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TAMPA ROAD BUILDER’S WIFE SENTENCED TO JAIL FOR 1 YEAR AND A DAY
Joanne K. Cone was sentenced today by the Honorable United States District Judge Susan C. Bucklew to imprisonment for a term of 1 year and 1 day for conspiring to commit
May 2008 Construction at $1,085 Billion Annual Rate
The U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced today that construction spending during May 2008
Four of the nation's largest home builders settle storm water violations
Four of the nation's largest home builders, including Pulte Homes in Bloomfield, Mich., have agreed to pay civil penalties totaling $4.3 million to resolve alleged
Confidence In Rental Market Weakens
Confidence In Rental Market Weakens
Home Building Designing for Life
Some homebuilders are gradually adding universal design elements into their homes
Bush Administration Announces Record $1.5 Billion to Support Homeless Programs Nationwide
Nearly 6,000 housing and service programs to benefit from Continuum of Care grants
Buildings Department Releases Monthly Build Report
Buildings Commissioner Patricia J. Lancaster, FAIA, today announced that the Buildings Department Bronx
Statement by HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson on New Orleans City Council’s Support for Redevelopment of Public Housing
Statement by HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson on New Orleans City Council’s Support for Redevelopment of Public Housing
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA forms partnership to protect construction employees at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA forms partnership to protect construction employees at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
HUD Awards Nearly $60 Million to Help Individuals Find Jobs
Funding to make families employable, self-sufficient
Vivot Construction Corp. and UVICELL join to enhance safety and health for employees on Frenchman's Cove project
Eliminating hazards and achieving a high level of workplace safety for the approximately 200 employees working on the Frenchman's Cove construction project on St. Thomas
OSHA forms safety and health alliance with Wisconsin Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association
Reducing electrical and other work site hazards, developing stronger training programs, and enhancing safety and health for electricians throughout Wisconsin are the goal
Mayor Bloomberg Unveils the New Museum for Contemporary Art in Lower Manhattan
New facility is the first art museum to be built in Lower Manhattan
HUD Announces $143 Million In Grants to Protect Children from Dangerous Lead and Other Home Health and Safety Hazards
HUD grants to support 65 local programs in 23 states across the country
For Home Builders, Tough Times Still Ahead
For Home Builders, Tough Times Still Ahead
Governor Carcieri Kicks Off Construction Project for New Rhode Island Training School
Governor Carcieri Kicks Off Construction Project for New Rhode Island Training School
New Rule Heats Up Sidewalk Cafes to Extend City's Outdoor Dining Season
Jonathan Mintz today announced a new Rule allowing restaurants to install approved portable natural gas heaters in licensed sidewalk cafés
HUD Announces $143 Million in Grants to Protect Children from Dangerous Lead and Other Home Health and Safety Hazards
HUD grants to support 65 local programs in 23 states across the country
Replacing a Deck or Pier Over Water
Avoid Chemically Treated Wood and Get a Shoreline Exemption
Raleigh Commits to LED Lighting
Raleigh North Carolina aims to become a LED City through a wide deployment over the next 18 months.
HUD Rolls Out Green Initiative for Some Properties
Section will pilot to reduce consumption of resources and lower utility costs and improve indoor air quality.
Charges Filed Against St Louis County Home Repair Salesman
Ciralsky is charged with three counts of unlawful merchandising practices in connection with his business.
King County Helps Commercial Building Projects Go Green
Applications now available for grants.
Board Goes Undercover to Sting Phony Contractors
Operation illustrates dangers to consumers who hire contractors who arent licensed.
Plan To Increase Energy Efficiency
Announcement marks the start of a coordinated effort to require states and municipalities to update their residential and commercial building codes.
Building, Plumbing, Electrical Inspections Now Online
Contractors and homeowners have two new timesaving options to schedule building, plumbing and electrical inspections for construction work in Baltimore County.
State Offers Tips on Home Improvements
The state Office of Housing Buildings and Construction urges Kentuckians to be wary when hiring contractors.
New Law for Remodeling Homes with Swimming Pools
New regulation requires all home remodel jobs include installation of pool safety device.
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Forms Partnership
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has formed a safety and health partnership with the Home Builders Association.
Turn In That Old AC And Be Cool This Summer
New Yorkers in the market for a new room air conditioner can dispose of their old one
Home Improvement Contractors Qualifications
Before you contact a contractor or an architect, you have to know what you want done to your house
Pollutants In Your Home
People who are inside a great deal may be at greater risk of developing health problems
Drowning Deaths
Reminding parents and caregivers to take critical steps that will help protect children from drowning hazards
Massachusetts Building Code
A building code is a collection of requirements
Get New Roof For Elderly Woman In New Hampshire
Not only got a new roof, but also has a more energy-efficient home with added safety features
Nevada Designed For Todays Family
The home is designed to cut its energy use with efficiency
Washington Green Project Rethink Remodel
Make sure your roof needs replacing, rather than less costly repair or maintenance
Maryland Roofing Underlayment And Flashing
Acting as a second line of defense against moisture damage roofing underlaymentprevents
Chicago Remodeling For Lead Paint
Have qualified professionals do the work
In Indiana South Bend Home Improvement
This program provides either a grant or a loan grant combination to make needed repairs.
