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'Healthy outlook' for nonresidential construction in 2015

The sun seems to be coming up for the nonresidential construction industry

Kelly Faloon

February 18, 2015

The sun seems to be coming up for the nonresidential construction industry.

Residential Construction and Remodeling Expo debuts 2014

NürnbergMesse North America will launch the Residential Construction and Remodeling Expo, Oct. 7-9, 2014, in Atlanta

September 20, 2013

NürnbergMesse North America will launch the Residential Construction and Remodeling Expo, Oct. 7-9, 2014, in Atlanta

NürnbergMesse North America introduces the Residential Construction and Remodeling Expo

The Residential Construction and Remodeling Expo will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta in October 2014.

August 14, 2013

The Residential Construction and Remodeling Expo will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta in October 2014.

Growing labor shortages impede housing and economic recovery

Meanwhile, a lack of buildable lots and increased costs for materials and labor are also contributing to the problem.

March 27, 2013

Growing labor shortages in all facets of the residential construction sector are impeding the housing and economic recovery, according to a new survey conducted by the NAHB.

A ‘Golden Age of Multifamily Housing’

Demand for materials and labor will increase construction costs.

Bob Miodonski

February 13, 2013

Multifamily housing will remain a bright spot in residential construction this year and provide solid business opportunities for plumbing and heating contractors. In fact, one large developer foresees a “golden age of multifamily housing” in 2013 and 2014.

Construction hits three-year highs as jobs climb in January; spending rises in December

Ken Simonson

February 7, 2013

Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 157,000, seasonally adjusted, in January and 2,016,000 (1.5%) since January 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Feb. 1.

NAHB unveils updated National Green Building Standard

January 30, 2013

The National Association of Home Builders introduced its new edition of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard at the 2013 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.

Eco-friendly tankless water heater

January 15, 2013

The Energy Star-rated NRC98, the newest addition to the Noritz ecoTOUGH Series of gas-fired residential condensing tankless water heaters, has an Energy Factor of 0.93

Clog detector

January 15, 2013

The CleanAlert FILTERSCAN air filter clog detector monitors differential pressure in an HVAC system and provides visual, audible and remote alerts when a filter needs servicing

Looking into the future

2013 construction industry apprehensive as Obama II beckons

Morris Beschloss

January 15, 2013

With the second Obama presidency secured for four more years, the construction industry, specifically the depressed housing sector, is taking a wait-and-watch attitude before projecting definitive commitments for 2013 growth potential.