The second edition of Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction is available from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Moratoria on construction had been a local planner’s tool of last resort, imposed only when left with no other options to halt a project or group of projects.
When we look at the cost of constructing a home today — land/lot costs, labor, permits, SG&A expenses, etc. — the biggest piece of the pie is building products.
California builder Keith Christopherson wanted to close the gap between his company’s strategic plan and the actual outcome, so he met with a management consultant two years ago to identify areas needing improvement.
Caliwel, an anti-microbial surface coating, has been tested to be 99.9% effective at killing and preventing the growth of more than 20 microbes, including mold and mildew.
Employees at all levels of companies often disclose issues and perceptions to me without worrying about politics and retribution. This gives me an accurate view of the corporate world.