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All rights reserved.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:07:12 GMTWed, 25 Nov 2009 07:07:12 GMT608831http://www.zibb.com/construction/interstitial/newsblogs/Construction_Residential+Construction http://www.zibb.com/images/en/g_zibb_logo_beta.gif http://blog.designpublic.com/2009/11/25/this-is-just-awesome-spiral-staircase-slide/Welcome to Design Public your source for Modern Furniture & Fresh New Design Online, including modern bedding, modern baby products from dwell, area, blu dot, fatboy, and morehttp://blog.designpublic.com/2009/11/25/this-is-just-awesome-spiral-staircase-slide/Construction/Residential ConstructionWed, 25 Nov 2009 07:07:12 GMThttp://www.infolink.com.au/c/Planet-Green-Insulation/Planet-Green-Insulation-recommend-roof-vacuuming-before-considering-home-insulation-n870859Beforeconsidering home insulationwithPlanet Green Insulation, the company recommendtaking some time to explore what is alreadypresent in the dark corners of roof cavities and how it willaffect the health of the home ...http://www.infolink.com.au/c/Planet-Green-Insulation/Planet-Green-Insulation-recommend-roof-vacuuming-before-considering-home-insulation-n870859Construction/Residential ConstructionWed, 25 Nov 2009 03:08:19 GMThttp://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09329/1016227-84.stm?cmpid=news.xmlSen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., looks through a window of a housing unit in Prospect Terrace in East Pittsburgh, which was awarded $4.4 million in federal stimulus funds for renovations.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09329/1016227-84.stm?cmpid=news.xmlConstruction/Residential ConstructionWed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.prlog.org/10426796-lennars-tis-the-season-to-give-holiday-food-drive-for-second-harvest-food-bank-of-metrolina.htmlLennar's “Tis The Season To Give” Holiday Food Drive For Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. This Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 - Area Residents Can Bring Items To Two Of The Homebuilder’s Communitieshttp://www.prlog.org/10426796-lennars-tis-the-season-to-give-holiday-food-drive-for-second-harvest-food-bank-of-metrolina.htmlConstruction/Residential ConstructionTue, 24 Nov 2009 22:49:56 GMThttp://www.greenbuildingsnyc.com/blog/david/buffalo-sun-city-part-two-hydro-powered-solar-silicon-factory-re-opens-in-niagara-fallsThe tentative greening of Greater Buffalo was a favorite subject of mine in my early days at gbNYC, mostly because I'm a sucker for underdogs and any good news -- be it about the ultra-moribund Buffalo Bills or an <ahttp://www.greenbuildingsnyc.com/blog/david/buffalo-sun-city-part-two-hydro-powered-solar-silicon-factory-re-opens-in-niagara-fallsConstruction/Residential ConstructionTue, 24 Nov 2009 22:02:38 GMThttp://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/code-green/mass-walls-increase-insulation-valueSubtitle: New provisions in the IRC and IECC are making houses greener Images: Code Green 9 Steps to A Greener Code New homes built using the 2009 International Residential Code (IRCInternational Residential Code. The one- andhttp://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/code-green/mass-walls-increase-insulation-valueConstruction/Residential ConstructionTue, 24 Nov 2009 21:01:21 GMThttp://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/the-green-cure/the-green-cure-making-your-bedroom-a-sanctuary-102494?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fre-nest+%28Re-Nest%29So many of the bedroom photos I'm drawn to have one of these vintage arc lamps on the side table! I'm taking note. Via Design*Sponge Cure Clock: 2 weeks to go! Assignment: Read Week Sehttp://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/the-green-cure/the-green-cure-making-your-bedroom-a-sanctuary-102494?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fre-nest+%28Re-Nest%29Construction/Residential ConstructionTue, 24 Nov 2009 17:55:11 GMThttp://www.building.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=284&storycode=3153870&c=1Engineering consultant says 'further downturn' in order book will force it to reduce workforce...http://www.building.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=284&storycode=3153870&c=1Construction/Residential ConstructionTue, 24 Nov 2009 14:54:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3246724.htmPR: Discover the best in green home materials and connect with certified green professionals all in one place. GreenHomeImprovement.com showcases the latest in green ideas and lets you in on the conversation. Oakland, CA (PRWEB) November 24, 2009 -- New Community forhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3246724.htmConstruction/Residential ConstructionTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:20:04 GMThttp://www.achrnews.com/Articles/Breaking_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000704576Air Conditioning, Heating Refrigeration NEWS site has up to date weekly information that covers all aspects of the ACHR and HVAC industry.http://www.achrnews.com/Articles/Breaking_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000704576Construction/Residential ConstructionTue, 24 Nov 2009 05:31:26 GMThttp://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Project-EverGreen-announces-contest-winners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643703?ref=25Five music enthusiasts are now proud iPod shuffle owners thanks to Project EverGreen's GIE+EXPO contest, the "Name That Tune Tour."http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Project-EverGreen-announces-contest-winners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643703?ref=25Construction/Residential ConstructionTue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.constructingexcellence.org.uk/news/article.jsp?id=10926The Department for Business Innovation and Skills, together with the Office of Government Commerce, is today announcing that Paul Morrell OBE will be appointed to the new role of Government