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Wednesday February 28, 2018
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT
The Industry’s Finest, Under One Roof
For the first time ever, WTS Paradigm will open its Annual Conference to an even broader audience within the building products industry. Manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and vendors are all invited to participate in what has historically been a manufacturer-only conference. The event takes place September 24-27 in Madison, Wisconsin. Read More
Mid-Atlantic Millwork Sales Joins the DSI Sales Team
Bremen, IN – DSI is pleased to announce the growth of our independent sales representatives for the DSI Columns product line. Mid-Atlantic Millwork Sales headed by Josh Peizer (President) and Chris Roberson (Vice President) will represent DSI Aluminum and Fiberglass Columns in Maryland, Delaware Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Long Island. Read More
CODES AND STANDARDS
Lack of Code Enforcement Worsens Impact of Maria in Puerto Rico
One of the Window and Door’s member companies contacted them recently “to gain some insight on the lack of building code enforcement in Puerto Rico”, which existed prior to Hurricane Maria but seems even worse now according to the member company. Read More
ICC Releases New Building Safety Podcast
In an effort to raise more awareness about building safety, the ICC released a new podcast Wednesday focusing on building codes and safety. Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS
Permits Grow Across Most States Over 2017
Over the twelve months ending in December 2017, the total number of single-family permits issued nationwide reached 817,319. This is 6.9% ahead of its level over the first twelve months of 2016, 745,525. Read More
GREEN BUILDING
California Will Be First State to Mandate Net Zero New Homes in 2020
California is seeking input on a plan to update its building energy standards to increase energy efficiency, clear the way for clean energy heating and hot water, and, for the first time, require new homes to install rooftop solar panels. Read More
The ABCs of EPDs- Environmental Product Declarations are helping to drive change in green construction
In recent years, building and design professionals have witnessed a significant shift in what is considered a sustainable construction project. Read More
HOUSING INDUSTRY
Case-Shiller Index Up 6.3% in December
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 6.3% annual gain in December, up from 6.1% in the previous month. Read More
Single-family Home Sales Start 2018 Lower
According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, sales of the new single-family homes fell by 7.8 percent over the month of January. Read More
MILLWORK SAFETY
Ensuring the Safety of Temporary and Contacted Workers
There are inherent risks contracted and temporary workers bring to the job. Safety organizations are once again encouraging employers to pay attention to building a workplace for these workers that parallels how they treat their permanent employees. Read More
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
IRS Says Interest on Some Home Equity Loans Still OK Under New Tax Law
Interest paid on home equity loans and second mortgages can still be deducted from taxes under the new tax package if they are used to “buy, build, or substantially improve the taxpayer’s home” that was used to secure the loan, the IRS clarified. Read More
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