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Rising From the Ashes of 9/11

By Claire SwedbergUnder (Your Business)

Ten years have passed since the devastating terrorist attacks of Sept.

Five That Thrive: ARRA Projects

By Susan M. CaseyUnder (Your Business)

Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), signed on Feb.

Holy Texting Refrigerators, Batman!

By Chuck RossUnder (Residential)

Warwick Stirling hopes for a more meaningful relationship with his refrigerator.

The Winning Proposition

By Jeff GavinUnder (Your Business)

There was a time when general contractors (GCs) had more projects than teams to work them.

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The Winning Proposition

(Your Business)

By

Jeff Gavin

September 2011

There was a time when general contractors (GCs) had more projects than teams to work them. Homeowners were buying. READ MORE

HUD and Fannie Mae to Help Finance Energy Savings Improvements for Affordable Rental Housing

(Miscellaneous)

By

Rick Laezman

September 2011

In the ambitious task of retrofitting existing structures with the latest energy-saving technologies, one critical area is the nation’s aging stock of affordable housing. READ MORE

Mini Bar Exam

(Your Business)

By

September 2011

Let’s test what you have learned from my articles. The following questions can be answered by recalling the most important points and applying them to different scenarios. READ MORE

The Post-Bid Interview

(Your Business)

By

Stan Shook

September 2011

Congratulations! Your client just called to inform you that you are one of the low bidders, and they would like you to come in for an interview. READ MORE

Midwestern and Eastern Utilities Keep up With Record Temperatures and Demand

(Systems)

By

Timothy Johnson

September 2011

In late July, utilities across the country issued notices to their customers, pleading with them to minimize energy use during the projected heat wave—a prolonged period in w READ MORE