010 and market share gains. -
D.R. Horton fiscal 4th-quarter loss narrows
FORT WORTH, Texas - D.R. Horton Inc. said Friday its loss in its fiscal fourth quarter narrowed despite a plunge in revenue as the homebuilder wrote down fewer costs. -
State slashes aid for struggling homeowners
Nov. 20--HYANNIS -- For Cape Cod families on the edge of homelessness, the holiday season just got harder.
- Science Daily: Construction
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Low carbon straw house passes fire safety test
17 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmA newly designed straw house -- built of pre-fabricated straw-bale and hemp panels -- has fire resistance as good as houses built of conventional building materials, according to researchers in the UK. -
Liquid Granite: Building Material Of The Future Unveiled
4 Nov 2009 | 8:00 amScientists have developed a new building material that is fire resistant to temperatures in excess of 1100 degrees Celsius, is made largely from recycled material and is as versatile as concrete. -
Tsunami Evacuation Buildings: Another Way To Save Lives In The Pacific Northwest
28 Oct 2009 | 11:00 amCoastal towns and cities in the northwest are woefully unprepared for a large-scale natural disaster. In response, geotechnical engineers are working to develop a series of tsunami evacuation buildings up and down the northwest coast. They would be the first buildings of their kind in the United States. -
Sustainable Architecture: Setting Sail In An Ecological 'Earthship'
15 Oct 2009 | 11:00 pmCould sustainable architecture address pollution, climate change and resource depletion by helping us build self-sufficient, off-grid, housing from "waste," including vehicle tires and metal drinks containers? That's the question researchers in Australia are trying to answer. -
Investigating Nanopillars: Silicon Brittle? Not This Kind!
13 Oct 2009 | 8:00 pmSilicon, the most important semiconductor material of all, is usually considered to be as brittle and breakable as window glass. On the nanometer scale, however, the substance exhibits very different properties, as Swiss researchers have shown by creating minute silicon pillars. If the diameters of the columns are made small enough, then under load they do not simply break off, as large pieces of silicon would, but they yield to the pressure and undergo plastic deformation, as a metal would. This discovery opens the way for completely new design techniques from a materials point of view for…
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Dyer and Butler secures Eurotunnel UK maintenance contract for all the terminal buildings and infrastructure
20 Nov 2009 | 3:58 amDyer & Butler is celebrating after winning a three year contract with Eurotunnel. The deal worth over GBP1 million, which began this month, includes maintenance to all the terminal buildings and terminal infrastructure for Eurotunnel UK on both its Fol [...more] -
ISG wins contract to create a new nursery at Thornaby C of E Primary School
20 Nov 2009 | 3:58 amISG has won a GBP509K contract to create a new nursery at Thornaby C of E Primary School. The project forms part of the government's Primary Capital Programme, an initiative aimed at enhancing and upgrading primary school facilities across the UK. [...more] -
Further fall in UK construction sector activity with construction jobs cut at sharpest rate in four months
19 Nov 2009 | 7:32 amThe Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)'s Purchasing Managers' Survey is based on data compiled from monthly replies to questionnaires sent to purchasing executives in over 170 construction companies. The seasonally adjusted CIPS / M [...more] -
Nottingham Business School to deliver a bespoke MSc in Management and Leadership for Kentz
19 Nov 2009 | 7:31 amKentz provides specialist engineering solutions and has over 10,000 employees operating in 26 countries worldwide. Kentz Group has chosen Nottingham Business School to deliver a bespoke MSc in Management and Leadership for its high potential future l [...more] -
Stapleton International Ltd appoints David Ridley FRICS as a consultant
19 Nov 2009 | 7:29 amStapleton has announced the appointment of David Ridley FRICS as a consultant to the Company to help in the expansion and future development of the business with particular emphasis on London and the international market. David trained as a quan [...more]
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10 Great Kitchens
When culinary zones are designed with a practical recipe and a dash of style, hanging out at home beats going out to eat. -
The Healthiest Housing Markets for 2009
Builder, in conjunction with Hanley Wood Market Intelligence, debuts its metric for determining markets with the best and least potential. -
Ten Best-Selling Communities
Here is a collection of successful projects that speak to a wide range of housing solutions that builders can undertake. -
Top 10 Best-Selling Consumer House Plans
These top-selling house plans speak volumes to current home buyer dreams. -
10 Top-Selling House Plans Under 2,000 Square Feet
Discover small homes that live big.
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State sees strong construction job growth in next decade - Daily Journal of Commerce
20 Nov 2009 | 7:11 pmState sees strong construction job growth in next decadeDaily Journal of CommerceProjections show the construction industry adding 700 jobs above that replacement rate. Statewide, the number of construction jobs has generally risen over -
Construction industry blacklisting: the fallout continues - guardian.co.uk
20 Nov 2009 | 4:07 pmguardian.co.ukConstruction industry blacklisting: the fallout continuesguardian.co.ukPhotograph: Mike Poloway/UNP Seventeen months after Guardian Work exposed blacklisting in the construction industry, new laws outlawing the practice are set -
ACE Mentor Program of Cumming - NorthFulton.com
20 Nov 2009 | 1:39 pmACE Mentor Program of CummingNorthFulton.com"The construction industry is the second-largest employer in the US Over 50 percent of all buildings that will be in-place by the year 2030 have not been -
Building permits picking up in county - Frederick News Post (subscription)
20 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pmBuilding permits picking up in countyFrederick News Post (subscription)Building permits are indicators of new home construction. Shanton, whose business sells data to the construction industry, said the economy has taken its and more » -
RI construction sector sheds 12% of jobs - Providence Business News
20 Nov 2009 | 9:06 amProvidence Business NewsRI construction sector sheds 12% of jobsProvidence Business NewsBy PBN Staff PROVIDENCE – The construction industry in Rhode Island lost 12.5 percent of its work force in the 12 months ended last month, with 2500 jobs NC loses 6600 construction jobs in October – among worst in nationTriangle Business JournalMinnesota lost more construction jobs in OctoberFinance and CommerceWisconsin sees gain in October construction jobsMilwaukee Journal SentinelBizjournals.comall 12 news articles »
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Sen. Boxer Seeks DOT Help To Push Six-Month Transport Bill
19 Nov 2009 | 9:49 amSenate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) has urged top U.S. Dept. of Transportation officials to weigh in to help end what she termed a "standoff" with the House over the length of a surface transportation bill. -
Corps Failed to Protect New Orleans From Katrina Flooding, Court Rules
19 Nov 2009 | 9:49 amThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is to blame for massive flooding in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina and is liable for damages, a federal court judge in New Orleans ruled Nov. 18. -
EPA: Greenhouse-Gas Reporting Rule Takes Effect on Dec. 30
18 Nov 2009 | 12:12 pmPowerplants and large industrial facilities that emit more than 25,000 tonnes of CO2 annually must begin monitoring and reporting on their greenhouse-gas emissions yearly as a result of an Environmental Protection Agency rule that goes into effect on Dec. 30. -
States' Fiscal Crunch Could Stretch to 2012
18 Nov 2009 | 12:12 pmWith the economic slump battering tax receipts, state budgets remain in dire shape, and the pain may continue into fiscal year 2012, according to the National Governors Association and National Association of State Budget Officers. -
New Guidelines for Measuring the Biggest
18 Nov 2009 | 12:11 pmThe Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has decided to measure a building’s height from the level of the “lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance,” to accommodate multi-use skyscrapers with several main entrances at different levels.
