Three governmental agencies have spearheaded an extensive initiative to promote energy efficiency. More
The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced distribution of more than $67 million in grants to local lead safety programs across the country last October. According to a HUD press release, $59 million of the grant money will be used "to remove lead hazards from approximately 7,000 privately owned homes in 16 states." "We're always looking for good contractors," says Tina Koumoutsos, housing program coordinator for the City of Springfield (Ohio). More
Concrete manuals, a how-to for collecting what you’re owed, curved stairbuilding guide, street map of the U.S. on CD-ROM & more More
The best low-flow toilets, easing the labor shortage with the welfare-to-work program, new shear wall design, the Cadillac of scaffolding systems, support for women in construction More
Contractor develops college construction technology program, new asbestos study confirms health hazards More
Coping with swings in lumber prices, back supports cut injuries, spray foam insulation outperforms fiberglass in extreme cold More
Worker deaths in Denver spawn new approach to safety, new sick building study, structural brick makes a comeback More
Radon codes are law in some areas and soon-to-be law in others. But with or without such laws, buyers and relocation companies are beginning to demand radon-resistant features. More
