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Spray Foam Insulation’s Main Problem and the Cure 22 Aug 2013 | 09:53 pm
With the launch of a new website called Insulation Institute the The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), not only aims to educate the industry on the key benefits of fiber gla...
Nothing New in the Mortgage Interest Deduction Debate 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that the home mortgage interest deduction is being scrutinized by Congress in its cost cutting efforts as it is the nation’s second largest tax expenditure, at least by th...
Mini Excavators: There’s Less and Less ‘Mini’ About Them 13 Aug 2013 | 04:34 pm
(Thanks to Hitachi for sponsoring this post!) When it comes to construction equipment, the mini excavator is on a path of continued popularity. Globally, excavators of all kinds are expected to field ...
Tips on Setting Up Jobsite Video Cameras 12 Aug 2013 | 05:43 pm
It’s kind of fascinating to watch the evolution of technology and video surveillance equipment for job sites is no different. They really have become plug-n-play. For anyone who likes to implement the...
The First Molten Salt “Power Tower” Enters Final Construction Phase 7 Aug 2013 | 05:53 pm
Out in one part of Nevada’s desert there’s a forest being planted. But rather than trees, this is a forest of pedestals that will hold mirrors. The mirrors concentrate sunlight on a fixed target in th...
How To Save a Wet Cell Phone 6 Aug 2013 | 05:39 pm
This infographic will be especially helpful for male plumbers because men are 3 times more likely to damage their phones with water, and the bars blink out on 850,000 cell phones each year when they’r...
Five Apps to Make Your Construction Site More Efficient 5 Aug 2013 | 04:46 pm
By Patrick Rafferty In an industry known for hardheaded men and even harder tasks, contractors have begun taking the leap into the 21st century. Smartphones and tablets are quickly changing the way co...
Prescient Takes Light Steel to New Levels and Efficiencies 31 Jul 2013 | 04:54 pm
Structural software and manufacturing startup completes B Street LoHi Building in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood; begins work on second project at University Station. Related Posts: New Elevator Ho...
When They Can, People Choose Less Light At Work 29 Jul 2013 | 05:06 pm
Enlighted’s Technology Increases Employee Comfort and Reduces Lighting Power by 59% at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Let there be less light: When given the option, individuals chose less lig...
Washington State Affordable Housing Initiative Boosts Construction Employment 25 Jul 2013 | 05:28 pm
More than 200 construction workers participated in the redevelopment of 92 affordable senior apartments in three southwest Washington State communities. The senior housing developments are located in ...
