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Natalie Forster: Editorial Opinion
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U.S. infrastructure grade rises to D+

Piping and plumbing figure into needed improvements.
Bob Miodonski
April 19, 2013
Many students would be happy getting their report cards every four years. Then again, maybe they wouldn’t if they received the across-the-board poor grades given to America’s infrastructure.
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One rainwater standard beats two

ICC and ASPE offer competing proposals for reusing rainwater safely.
Bob Miodonski
March 15, 2013
ICC and ASPE offer competing proposals for reusing rainwater safely.
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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.
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2013’s construction warm spots

Upswings include health care, multifamily, casinos and prisons
Bob Miodonski
January 15, 2013
When industry consultant FMI released its 2013 U.S. Markets Construction Overview just before last November’s election, it was with the idea that Republicans could control both houses of Congress.


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Productivity back on the front burner

Bob Miodonski
December 1, 2012
Owners seek more collaboration with contractors.  
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Imagination and energy

Bob Miodonski
November 1, 2012
Your business does not depend on election results.
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Both parties buy faucets

Bob Miodonski
October 1, 2012
Why risk driving away business from people whose views are different?
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Water quality matters

Bob Miodonski
September 1, 2012
‘People are more attuned to clean water than to clean air.’
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Heat makes a wake-up call

Bob Miodonski
August 1, 2012
High temps, droughts, wildfires and storms change perceptions.
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Making 'green buildings' disappear

Bob Miodonski
July 1, 2012
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