Modest Construction Recovery Will Be Supproted By Two More Years Of Cheap Credit
Jim Haughey, RCD Chief Economist The FRB had to do something quickly and dramatically to dampen the downward spiral of confidence and spending, similar to late 2008, that began earlier this year and threatened to become much more serious earlier this month. This was the only option available. Already, it is clear that the expected […]
Read MoreCreatherm Proud to Be Part of The BASF Near-Zero Energy Classrom & Wildlife Habitat
The BASF Near-Zero Energy Classroom and Wildlife Habitat, currently under construction in the city of Rensselaer, New York, is intended to become an international showcase for holistic sustainable development, including best practices in site remediation and high-performance commercial construction. Designed to achieve the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design […]
Read MoreOutlook Positive For Stronger Commercial Construction Heading Into 2012
07/29/2011 by John Clinkard Despite the recent pattern of subpar growth in the United States, persisting uncertainty about the impact of the European sovereign debt crisis on global financial markets and the impact of supply chain disruptions mid way through the year, the outlook for the Canadian economy in general, and for commercial construction in […]
Read MoreNew Outlets for Creatherm
Creatherm is pleased to have the following new locations offering our T45, S45 and U45 Floor Panels: Grand Lakes Builder Supply St. Henry Tile Co. Berne Ready Mix Wayne Builders Supply Richmond Builders Supply Thanks to all locations for their support and we look forward to continued success!
Read MoreSome relief from gloomy U.S. housing news in June and “knock on” effects in Canada
07/19/2011 by Alex Carrick, RCD Chief Economist It may be just a blip in the curve, but U.S. housing starts in June were more upbeat than at any time since January 2011, on a seasonally adjusted and annualized basis, according to the latest government statistics. As set out in a joint press release issued by […]
Read MoreChicago tops the nation in green building projects
Jul. 06, 2011 Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal It makes sense the city dyes its river on St. Paddy’s Day – Chicago is green city. The U.S. Green Building Council recently noted that the Emerald, er, Windy City has the highest number of square feet of LEED-certified green building projects nationally with 71 million square […]
Read MoreGoogle Invests $280 Million to Spur Home Solar
Published: Tuesday, 14 Jun 2011 | 11:00 AM ET By: Associated Press Google is investing $280 million to help private homeowners put solar panels on their rooftops. In what is Google’s [GOOG 505.65 2.70 (+0.54%) ] latest — and largest — investment in clean energy, the money will allow installer SolarCity to offer solar systems […]
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