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Category Archives: Residential Contractor
The Housing Market and the 2012 Presidential Election
A video by PBS news hour on how the housing market can affect the presidential election, using Florida. Continue reading →
What is Home Performance
This video by the U.S. Department of Energy discusses what home performance housing is and how it can benefit the building industry, general contractors in particular. Continue reading →
Carmel’s first LEED-Platinum home
Carmel, Calif.’s first LEED-certified home features green traits with a modern look. Continue reading →
Preparing for Lucky ‘13
While withstanding the challenging economic news, savvy industry leaders see this as the year to position for opportunities that lie ahead. Continue reading →
Systematically Speaking: Green Domino Effects
Chances are, if you’re not a LEED expert or someone who’s been examining building science or advanced sustainability for several years, you might not give much thought to how green products, manufacturing processes and energy and water supplies can all … Continue reading →
National Home Sales, Builder Confidence Up
New data from the National Association of Homebuilders was released this week showing an upsurge of positivity throughout the housing market. In a recent report by the Los Angeles Times, The National Association of Realtors released a statement crediting December 2011 as the third straight month the … Continue reading →
There Goes the Neighborhood
CBS 60 Minutes reports on a trend in the U.S. housing market that is sweeping the nation as a result of foreclosures and underwater mortgages. Continue reading →
Clean, Green and Radon Free
As we embark on a new year, it’s important to make a commitment to cleaner, greener living, especially inside the home. January is National Radon Action Month and both single family homes and multifamily complexes need to be aware of any amount of … Continue reading →
Innovative Products Give Homebuyers Incentive
With interest and activity in the energy-efficiency of homes these days on the rise, more and more people are paying attention to the influence and benefits of green building on the economy. Both residential and commercially, people want high-performing buildings … Continue reading →
Positive progression presents possible improvement in 2012
A rise in employment, manufacturing production and home building spending indicates that 2012 will be the year of recovery and the economy is gaining momentum. Continue reading →