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Evidence-Based Design: From Health Care To Other Buildings?
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Studies Link Green Design, Occupant Productivty
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How Evidence-Based Design Practices Could Aid Facility Operations
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Costello and Cherry Honored at International Demolition Awards
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmCostello wins in Environmental and Recycling category; Cherry a finalist. -
Mettler Toledo Introduces Powercell PDX Load Cell
19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmCompany says Powercell PDX eliminates maintenance, repair costs and downtime. -
UNTHA Chosen to Supply Shredding System
18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmEquipment company will supply system to H W Martin Waste -
Oregon DEQ Sets Meeting to Discuss Concerns over Asphalt Plant
18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmCompany has been operating at facility since 1973. -
Walmart Holds Global Sustainability Meeting
18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pmMeeting explains company’s efforts toward creating zero waste.
- HighBeam Research: Construction
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Where There's A Mill, There's A Way.
By John Hood, Product Manager, Milling & Paving, BOMAG Americas, Inc. How milling machines can help positively transform any paving contractor's business. Given America's progressively aging infrastructure, cold milling machines are being used more and more on today's paving projects. Whether Publication: Construction News -
United Rentals Opens Oklahoma Location.(Brief article)
Staff Moore, Oklahoma- United Rentals has opened a new branch in Moore, Okla. The branch is located at 501 NE 27th Street location. "We are excited to be a part of the economic development in the Oklahoma City area. And while our services are most often associated with professional contractors, we Publication: Construction News -
Klein Tools Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Truck Giveaway.
Staff Lincolnshire, Ill.- October 2007 - Klein Tools will celebrate its 150th anniversary with the Great Klein Truck Giveaway. The anniversary-themed contest will randomly select participants for prizes that include a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi pickup truck and $1,000 worth of Klein tools. Publication: Construction News -
Stribling Equipment Acquires Three Nortrax Locations.
Staff Jackson, Miss.- Stribling Equipment, LLC has acquired the South Region Operations of Nortrax, Inc. in Mississippi, western Tennessee and Arkansas. Stribling Equipment's John Deere Construction and Forestry sales and service territory will now encompass all of Mississippi, the 21 western Publication: Construction News -
LA 15 Completion Marks Milestone For TIMED program.
Staff Baton Rouge, La.- State and local officials joined the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) on October 2 to officially celebrate the completion of the LA 15 highway widening construction project, as part of Louisiana's TIMED Program. "The completion of the LA 15 Publication: Construction News
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AS CONSTRUCTION WORKERS SUFFER EVEN MORE JOB LOSSES IN 49 STATES & DC IN OCTOBER, JOBS BILL MUST ADDRESS HARDEST HIT SECTOR
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OVER 40 PERCENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION FIRMS ANTICIPATE ADDITIONAL LAY-OFFS OF NON-SEASONAL EMPLOYEES IN 2010
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NO RECOVERY YET FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AS LATEST FIGURES SHOW DOUBLE DIGIT DROPS IN SPENDING COMPARED TO LAST YEAR
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STIMULUS-FUNDED ROAD AND TRANSIT PROJECTS IN PALM BAY, FLA., OTHER AREAS SAVING & ADDING JOBS FOR HARD HIT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
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CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS, COMPANIES & CHAPTERS WIN NATIONAL AWARDS FOR DEVELOPING, RUNNING TOP TRAINING PROGRAMS
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Rheem Launches HP-50 Heat Pump Water Heater
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Trane Comfort Specialists Meet in D.C.
18 Nov 2009 | 8:32 amAttendees at the 10th Anniversary Trane Comfort Specialist Conference received an immersion in the newly revitalized program, which showcases the Trane Comfort Specialist dealers’ elite qualifications more clearly to consumers. -
Survey: Green Building Could Support 8 Million Jobs
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Climate Talk Alliance Includes Emerson, EWC, Rheem
18 Nov 2009 | 6:49 amThe ClimateTalk Alliance is an organization of companies who are committed to developing a common communication infrastructure for HVAC and Smart Energy devices, enabling the interoperability of diverse systems. -
30 Things Every Technician Should Know – Part 2
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Ohio Pole Buildings
When it comes to a versatile pole barn or building, building a Beatty’s Builders pole barn is the fastest, most reliable route for any Ohio homeonwer. From fishing cabins, to our steel buildings, outdoor shed units and barns, we are Ohio’s premier professional builder in pole buildings. From the simplest horse barn to your own [...] -
Springfield HVAC Contractor – Spring Mountain Air
Spring Mountain Air is a Springfield HVAC Contractor that specializes in home comfort. From furnace repairs to thermostats to custom sheet metal, their HVAC contractors can help your home bet its best. Over 100 Years In Heating & Cooling Business, Sales & Service, American Standard Heating & Central Air Conditioning, American Standard Central Air [...] -
Oak Cliff Christmas Light Installation
If you live in Oak Cliff, Texas or Dallas, then you may need Christmas lights installed on your home. Their experienced team will make sure your lights look the best they ever have. Arrington Roofing also offer complete design and Oak Cliff Christmas lights decorators services for static, elegant lighting installations and would be happy to [...] -
San Francisco Emergency Electrician
At Owens Electric, their San Francisco electricians provide services for homes and offices, from troubleshooting electrical outlets that are out, to lights that won’t light up. We provide new circuits and power outlets as well. If you are lighting up a single room or an entire warehouse in San Francisco, We can do it! Remember [...] -
Commercial Electrician – All Services Electric
Founded by Master Electrician Ryan Ferry, All Services Electric, LLC, a Cedar Lake electrician, is highly qualified to handle the challenges and complexities of any sized job from wiring a new manufacturing facility to maintaining a strip mall’s parking lot lighting. We specialize in commercial, retail, and manufacturing electrical installation and maintenance. Our excellent safety [...]
