The
thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn
hazard to the consumer. Honeywell has received 16 reports of thermostats
melting, but there have been no reports of injuries.
“While the RMI indicates that the home
remodeling market softened somewhat in the second quarter, this is still the
second highest RMI we’ve been able to report since the third quarter of 2007,”
said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe.
Delmar produces a comprehensive range of
training resources for all levels of professional experience, including
construction managers, construction workers, engineers, architects,
contractors, do-it-yourselfers, students and instructors.
Construction spending totaled $772 billion at a
seasonally adjusted annual rate in June, up 0.2 percent from the rate in May
but down 4.7 percent from June 2010, the Census Bureau reported Aug. 1.
For the first time, in an effort to expand the
excitement generated by the competition and encourage participation from new
communities, the DOE is inviting venues across the nation to compete for
the opportunity to host this award-winning event.