Iowa

Posted on January 31, 2020

By Vincent Salandro

The U.S. Department of Labor ordered E&J Electric to pay $126,420 in back wages to... More

Tags: Construction, Policy and Regulation, U.S Department of Labor, Regulations, Overtime Pay

Posted on May 24, 2019

Tags: Carpet, Flooring, Iowa, Home Remodeling and Improvement, Remodeling

Posted on May 16, 2019

Tags: Contractors, Iowa, Legislation, Legal Issues

Posted on April 02, 2019

Tags: Contractors, Iowa, Legislation, Legal Issues

Posted on February 07, 2019

Tags: Contractors, Codes and Standards, Iowa, Legislation, Legal Issues

Posted on February 04, 2019

Tags: Contractors, Regulations, Iowa, Home Remodeling and Improvement, Legislation

Posted on March 20, 2018

By Craig Webb

Bring back the opt-out provision, go after scofflaws, and reduce recordkeeping... More

Tags: Windows, Lumberyards, Environmental Protection Agency, Congress, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Posted on December 12, 2014

Synthetic Stucco Without Failures

By Mark Parlee

To avoid a lawsuit, build a drainable assembly. More

Tags: Insulation Materials, Sheathing and Shear Panel, Exterior Finishes, Best Practices, Drainage

Three Scary Table Saws

By David Frane

A tool company lawyer’s nightmare: crank-start gasoline engines, exposed belts and... More

Tags: Coring and Cutting, Tools and Equipment, Sanding and Grinding Tools, Saws, Hydraulics

Stone Paver Deck

By Mark Parlee

Manufactured stone pavers are a durable, cost-effective alternative to wood and... More

Tags: Fein, Decks, Professional Deck Builder, Cleaning, De-Icing and Anti-Icing