HUD

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Power Full: The Power Saver Loan Makes Its Debut

The FHA's two-year pilot program will help homeowners fund energy-efficiency upgrades on their homes. More

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Proposed Definition of Qualified Residential Mortgage Sets a High Standard

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

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NAHB, CPSC Issue Guidelines on Chinese Drywall Abatement
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For HUD, Tough Choices in 2012
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House Committee Approves Green Building Bill

AIA report says GREEN Act could create or save as many as 140,000 design and construction jobs. More

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Feds: Rip Out Problem Chinese Drywall

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

TOOLS of the TRADEshow-STAFDA 2009 Edition

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

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Eye Protection

Expert Brindley Byrd answers a question about worker eye protection. More

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Timely Statistics That Relate to the Economic Stimulus Package

Statistics about construction job losses, creating "green economy" jobs, and more More

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