The FHA's two-year pilot program will help homeowners fund energy-efficiency upgrades on their homes. More
A 20% down payment and no debt delinquency for the last two years would be required to reach the mortgage industry's proposed gold standard. More
AIA report says GREEN Act could create or save as many as 140,000 design and construction jobs. More
All the science isn't complete, but government agencies say drywall, electrical components, and fire and carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced in homes with the problem drywall. More
Last week I attended the 33rd annual STAFDA convention and trade show in Atlanta, Georgia. Membership includes distributors, retailers, and manufacturers of light construction tools and related products. This show is always interesting for Tools of the Trade because it is where we find the latest in tools and equipment that relate closely to the trades of our readers. More
Statistics about construction job losses, creating "green economy" jobs, and more More