St Louis County Building Permits
Replacing plumbing fixtures, without changing any piping, does not require a permit. New electrical installations require a licensed electrician to obtain an electrical p
Design Healthy Home Living
Most public health efforts take a categoric approach to health and safety hazards in the home
Copyright Patent Office Building Plans
The plans include a concept design proposal for the courtyard landscape. Staff at the Smithsonian Institution has worked with NCPC planners since June to rework its
Green Building Architecture Challenge
Outstanding entries in each category will be recognized and publicized, and top student designs will receive cash awards. All winners will be honored at the West Coast Gr
Fairfax Senior High School Being Rebuilt and Remodeled
Architect Bill Brown of BeeryRio Architecture Design says throughout this school year crews will focus on the new two-story entrance of the school.
Builders Glean Latest Trends From Experts At International Builders Show
While kitchens have long been the hub of the house their importance has grown even more as families lives get busier
Homeowners Prefer Neighborhoods with Greater Accessibility to Transportation
High equity levels keep home improvement activity healthy despite continued easing of residential construction market
Top Remodeling Tips For Maximizing Return On Investment
Money spent on a beautiful kitchen is wasted when other rooms have cracked drywall and 1970s shag carpeting
Panelized Construction Revolutionizes Custom Home Building
Panelized construction provides a cost effective and resource efficient alternative to traditional home construction methods
Windows Can Save Energy
Windows can account for 10 to 25 percent of your heating bill
Exterior Door Selection and Installation
When selecting doors for energy efficiency, it's important to first consider their energy performance ratings
Decks Requirements From Fema
If a deck is structurally attached to a V-zone building, the bottom of the lowest horizontal member of the deck must be
Effectiveness Of An Insulated
Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value
Advanced House Framing Techniques
Advanced framing techniques create a structurally sound home with lower material and labor costs than a conventionally framed house
The Importance Of Home Modification And Repair
Can make it easier and safer to carry out activities such as bathing, cooking, and climbing stairs
New Residential Construction In July 2006
Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of
Building America Supports ABC Extreme Makeover Home Edition
A blended family in need was all the inspiration it took for over 800 volunteers to come together recently and construct a new home from the ground up in four days
Home Fire Sprinkler System
Fires in residences have taken a high toll of life and property
Construction And Building Inspector Types
Before construction begins, plan examiners determine whether the plans for the building or other structure comply with building code regulations and whether they are
Energy Star Kitchen Planning Remodeling Guide
To save money and energy year after year when remodeling your kitchen
Fact Sheet For Hiring Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor
Do not sign a certificate of completion or make your final payment until you are sure that everything in the contract is done.
Michigan Home Builder Association Signs Alliance
Alliances enable organizations committed to workplace safety and health to collaborate with MIOSHA to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses
New York Building Code In Plumbing
This Local Law will not take effect until July 1, 2007
OSHA Joins Associated Builders And Contractors To Protect Construction Workers
Efforts to improve the health and safety of workers through cooperative relationships with trade associations, labor organizations and employers
Protect Your Home Hire Only Licensed Contractors
help you make smart choices and help you avoid being victimized by an unlicensed contracotr
HUD's Youthbuild Program Delivers $54 Million For Skills and Leadership Training
HUD's Youthbuild Program Delivers $54 Million
Berkeley Lab Will Develop Energy-Efficient Building Operation
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) are teaming with educators at the Peralta Community College District in
Building America Project Renovates Dilapidated New Jersey House
William Asdal, CGR, worked through a Building America research project conducted by the NAHB Research Center (NAHBRC), to rehabilitate an 1860s New Jersey property (which
EPA and American Institute of Architects Collaborate
Regional representatives from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today joined forces to sign a Memoran
Pennsylvania Helps Lead the Nation in Energy Efficiency
Across the U.S., more than 2,500 office buildings, schools, hospitals, and public buildings, representing 482 million square feet, earned EPA’s ENERGY STAR for superior e
Residential Energy Code Workshops
The on-going progressive residential energy code training currently in place in Texas as part of the education and outreach effort of the energy codes and standards progr
Shutters and Opening Protection
Protecting the glass in windows and doors can act to keep hurricane force winds from entering the house. If allowed to enter a home, these winds will threaten life safety
Building America Team Supports Extream Home Makeover
800 volunteers to come together recently and construct a new home from the ground up in four days for the hit ABC-TV show
New Built Home Warranty
Many home warranties are backed by the builder
Insulating Your Old Home
If you are removing the plasterboard from exterior walls or adding new walls, you should consider using rigid board insulation
Hud And Building Industry Showcase Hurricane Proof Homes
HUD's new construction standards for manufactured housing are creating better and safer homes
Federal Energy Tax Credit To Home Builders In 2005
The Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance regarding the energy efficient homes credit available under the Energy Policy Act of 2005
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