Archive for February, 2010
Rehabers: Be Informed about New EPA Rule
If you are planning on rehabbing or remodeling a home built before 1978 then you need to be aware of a new rule from the EPA that goes into effect on April 22, 2010. If your scope of work requires you to disturb any of the interior or exterior paint of a home, school or [...]
Solar Shingles: Available Soon
Until now, solar energy’s two challenges have been cost and acceptance. Dow is working to change all that. Dow has been developing Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) building materials that enable solar energy cells to be incorporated directly into the design of commercial and residential building materials such as roofing systems, exterior sidings, fascias and [...]
Austin Construction Activity to Climb 30%
As reported today in the Austin Business journal:
Texas’ construction activity is expected to improve this year with Austin fairing the best, according to a McGraw-Hill Construction report Thursday.
The 2010 Texas Construction Outlook shows construction starts value increasing 16 percent this year to $52.5 billion statewide. Austin is expected to experience the largest growth, rising [...]