More of the nation’s apartments and condominiums are going green as multifamily builders and developers respond to growing consumer interest in sustainable building practices, according to a recent survey by the NAHB.

Expect Only Short-Term Relief in Fuel Prices, Says EIA

August 22, 2008

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The EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook notes that gasoline and diesel fuel prices are following the trend in crude oil prices, which peaked at $145 per barrel on July 3 before sliding to less than $120 per barrel by early August.

Remodelers Say Homeowners Calling For Energy Efficient Upgrades

July 9, 2008

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As they grapple with skyrocketing energy costs, more homeowners are turning to remodelers for energy-saving solutions, according to the NAHB’s quarterly Remodeling Market Index.

Protect Yourself Against Copper Theft

June 2, 2008

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OneBeacon Insurance Group offers the following tips to contractors and property owners to minimize the risk of copper theft.

April 2, 2008 ― California Introduces Legislation To Require CO Detectors

April 2, 2008

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State Sen. Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) has introduced S.B. 1386, which will require that all homes in California be equipped with a working CO detector by 2010.

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