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Contractor says USOC fix won't cost city any money - Colorado Springs Gazette
20 Nov 2009 | 5:32 pmContractor says USOC fix won't cost city any moneyColorado Springs Gazette“We'll work through the weekend and be complete by Wednesday,” Jim Johnson, president of Springs-based GE Johnson Construction, the general contractor, and more » -
Landmark Structures set to complete project for ZUMIX and East Boston ... - dBusinessNews Boston (press release)
20 Nov 2009 | 4:42 pmLandmark Structures set to complete project for ZUMIX and East Boston dBusinessNews Boston (press release)Landmark Structures Corporation, a leading full service General Contractor/Construction Management Company since 1993, anticipates a November completion -
Sikon to start work on $4.2M center - Orlando Business Journal
20 Nov 2009 | 11:16 amSikon to start work on $4.2M centerOrlando Business Journals Central Florida office was named general contractor for a new Publix-anchored shopping center in Neptune Beach. Deerfield Beach-based Sikon, and more » -
New book guides property owners through construction projects and working with ... - MMD Newswire (press release)
20 Nov 2009 | 5:48 amNew book guides property owners through construction projects and working with MMD Newswire (press release)With buildcorrect, Trinidad has compiled the tools and resources he personally uses as a developer, a property owner and general contractor of a variety of -
McKenzie C. Beilmann - Hattiesburg American
20 Nov 2009 | 4:35 amMcKenzie C. BeilmannHattiesburg AmericanMr. Beilmann was a senior at the University of Southern Mississippi, a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity and was employed by DC General Contractor Inc. and more »
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American Floorcovering Alliance celebrates 30 years
AFA (American Floorcovering Alliance, Inc.) recently held its annual membership meeting at the Holiday Inn, Dalton, Georgia. -
Shaw hardwood line GREENGUARD certified
All Shaw hardwood flooring products are now GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified, the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announced today. The GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification Program recognizes companies whose products meet or exceed stringent requirements for low chemical emissions. -
FIANA, BlueVolt team up for online sales training
The Flooring Installation Association of North America (FIANA) and BlueTech's online marketing and training program BlueVolt have partnered to launch the FIANA Training Center, a new online resource for flooring distributors and manufacturers. -
Floor Covering Inspectors Symposium set for Feb.1 in Las Vegas
Textile Consultants and the Academy of Textiles and Flooring are working together in the development of a one-day symposium, Inspections 2010, for carpet inspectors. The Symposium will be held one day prior to Surfaces in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 1st at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel and Casino. -
MIA honors O’Neill with Lifetime Achievement award
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has bestowed Terry O’Neill (Columbia Marble Co., Pittsburgh, PA) with its 2009 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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Hardwood Floors & More hosts MAPEI installation seminar
Hardwood Floors & More, a flooring retail store located in Evans, Ga., recently hosted an installation seminar conducted by MAPEI. Lee Tindall, MAPEI sales representative for Ga., S.C. and N.C., gave a hands-on demonstration of three of the company’s newest installation products: Mapelastic HPC, a flexible waterproofing and crack isolation membrane; Opticolor epoxy grout; and Aquadefense, a new waterproofing and crack isolation membrane. The event was well received by the installers who attended. -
CFI holds installation workshop in New Jersey
International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) members Jim Walker, Jon Namba, Ed Braile and Cynthia Aufiero recently completed a two-day, hands-on skills carpet workshop for residential installers in Old Bridge, N.J. This was an intensive educational event that resulted in 22 installers achieving the R-I and C-I CFI Carpet Certification. The installation manager, Alan Feinstein of Flooring Installation Services of Old Bridge, N.J., was ecstatic over the success of the event. -
Distributor appointments: Ellis Flooring joins Cikel team
Cikel America has signed a distribution agreement with the Ellis Flooring Sales Co. With over 50 years of experience, Ellis Flooring will offer Cikel’s sustainably harvested exotic hardwood flooring products throughout the Carolinas, Eastern Tennessee and Virginia from locations in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh, N.C., as well as Columbia and Greenville, S.C. -
Florida Tile to relocate HQ to Kentucky
Florida Tile, which has been located in Lakeland, Fla., since 1954, said it is moving its corporate headquarters to Lexington, Ky. The move is aimed at merging the corporate offices with Panariagroup’s $25 million porcelain manufacturing plant in nearby Lawrenceburg. -
HIRE Act: Industry to gain from consumer, retailer tax incentives
Congressmen Hank Johnson (D-GA) and Nathan Deal (R-GA) have introduced a bipartisan bill that will help consumers purchase products in the home furnishings and building products industries. H.R. 3382, the Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy (HIRE) Act, calls for targeted consumer tax incentives for the purchase of home furnishings such as mattresses, furniture, flooring, paint and other home-related products.
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Clear Epoxy Encapsulant has pourable formulation.
20 Nov 2009 | 5:27 amBio Clear 810(TM) is solvent free, clear epoxy used for object encapsulation (marine, electronic, and gift industries) as well as poured-on bar top and table top applications. Features include low exotherm kick, slow UV epoxy yellowing, and low viscosity, making it suited for poured applications between 1/4 and one inch thick. Bio Clear 810 has a 2:1 mix ratio. This story is related to the following:Adhesives and Sealants Sponsored by: Henkel Corp. - World Leader in Adhesives, Sealants & Surface TreatmentsSearch for suppliers of: Epoxy Encapsulants -
Drying Systems use thermal oxidation to stop contamination.
27 Oct 2009 | 6:37 amRDS Drying Systems offer thermal oxidation process designed to eliminate challenge of residue contamination stemming from photovoltaic metallization in order to minimize maintenance and provide cleaner process chamber. Process involves heating gas to temperature greater than 500°C, while arrangement of heater and granulate pack lend to space and energy consumption reduction. In order to oxidize hydrocarbons, catalyzers are installed downstream from heating chamber. This story is related to the following:Machinery and Machining ToolsCleaning Products and EquipmentMetallizing Equipment |… -
Protective Coating acts as stain guard for composite wood decking.
26 Oct 2009 | 6:53 amDesigned to overcome decking materials' inherent inclination towards stain retention, API-221F one-component, water-based polymer/oligomer dispersion protects appearance and surface aesthetics of composite wood decking. It crosslinks at ambient temperature to form topical polymeric film with chemical anchors that penetrate into substrate. Resultant clear coating film resists staining from foods, wine, oil, grease, and moisture. This story is related to the following:Protectants | -
Floor and Wall Paint features low VOCs.
2 Oct 2009 | 6:29 amAvailable in 1- or 2-part systems, STATICPAINT® protects against any static build-up on personnel handling parts and assembling PC boards. Conductive, acrylic, water-based paint also helps eliminate dust clinging to walls and has no hot spots. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, product withstands wear and tear in high traffic areas, and is UV protective to resist fading from halogen, fluorescent, and tungsten light. This story is related to the following:Green & CleanSearch for suppliers of: Floor Paints | Anti-Static Paints | -
Polyurea Primer can be applied to concrete and steel.
