Roofing NRCA Launches Online Career Center For Roofers The site lists jobs, connects candidates with employers, and has resources including safety webinars, training programs, and specific state-by-state wage information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brick / Masonry / Concrete Researchers Explore Cure for Concrete Cancer Water-based synthetic rubber polymer, fly ash, and silica powder can be added to the concrete mix to neutralize negative chemical reactions.
Electrical New Battery Charger Efficiency Standards Announced The new standards are expected to increasing efficiency by about 10 percent on average and save 500 million kilowatt-hours annually.
Construction Wanted: More Than a Few Good Architects and Engineers The vast majority of architects aren’t trained in the intricacies of efficient construction. Engineers are trained, but most show little or no concern
Multifamily Inward-Focused Design Promotes Social Interaction Focusing a project inward can help residents make important connections with one another
features Luxury Decks Are Growing In Popularity As outdoor living continues to grow in popularity, places for this outdoor living to take place are needed. One such area is the backyard...
features The Plight Of The Tiny House Minimalists are doing for tiny houses what hipsters did for coffee houses and winter hats but, unfortunately, as many people are beginning...
features Mortgage Rates Have Been At Near-Record Lows For A Near-Record Amount Of Time Mortgage rates fell again last week, hitting new lows in 2016 of 3.41 percent. This most recent drop brings the rates even closer to the...
features New Florida Development Looks To Become One Of Country’s Most Sustainable Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered development scheduled to be completed in 2017 is being built in southwest Florida on 17,000 acres of land....
features The Master Bathroom Has Become The New Statement Room The bathroom is often referred to as the throne room in jest, but it seems as though behind every joke is some truth, as more and more...