HVAC New Residential AC Efficiency Levels could save consumers $38 billion Around 60 percent of U.S. households have a central cooling system, and most new homes are built with central air conditioning, so a change in standards would have widespread effects.
Human Resources The Toughest Job in Home Building Is ... When trying to determine which job in home building is the toughest, the list of contenders is long and hotly contested
Energy Efficiency Study: Electric Water Heaters Underutilized NRDC reports that advanced water heaters could save consumers up to $200 annually and could cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50 percent.
Human Resources NAHB: Let Small Businesses Help Employees With Health Care Costs The NAHB is actively working to enact Health Reimbursement Arrangement legislation for small businesses
Products Mantis Deck Clip System | SENCO The Mantis Deck Clip System is now being offered by SENCO. It includes starter and finish clips that come in three custom varieties to work...
Products Horizon Symmetry Collection | Fiberon Fiberon‘s Horizon Symmetry Collection of composite decking features three new colors: Burnt Umber (shown), Warm Sienna, and Cinnabar. A low...
Products Deck-Drive DCU Composite Screws | Simpson Strong-Tie Two stainless-steel versions of composite screws are being added to Simpson Strong-Tie’s Deck-Drive DCU Composite screw product line to...
Products DesignRail LED Post Accent Light | Feeney Feeney is introducing the LED Post Accent Light for its DesignRail railing system. The 24-volt light attaches to the railing’s post face,...
Products Vault Composite Decking | Deckorators Deckorators’ Vault composite decking looks like wood but, the company says, is stronger and more stable than anything on the wood...
Plumbing Fixtures + Fittings The Irreplaceable Resource Appliances that conserve make it easier than ever to build water-sensible homes