30 Sep 2009 | 7:02 amFast drying Envirolastic® LT Primer is low-viscosity primer that can be applied in temperatures as low as 0ºF. At 77ºF, surfaces can be recoated after 1 hr, and at 40ºF, surfaces can be recoated after 5 hr. Suited for use with polyurea and polyurethane topcoats, primer offers long pot life for brush/roll applications and minimizes likelihood of irregularities in coating film caused by outgassing from concrete substrate. It can be applied via airless spray. This story is related to the following:Cement & Concrete Coatings | Polyurea Coatings |
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ACI FORMS NEW COMMITTEE ON BIM
The American Concrete Institute announced the formation of a new technical committee on Building Information Modeling of Concrete Structures. -
AISI AND SFA APPLAUD DECISION TO INCLUDE LIGHT-FRAME CFS QUESTIONS ON EXAM
The American Iron and Steel Institute and the Steel Framing Alliance commend the decision by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying to include questions on light-frame cold-formed steel construction on the exam that determines professional engineer accreditation. -
IPAF AND ASC OPPOSE PROPOSED SAFE USE GUIDELINE STANDARDS
Recently, The American Society of Safety Engineers and American National Standards Institute A10 committee have drafted proposed new standards that cover the purchase, rental, lease, maintenance, use and training in use of aerial platforms used for lifting personnel in construction. -
NWCB AND ASSOCIATIONS RELEASE STUDY; NEW DATES FOR 2010 SHOW
Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau, in cooperation with several other wall and ceiling industry associations in the West, has published a study focusing on the impacts on labor productivity on steel framing and the installation and finishing of gypsum wallboard.
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Allied Building Products Expands Exterior Products Distribution with Two New Branches
Allied Building Products Corp., a subsidiary of Oldcastle, Inc., the North American arm of CRH plc, and one of America’s largest distributors of residential and commercial roofing, siding, waterproofing and interior products, announced the expansion of its exterior products division through the opening of its two new Connecticut branch locations. -
Community Service Day to Highlight the 2010 International Roofing Expo
Roofing professionals participating in the 2010 International Roofing Expo are encouraged to arrive in New Orleans a day early and roll up their sleeves to give back to the New Orleans community. -
Sika Sarnafil Announces 2009 Project of the Year Winners
Sika Sarnafil announced winners of the second annual Sika Sarnafil Roof Consultant Project of the Year competition. -
DECRA Roofing Systems, Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certifcation
DECRA Roofing Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of stone coated steel roofing panels, announced that the company recently achieved a quality milestone by earning ISO 9001:2008 certifications. ISO 9001:2008, published on Nov. 14, 2008 is the latest edition of the International Standard. DECRA Roofing Systems’ quality systems have been continuously maintained and reviewed since 1993 when the company’s Corona facility was first certified to ISO 9001:1997; in 2003 DECRA certified to ISO 9001:2000. -
Construction Employment Shrinks in nation’s Largest Metro Areas
All but 12 community’s nationwide saw declines in construction employment between September 2008 and September 2009, according to a new analysis of metropolitan area employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The analysis found more construction jobs were lost in Phoenix, Ariz. (35,100) than in any other city in America.
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METALCON International Shines in Tampa
The 19th annual METALCON International took place Oct. 6-8, and the conference and exhibition drew more than 5,600 architects, building owners, contractors, engineers, and municipal decision makers from 50 different countries to the Tampa Convention Center. -
Chapman Named President of Tecta America’s Central Roofing Division
Tecta America Corp. announced Chuck Chapman has been named President of Central Roofing, a Tecta America company, based in Minneapolis, Minn. -
2010 IRE Offers World-Class Educational Sessions
Roofing professionals looking for customized educational sessions to make their roofing business more competitive, productive and profitable should plan to attend the 2010 International Roofing Expo, Feb. 22-24, in the D & E Halls at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. -
Dow Unveils Solar Shingle
The Dow Chemical Company introduced its DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles, photovoltaic solar panels in the form of solar shingles that can be integrated into rooftops with standard asphalt shingle materials. -
AIA Approves Sika Sarnafil Courses
Two continuing education courses offered by Sika Sarnafil have been approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and are now certified to fulfill the AIA’s new Sustainable Design continuing education requirements.
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EPA Deadline for Lead Paint Comments One Week Away
Don't forget, you've got only one week left to get your comments into the EPA on the proposed changes to the lead paint rules. More on this from... -
'Cash for Caulkers' Offers Potential Boon for Remodelers
The New York Times today has more on the so-called "Cash for Caulkers" program (more officially known as Homestar). It's a program tha... -
Let the EPA Know What You Think About Lead Paint Rule Changes
The comment period is now open for the EPA's proposal to eliminate the opt-out provision from the new lead paint rule set to take effect next ... -
Deutsche Bank: Home buyer tax credit mostly psychological
While the new home buyer tax credit helped boost sales in the third quarter of the year, its impact was mostly psychological and it stole from... -
Multi-Link Monday: Recovery in Home Improvement
A round-up of the news and views around the Web today affecting the housing industry: Online referral service ServiceMagic says its qua...
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Back from GreenBuild
Lots of product debuts and news came out of the very-well-attended GreenBuild (follow on Twitter: #GreenBuild) this year. Sadly I only had a d... -
It’s Showtime: AASHA and GreenBuild
Well folks, I only have a few hours left in the office this week before I hit the road. Tomorrow I’ll be at the American Association of Homes... -
More iPhone Apps: DuPont Joins the Handheld Crowd with mySurface
Considering all the new useful applications to hit the market in the past few months, the ubiquitous iPhone may be a wise investment for your folks... -
More Products from the Remodeling Show
As promised, here are some more products I saw last week at the Remodeling Show in Indianapolis. Yesterday I featured some great new products from ... -
Remodeling Show Product Highlights from The Product Guy
Remodeling Show Product Highlights As promised, here are some of the great new products I was able to check out at the Remodeling Show (Twitter...
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Do it now!!
Well, all of the industry pundits are telling us that the housing market has bottomed and in some areas, starting to turn up. All of this means tha... -
There are Winners and there are Losers
A few weeks ago I attended NAHB’s Fall Board of Directors’ meeting in Chicago. I was surprised in the number of attendees at this meeti... -
You Had Better Understand the 2010 Market
Last week I was on a conference call with Chuck Shinn, the founder and owner of The Shinn Group of Companies and one of Builder Partnerships’... -
Be an Advocate for Your Customers and Potential Customers
Here is another true-life story in the never ending saga of Glenn Singer's life. Last March we bought a new garbage disposal from a national retail... -
Let’s Just Hope That Our Memories Kick In
My wife accuses me of constantly being a cynic, and I guess she may be right, particularly when it comes to the homebuilding industry. You see I ha...
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Consortium Aims to Build 12,000 Affordable Homes in Two Years
The American Sustainability Initiative (AmeriSus for short) recently announced that beginning in January 2010, it will place 12,000 affordable... -
More On the Custom Builder Symposium
Here are a few more nuggets I snapped up at the 2009 NAHB Custom Builder Symposium & Design Institute: ** Attendance was down... -
Things Aren't Good, But They're Less Bad
Just returned from the NAHB Custom Builder Symposium & Design Institute in San Diego, a lovely place to hold a conference. Some quick thoughts:... -
Tax Credit Craziness Escalates
Have you heard the one about the four-year-old who claimed the first-time home buyer tax credit? Russell George, the inspector general for tax... -
Great Kitchen Designs for Less
Home builders, remodelers, architects and homeowners now have a lower-cost option for quality kitchen designs -- Kitchen Design Online, or KDOL for...
