Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (December 19, 2008) — With the launch of CertainTeed Corporation’s redesigned website (www.certainteed.com) building professionals are only a click away from a vast array of product information, technical resources and continuing education programs, as well as new tools to drive new business leads. With customized portals for architects, builders, contractors and distributors, the […]

On November 28, 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule under the Clean Water Act entitled “Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Point Source Category.” The proposed non-numeric effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) would require contractors, developers, and others conducting land-disturbing activities to implement specific minimum best management practices (BMPs) […]

New Haven, Connecticut (September 19, 2008) — The Bilco Company, a manufacturer of basement access and improvement products, has announced the availability of its 2008 Residential Products Catalog. The catalog, which includes information on the company’s complete line of the IRC 2006 code-compliant basement products, is available free of charge by calling (800) 854-9724 or e-mailing […]

Mt. Vernon, Iowa (August 18, 2008) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – an influential organization within the construction industry that serves as an informational and networking tool for its members and carries out a multitude of educational and promotional efforts for the advancement of concrete foundation technology – has announced the call for entries for […]

Mt. Vernon, Iowa (August 18, 2008) — The Concrete Foundation Association (CFA) –  an organization dedicated to improving the quality and acceptance of cast-in-place concrete foundations – recently presented its 2008 Contractor of the Year Award to Rich and Patty Kubica of K-Wall Poured Walls of Traverse City, Michigan & Asheville, North Carolina. A member of […]

Mt. Vernon, Iowa (August 15, 2008) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – a North American association dedicated to improving the quality and acceptance of cast-in-place concrete foundations – has announced the newest terms for its Board of Directors as well as a new President to direct its next two-year period. During the CFA Annual Convention, […]