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Access
20 Nov 2009 | 10:14 pmCredit Unions: True To Their Mission Part II, from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, focuses on fair lending performance of credit unions. The report analyzes several credit unions and compares them to bank service in working and minority communities. The study finds that credit unions lag behind banks on 64 percent of the fair lending indicators that were examined. www.nhi.org/go/ncrc1 Out of Reach 2009: Persistent Problems, New Challenges for Renters, released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, looks at the 36 million renter households in the U.S. and offers a… -
What Does the Future Hold For Fannie & Freddie?
20 Nov 2009 | 7:53 pmIn September 2008, on the precipice of the economic crisis finally catching up with Wall Street, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulsen, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director James Lockhart and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke converged on Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s boardrooms—and they were not in a good mood. The world credit markets were in free fall, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, together holding more than half of all the mortgage debt outstanding in the US market, were reeling from unprecedented losses from plunging real-estate values, rapidly escalating delinquencies in… -
A Balance of Discipline and Flexibility Is Key To CDC Efficacy
20 Nov 2009 | 7:41 pmWhat do CDCs need? And what do our communities need from community development corporations? How can we, as practitioners, help the community development field excel, be better understood, and gain needed federal resources to conduct its work at this critical time? The continuing effects of the nation’s foreclosure crisis requires a competent and ready nationwide delivery mechanism composed of organizations that are used to thinking in a systemic way to get results at the local level. There is much work to do to rebuild neighborhoods, which are the roots of opportunity for families as well… -
Industry News
20 Nov 2009 | 7:33 pmOrganizations Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDCo), a Bronx, NY-based non-profit organization, has won the 15th Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award in Green Housing for WHEDCo’s new Intervale Green, the largest affordable multi-family ENERGY STAR-certified building in the country. WHEDCo was nominated for the award by the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), which along with its sister agency, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), provided financial support to the building. The Edson Award,… -
More than Words
20 Nov 2009 | 7:16 pmOver the past few months we’ve gotten a clear indication of how the Obama administration approaches community development. They have articulated a comprehensive placed-based strategy embedded in a regional framework—a way of working that says no single action by itself can change a community. Revitalization requires that decent jobs, schools, and homes must be available. Crime needs to be under control and it has to be possible to go from one place to anther affordably and efficiently. OK, that’s not news. And the Obama administration isn’t the first to promote a comprehensive…
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Hydrogen Fueling Station Opens In Aiken County, SC
Aiken County, the Economic Development Partnership and the Center for Hydrogen Research opened a hydrogen fueling station at Sage Mill Industrial Park on March 30. The Sage Mill facility is unique in that it is located in an advanced manufacturing park. Bridgestone/Firestone, located at Sage Mi… -
Governor Introduces Legislation For “Rational Reregulation” Of Energy In Maryland
Annapolis, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley has introduced legislation that will apply a “rational reregulation” policy for energy markets in Maryland moving forward. The legislation will call for reregulation of electricity markets in Maryland moving forward when the Public Ser… -
GMAC to Add 200 Jobs in Mecklenburg County, NC
Gov. Bev Perdue has announced that GMAC Financial Services will grow its Mecklenburg County operations and invest more than $16.4 million, including capitalized lease payments, for an expanded corporate center. The Charlotte expansion is expected to create 200 finance, marketing, IT and related jobs… -
Obtaining And Monitoring Stimulus Funds In Maryland
Governor Martin O’Malley has announced Maryland’s plan to monitor and track Recovery and Reinvestment funds in the state, and announced the launch of Maryland’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act web site, www.recovery.maryland.gov to allow Marylanders to track recovery project… -
NC Transportation Reform
North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue announced the new professional decision-making process for the N.C. Department of Transportation as called for in Executive Order No. 2, which she signed on her first day in office. The new process transforms the approval process and will improve efficiency and op…
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Improving Traffic-Choked Indiana Corridor
Easily the worst area to travel in Indianapolis is near Interstate 465 and I-69 just northeast of the city. It is a major bottleneck, especially during the traffic rush at 5 p.m. The traffic is horrible. More than 150,000 vehicles travel in that area daily, and the roadway system is v… -
Illinois Governor Addresses Fiscal Crisis
Dealing with the worst financial crisis in Illinois' history is a monumental task. But it's a task that Governor Pat Quinn is confronting head on. He recently presented a $53-billion budget plan for fiscal year 2010 to the Illinois General Assembly that contains $1.3 billion in cuts and uses a combi… -
Indiana Eyeing Highway Projects
More good news for Hoosiers. Indiana, which has already benefited from strong highway construction seasons during the past few years as a result of Governor Mitch Daniels' Major Moves program, anticipates that it will receive $658 million in highway infrastructure stimulus funds. According to the… -
Reconstructing Southern Kentucky Highway
Southern Kentucky has seen its share of large construction projects during the past few years, with major work in the Somerset area and repaving of the Louie B. Nunn Parkway. Now state officials have broken ground for another key project in the region -- reconstruction of KY 61. This $23-million, 6-… -
Bridging The Fox River
Chicago-based James McHugh Construction Co. has always liked unique and challenging projects. That's probably why the company is again tackling a bridge over the Fox River on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) in North Aurora, IL. McHugh is reconstructing the original 10-span arch bridge over the …
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Stimulus Update From New York, Pennsylvania
Albany, NY – Governor David A. Paterson announced the creation of the New York State Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Cabinet to manage the development of state and local infrastructure projects financed through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The cabinet will be composed… -
Stimulus Update From Delaware, New Jersey
Wilmington, DE – Governor Jack Markell has asked Lt. Governor Matt Denn to take on the responsibility of “Implementation Czar” to oversee federal stimulus spending and to help the state maximize the assistance Delaware will receive from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (A… -
HDR Decision Economics Helps Partnership For New York City Determine
Flight delays caused by air traffic congestion at New York’s three airports — LaGuardia, JFK and Newark — were responsible for more than $2.6 billion in losses to New York’s regional economy in 2008. If no action is taken, losses attributable to congestion will total a stagge… -
Financing Now Available Through NJ's Edison Innovation Clean Energy Manufacturing Fund
Financing is now available from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the Edison Innovation Clean Energy Manufacturing Fund, a program that will enable New Jersey to take a leadership role in the clean technology industry by promoting new jobs and growth in the state while addressi… -
Delaware Governor Markell Lays Out Transportation Priorities For Expected Federal Stimulus Funding
Governor Jack Markell unveiled a list of road, transit and pedestrian projects that will be the state’s priorities to receive funding under a federal economic stimulus package. The projects, totaling $200 million, were selected for their ability to meet federal requirements that the work begin…
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Low Bids for Seattle Light Rail Project Good News for Owner
Even though a big bubble of highway/heavy projects is working its way through the pipeline, thanks to the federal stimulus funding for infrastructure, evidence suggests that the bidding environment for public jobs is plenty competitive now. I’m seeing this repeatedly when I compare pr… -
Construction Could Lose in Colorado Funding Fight
I was tempted to title this entry “Easy Come, Easy Go.” But in politics, nothing is easy when money is involved. The Colorado Legislature is proving this point in its current session. As I reported earlier this month, the lawmakers already have passed FASTER, which will … -
Boeing Grant Boosts Engineers Without Borders-USA
Boulder, CO-based Engineers Without Borders-USA and The Boeing Co. recently teamed up in a continuing effort to help communities around the globe. EWB-USA projects help deliver alternative energy sources to light schools, medical clinics and community centers. Other projects bring clean water system… -
Consensus Reached on I-5 Columbia River Bridge Replacement
With all the attention on the federal stimulus funding over the past few weeks, this story nearly slipped past me. The Columbia River Crossing project’s six local partner agencies have selected a replacement Interstate 5 bridge with light rail to Clark College as the project’s L… -
Homegrown Stimulus Packages in Oregon and Colorado
You don’t have to be the federal government to see that investing in infrastructure can have the double benefit of improving the economy now while setting the plate for an even stronger recovery when the good times return. In the past month, Oregon and Colorado have looked to their constructio…
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Federal Stimulus Grants - Positive Cash Flow For Rhode Island
Providence, RI: According to an article in the Providence Journal, federal stimulus grants announced yesterday should lead to tens of millions of dollars flowing into communities across Rhode Island for water and sewer projects by late summer. About $150 million in low-interest loans will be availab… -
Court Victory In New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT: The overthrow of the ancient doctrine of Nullum Tempus, or “no time runs against the king,” might sound like an academic abstraction that has little to do with the real-world work of architects, builders and suppliers. In reality, however, states often use this relic of En… -
Rhode Island Puts School Projects on Hold
Providence, RI: Rhode Island cities and towns have put many planned new construction and renovation projects on hold due to the current economic climate. Among them are several public school projects in places such as Newport and North Kingstown. Unlike the federal grants made available for state ap… -
Gov. Patrick Chooses Simon to Lead Recovery Infrastructure Program
Boston, MA: Representative Cory Atkins (D-Concord) is pleased to announce that anticipating the receipt of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds for statewide infrastructure projects, Governor Deval Patrick has selected senior real estate professional Jeffrey A. Simon to lead the Administ… -
More Info About Proposed Casinos In MA
Boston, MA: Dan D’Alma, President of the Pioneer Valley Building Trades Council said today that “casino gaming legislation would allow for a proposed casino in Palmer, MA to be built across from the Massachusetts Turnpike at Exit 8. The casino would create thousands of jobs and the …
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EFCA Empowers Employees
EFCA Empowers Employees There seems to be a lot of incorrect information being disseminated about the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) currently making its way through Congress. The text of the legislation s… -
Stimulus Funds For Michigan
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Michigan will receive approximately $847 million in highway and bridge funding, according to the Associated General Contractors (AGC). The state will also receive approximately $168 million for wastewater projects. This is welcome news… -
Infrastructure Investment Is Needed
America’s infrastructure is crumbling. The "2009 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure" produced by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave roads a D- and bridges a C. The report rated one-third of the nation’s major roads in poor or mediocre condition and … -
State Fails To Act
State Fails To Act Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan legislature failed to act on increasing transportation investment in Michigan’s deterio...Read More -
The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm By the County Road Association of Michigan The winter of 2008 developed into the “perfect storm” for Michigan’s county road commissions. After experiencing years of flat or decreasing revenues and sky rocketing costs, a winter with h…
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Getting Ready for the Stimulus
With stimulus funds looming, folks are getting ready – and one of the ones making definite plans are the folks in Georgia. Last not long ago we talked about Georgia DOT’s stimulus project web site (a great communication too, by the way). This time? This time the news is that Georgia&rsqu… -
Georgia DOT Launches Stimulus Package Web Site
As you know, the Georgia Department of Transportation has been much in the news of late. You know, it's all that excitement about the commissioner. But there’s a lot more going on at GDOT than that, and one thing that’s especially relevant relates to the implications of the stimulus pac… -
Heard On Talk Radio...
While traveling hither and thither around the Dixie Contractor territory, one thing I like to do is listen to AM radio. That usually means “talk” radio, and THAT usually means a buffet of opinion, some good, some – well – some different. Yesterday, while driving south on I-7… -
New Leadership At Georgia DOT
There’s much excitement today down at the Georgia Department of Transportation. The reason? Thursday’s firing of GDOT Commissioner Gena Evans. The State Transportation Board voted 9-3 to remove Evans, who had served in the commissioner’s office for less than two years. ...Read M… -
The Crossing of the Fingers
First, let me thank everyone for the thousands of letters of condolence and comfort following my recent bout with no internet or email service. Well, hundreds of letters anyway. Or at least dozens. Certainly dozens! ...Read More
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VC's Top Ten Tips for Wives of Woodworkers
17 Nov 2009 | 9:56 am1. Sitting in the shop and staring at a pile of lumber counts as woodworking.2. When your spouse says, "Don't buy that armoire—I can build one for you," just smile and say "Great!" Then go back to the store in a month and buy it. Because he's either forgotten all about it or has been feeling guilty for not having started the project, and you will be letting him off the hook. 3. Sometimes your husband will buy wood just because it's pretty and he has no idea what he plans to do with it.4. Expect a Sammy Sadface when you hand him a Honey-Do list.5. Yes, he does need 5 routers. And 6 marking… -
A Visit to Fine Woodworking
16 Nov 2009 | 4:44 pmLast week, Fine Woodworking presented a live stream competition between Asa Christiana (armed with a random orbit sander and sanding block) and Michael Pekovich (equipped with a #4 LN hand plane and block plane) to see which method prepares a finished surface the fastest.I was invited to twitter and blog about the event, and even though I had to take a day off work (tragic), I decided to go.I was welcomed with warm greetings, introductions to all the FWW staff, an opportunity to peruse the workshop, and a tour of the cubicle farm. Do most cubicle farms have a nice stash of wood in each… -
Kick Back With a Good PDF
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Fine Woodworking: Finishing Smackdown
13 Nov 2009 | 7:31 pmFine Woodworking hosted an event with Asa Christiana and Michael Peckovich going sander to handplane to see which tool creates a finished surface the fastest. Anatole Burkin emceed the event and two dozen woodworkers from the local community were invited to watch. This video shows some highlights, plus a few of the beautiful pieces of furniture on display at the Taunton Press building, where Fine Woodworking is located.So who won the event? Let's just say a collective galoot sigh of happiness was heard round the world.*The video above is one that I made for fun. It just shows some images and… -
Duct Tape of the Magnet World
6 Nov 2009 | 4:58 pmRare earth magnet, is there no end to your usefulness?This walnut mailbox with bloodwood flag has seen better days. But considering it's weathered the elements (though under a covered porch) for the last 9 years, it's not too shabby.When I built it, I was going for a mission style—simple and sturdy—something nice to greet the mailman. And I came up with all kinds of elaborate ways to attach a flag that would tell him when we had outgoing mail.Then it occurred to me that rare earth magnets might function as a pivoting mechanism. It worked, and still works perfectly. In fact it has just as…
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Green Building Update - November 18, 2009
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California Real Estate Leases - A Real Estate Attorney and Broker Explains What Makes A Lease Enforceable
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How California Attorneys Use Mediations to Settle Personal Injury, Business, Real Estate, Construction Disputes and Other Civil Litigation in California
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California Contract Lawyers Who Analyze Contracts to Determine The Rights of the Parties to Damages First Must Look To The Agreements
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The Best Arbitrations Used By California Attorneys and Lawyers Aren’t Arbitrations, They’re Mediations
17 Nov 2009 | 8:08 amContributor: Sebastian Gibson [View: Profile | Documents]
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Casagrande Large-Bore, Double-Head Rig Facilitates Efficient Installation of Secant Piles
20 Nov 2009 | 3:18 pmThe B400 TRD large-bore, dual rotary-head drilling rig from Casagrande will drill a 75-foot deep, 24 to 42-inch diameter hole in a single pass. Casing and drill tooling are turned in opposite directions using a reverse-circulation system that allows for the efficient installation of secant walls. Up to 75 feet of drill depth can be achieved with the rig in one stroke. The lower rotary head’s chucking system enables the use of a single piece of casing. Together, these features make possible single-pass drilling and provide unsurpassed productivity. Speed is independently variable across the… -
Cole Brock’s EndZone
18 Nov 2009 | 9:15 pmThis just isn’t the year for big upsets, and surprises among the top 10. Excluding USC and Oklahoma, you’d be hard pressed to find any games that went totally against the grain. There have been some relative shockers but nothing like we’re used to seeing. Houston beating Oklahoma State in week two was nice at the time, and Iowa over Penn State was cool until we figured out they were total frauds. I could name a few more but it’s week 11 and with six undefeated teams we’re still waiting for upsets to clear everything up. I’m not sure there is anything to blame for this anomaly;… -
AEM Salutes Member Companies For Industry Service
17 Nov 2009 | 3:09 pmThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has presented “Milestone Member” plaques to eight companies in recognition of their industry support through longtime and continuous participation in the association. “Our member companies contribute to a better society for all, around the globe, making the machines that provide productivity to feed, build and power the world,” noted Paul Malek, AEM membership director. “AEM’s strength is in its members, and their involvement in the association. We especially appreciate the continued support of these milestone-member companies. -
AEM Elects 2010 Officers, Directors
17 Nov 2009 | 2:55 pmThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces the election of 2010 officers and new directors. They are: Chairman Chuck Martz, President & CEO of Link-Belt Construction Equipment, Lexington, Kentucky First Vice Chairman James McCullough, President & CEO CNH Construction Equipment of CNH, Racine, Wisconsin Second Vice Chairman Tiffany Sewell-Howard, CEO of Charles Machine Works, Perry, Oklahoma Treasurer Robert Kluver, President & CEO of Angus-Palm, Watertown, South Dakota Secretary Dennis Slater, AEM’s full-time President, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Serving as sector vice… -
Four Enhancements For Sokkia NET05 & NET1 Automated 3D Stations
14 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pmNET 05 The NET05 features 0.5” angle accuracy and sub-millimeter EDM for maximum precision, while the NET1, a 1” model, incorporates longer range EDM and a new laser option designed for precise measurement in tunnel and general construction applications. “These enhancements will further broaden the applications of our NET series,” said Kunitoshi Ogawa, senior manager of Measuring Instruments Planning Group. Extended Reflectorless Measurement Range Reflectorless distance measurement range of the NET05 is extended to 100m (320ft.) under outdoor conditions, without compromising the…
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Walls & Ceilings
17 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pmThey cover all aspects of the industry: drywall, lath and plaster, stucco, ceilings and acoustics, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), fireproofing, metal framing and architectural decorative ornamentation, insulation, windows/doors, trims/moldings, spray textures and paints.Request Free! -
Electrical Contractor
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Engineered Systems
12 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pmEach monthly magazine is written in technically sound language, yet retains a non-theoretical application-oriented approach to the commercial/industrial/institutional HVACR markets. Engineered Systems examines the latest changes in the design, specification, maintenance and management of non-residential HVACR systems and components.Request Free! -
PipeLine and Gas Technology
10 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pmPipeLine and Gas Technology is written exclusively to the business needs of people who... design, engineer, construct, operate, maintain, & manage gas transmission & distribution systems—as well as—pipeline systems for: crude oil; refined products; water; and slurries.Request Free! -
Worship Facilities
5 Nov 2009 | 10:20 amWorship Facilities is the best resource for churches currently involved in or considering a building or renovation project. Each issue brings you the latest design trends, planning strategies, leadership support, how-to-tips and practical advice that will help you effectively plan the growth of your facility and improve the way you communicate your message through technology.Request Free!
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waterproofing contractors
19 Nov 2009 | 8:06 pmwaterproofing contractors The three important aspects for any business must be non-profit, customer satisfaction and quality. In addition, a company should always strive to continued expansion and innovation, where it makes sense, of course. For entrepreneurs, particularly the sealing of the basement, there are many opportunities to expand services. This report shows how the skimmer repair services may launch a series of benefits for your business, including the potential to increase profits and reduce costs without compromising quality. These results will lead the customer satisfaction…
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State of Software
13 Nov 2009 | 1:53 amSharpen your pencils, in fact you may want to sharpen two! Construction firms are doing whatever they can do get their estimates tight. With competition growing in the commercial and residential construction sectors as fewer and fewer projects are receiving financing, all eyes are on the sales and estimating side of the industry. Focusing on the estimating side of the house, the folks over at Software Advice decided to put together their first “Construction Software State of the Industry Report” based on feedback from 6,000 construction software buyers and I have to say it’s… -
Konstructr has Google Wave invites!
12 Nov 2009 | 11:06 amKonstructr has Google Wave invites. So here’s how we are distributing them to Konstructr readers. Answer the following question: Based on what you know, or have read about Google Wave how would use the invite if you were given one? (Bonus points given to those that are able to tie their answer to the construction industry). Post your answer in the comments! First eight folks to respond will be sent an invitation. Looking forward to catching you below. -
Moms and Children Pushing Climate Change Mainstream
9 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amMainstream advertising blog, AdFreak doesn’t cover a climate change ad everyday, but I’m not entirely sure they’ve chosen the best one to highlight. Mothers Against Climate Change isn’t exactly a high profile Fortune 500 company or the EPA, although the spot looks like the organization has raised some decent coin to produce this commercial. Not a bad effort overall, but the tag line at the end leaves a lot to be desired. What do you think? Too over the top including children? What you’d expect from a ‘mother’s’ organization? Click the image to… -
Konstructr Network goes public
30 Oct 2009 | 1:12 pmIn what we feel is some pretty exciting news, our professional network goes public today! If you aren’t a member and you’ve been wondering what’s been going on behind closed doors, you no longer have to wonder. Browse around! Engaging with folks and starting conversations of your own, sharing photos and videos of projects will still require you to sign-up, but there is still no cost to do that. So from the newest of members, Howard Wolff, SVP and Worldwide Director of Marketing at WATG and Timothy Hughes, Construction Trial and Business attorney to some of those who have… -
Incentives & Mandates
16 Oct 2009 | 9:24 amThe growth of the “green” building market is undeniable. To date, the US Green Building Council, the foremost authority on green and sustainable building in the world, has registered over 28,000 building projects around the globe. A vast majority of these registrations have been fostered by the efforts of the network of volunteer advocates throughout the country encouraging legislators and policy makers to incorporate responsible building guidelines as well as financial incentives for high performance building. The US GBC also employs highly capable and well-experienced…
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Moldy Basement? Concrobium eliminates mold safely and easily, without bleach
18 Nov 2009 | 9:28 amConcrobium has been approved by Health Canada as a safe, non-toxic substance with no emissions of volatile organic compounds. It has also been registered with Environmental Protection Agency in the United States. -
Habitat Toronto Launches New Promo Video
12 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pmHabitat for Humanity Toronto branch has just released a new promo for their ReStores video featuring our belived Mag Ruffman, aka. toolGirl, and host and emcee of our upcoming Xmas party for Toronto contractors. -
Soy. It’s not just for tofu anymore — how about insulation, furniture and urinals?
11 Nov 2009 | 9:27 amSoy, a crop that's grown in our own backyard, is being turned into, well, just about everything. From countertops to urinals, soy is not only the food of the future, now it's the building material of the future too. -
Aquascape RainXchange: An Underground Cistern that captures rainwater
5 Nov 2009 | 8:03 amA new-to-Canada underground rainwater collection system is the Aquascape RainXchange. Rainwater from your roof top, or even through permeable patio stones, is filtered and collected underground. A pump works to circulate the water and put it through a water feature above ground. Because the size of the cistern, it can be used for watering garden beds, and lawns if necessary. -
Toronto Hydro’s Festive Light Exchange for 2009
5 Nov 2009 | 6:04 amPull out two of your old incandescent energy sucking light strings, take them to the exchange depot nearest you on the appropriate date and Toronto Hydro will give you a new super energy efficient LED light strand.
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ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Up 3.2%
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Doosan Infracore Portable Power Announces New Dealer
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40% of Transportation Contractors Anticipate Layoffs in 2010
Coalition survey finds that almost 80% of road and transit builders expect construction market decline. -
FMI’s 2010 U.S. Markets Construction Overview
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Thompson Pump V.P. Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc. of Port Orange, Fla., celebrates the 25th employment anniversary of Dale Conway, Vice President of Engineering.
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Telsmith Introduces the Hyrda-Jaw H2550
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Fecon Announces the Bull Hog HDT Rotor System
The improved efficiency of the rotor enables more production for the same horse power. -
Gehl Unveils "Chromed-Out" Skid Loader
The “chromed-out” 7810E skid loader commemorates the company’s 150th anniversary. -
Highway Products Introduces Aluminum Fuel Transfer Tanks
This 100-gallon, L-shaped fuel tank is built with 100% marine-grade aluminum. -
TrunkPump Introduces New Skid Steer Hydraulic Dewatering Attachment
The new HYD-3D provides the same low-maintenance, one-person operation conveniences as other TrunkPump models, with the added benefit of being powered by skid steer remote hydraulics and other hydraulic power sources.
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Area Rugs with a Purpose
20 Nov 2009 | 12:35 pmAre you ready for the coolest rugs you’ve ever seen? These pieces transcend all modes of convention to make a bold, albeit wacky, statement in your living room. Think outside the box with us as we explore area rugs with a purpose. #1 – Slice of the Great Outdoors Inspired by the cross-section of a tree, this rug has been constructed with “highly durable materials.” And who would expect anything less from a “Woody Wood” rug? The outer bark is created by cutting and burning the edges, and the piece is versatile enough for limitless applications. Said creator Yvette Laduk, “My… -
The Wildest Thanksgiving Disaster Stories
20 Nov 2009 | 9:39 amTurkey Tragedies Everyone has a favorite dry turkey story, but breast meat like sawdust won’t separate you from the top-tier turkey terrorists. From the fairly common rookie mistake of leaving the neck bone and giblets in a cooking bird to the rare and potentially burn-inducing deep-fried turkey melt-down, the bird is the word when it comes to major Thanksgiving game-changers. Just ask these poor, misguided souls! #1 – The Stubbornest TurkeyZilla There Ever Was Says Bill McD: Several years ago, we jumped into growing our own food by deciding to raise and then butcher the turkey. My wife… -
Taking in-Home Gardening to a New Level
19 Nov 2009 | 10:16 amI love these little pieces of art called Green Pockets. Artist Maruja Fuentes designed these ingenious interlocking wall planters to be hung in multiples and filled by your own creativity. Fuentes studied environmental design in Puerto Rico, architecture in Washington, D.C., and furniture and textile design in Savannah. Her well-rounded experience and obvious natural talents and imagination imbue her whimsical eco-friendly creations. Made of recycled materials and filled with oxygen-improving plants, Green Pockets are about as green as you can get. Combined with matching flat tiles, the Green… -
London’s Burning! Beautiful Cityscape Fire Screens
18 Nov 2009 | 11:20 amFires inspired these fireshields and their beauty while offering defense from that which ensued. So it went with the Great Fire of London that began one September evening in 1666 in a small bakeshop on Pudding Lane. The fire was finally stopped at the barren spot left by the fire of 1633. The reversal in destiny – fire containing fire – illustrates the providence also in the artwork of these cityscape screens. The fires of London and Rome stirred the beginnings of this design series by BBM. When fire dances behind the laser-cut COR-TEN steel, the scenes from centuries ago are… -
LED Light Bulb Glows for 19 Years
18 Nov 2009 | 10:20 amThe Panasonic EverLed Light Bulb released in Japan Panasonic is revolutionizing lighting as we know it. The electronics company released a 60-watt LED light bulb in Japan to replace the “old faithful” incandescent once and for all. The debuting LED wattage is bright enough for household use, low enough for energy efficiency and able to burn for 19 years if used for 5.5 hours per day. All for the low yearly cost of $3. That’s 40 times longer and 85 percent cheaper annually than a comparable incandescent bulb. Other companies, like Lighting Science, Osram Sylvania and Philips, are working…