Chief Adviser on Construction.http://www.constructingexcellence.org.uk/news/article.jsp?id=10926Construction/Residential ConstructionTue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.reedconstructiondata.com/jim-haughey/post/tax-credit-boosts-october-existing-home-sales-10/?nid=4268Several other factors contributed to the sales gains in recent months. Antidotal reports suggest a pickup in condo sales. Some developers have held auctions to cut their inventory and raise cash.http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/jim-haughey/post/tax-credit-boosts-october-existing-home-sales-10/?nid=4268Construction/Residential ConstructionMon, 23 Nov 2009 22:27:00 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/biogas-direct-to-the-consumer.php?campaign=th_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+treehuggersite+%28Treehugger%29Image credit: Ecotricity UK residents have long been able to choose green electricity for their homes. But what about the millions of homes that heat and cook with natural gas? With half of the country's natural gas supplies cominghttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/biogas-direct-to-the-consumer.php?campaign=th_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+treehuggersite+%28Treehugger%29Construction/Residential ConstructionMon, 23 Nov 2009 15:46:35 GMThttp://www.buildinggreentv.com/keywords/hemp/9825Please follow my blog about a groundbreaking project I am working in Asheville,NC. pushhouse.blogspot.comWe are installing Hemcrete( hemp and lime) as our exterior walls as we speak and should be finished at the end of the week. A local newspaper just did a very nice story on the projecthttp://www.buildinggreentv.com/keywords/hemp/9825Construction/Residential ConstructionMon, 23 Nov 2009 14:07:21 GMThttp://www.builderandengineer.co.uk/news/general/upp-signs-115m-university-of-nottingham-student-housing-deal-4718.htmlThe agreement will see UPP extend its long-term partnership with the University at its Broadgate Park campus by an additional 10 years for a revised concession period of 45 years. As part of the deal UPP has committed to investing in and refurbishing 850 rooms.http://www.builderandengineer.co.uk/news/general/upp-signs-115m-university-of-nottingham-student-housing-deal-4718.htmlConstruction/Residential ConstructionMon, 23 Nov 2009 10:02:51 GMThttp://buildingctgreen.com/AuggieVGreenBlog/?p=1079It is estimated that 20 million plastic baggies are being thrown away each week in U.S. schools and thats just schools.  I know I have used and discarded my fare share over the years. Last week I stumbled onto ReSnackIt.com™, a new green business in Avon, Connecticut that is not very highhttp://buildingctgreen.com/AuggieVGreenBlog/?p=1079Construction/Residential ConstructionMon, 23 Nov 2009 06:21:51 GMThttp://www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net/news/news.asp?id=6494&title=New+homes+to+be+built+without+central+heatingA new housing project in Northern Ireland will be homes that are so energy efficient they will have no need for central heati...http://www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net/news/news.asp?id=6494&title=New+homes+to+be+built+without+central+heatingConstruction/Residential ConstructionMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction_news.asp?newsid=103076Orkney Housing Association Chief Executive Sally Inkster commented: "We are very happy to welcome the First Minister to Orkney and to have this opportunity to show him how Orkney Housing Association is using Scottish government funding to provide much needed housing in the isles.http://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction_news.asp?newsid=103076Construction/Residential ConstructionMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.build.co.uk/construction_news.asp?newsid=103118Tipper Electrocution Tragedy Probed - It emerged over the weekend that two workmen died after a tipper truck they were working in touched an overhead power cable.http://www.build.co.uk/construction_news.asp?newsid=103118Construction/Residential ConstructionMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/DR-Horton-sees-26-perecent-apf-132400841.html?x=0Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc., saw new home orders spike 26 percent from a year ago in the latest quarter as buyers raced to close deals andhttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/DR-Horton-sees-26-perecent-apf-132400841.html?x=0Construction/Residential ConstructionFri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:10 GMThttp://seekingalpha.com/article/174570-d-r-horton-inc-f4q09-qtr-end-09-30-09-earnings-call-transcript?source=yahooWelcome everyone to the D.R. Horton America's Builder 2009 fiscal year end conference call. (Operator Instructions) Mr. Don Tomnitz, you may begin your conference. Don Tomnitz Thank you and good morning.http://seekingalpha.com/article/174570-d-r-horton-inc-f4q09-qtr-end-09-30-09-earnings-call-transcript?source=yahooConstruction/Residential ConstructionFri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:08 GMThttp://www.housingzone.com/article/CA6708289.html?rssid=198Texas Association of Builders has named Jenkins Custom Homes as the 2009 Custom Home Builder of the Year for Texashttp://www.housingzone.com/article/CA6708289.html?rssid=198Construction/Residential ConstructionFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:00 GMThttp://www.facilitiesnet.com/energyefficiency/article/AudioVideo-Equipment-Can-Now-Earn-the-Energy-Star--11339November 2009 news brief for facility professionals from the editors of Building Operating Management and Maintenance Solutions magazines.http://www.facilitiesnet.com/energyefficiency/article/AudioVideo-Equipment-Can-Now-Earn-the-Energy-Star--11339Construction/Residential ConstructionThu, 19 Nov 2009 19:30:13 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com/id/34038967/site/14081545?__source=yahoo%7Cheadline%7Cquote%7Ctext%7C&par=yahooWhile you may think the economy is improving a bit -- and that government assistance has had an impact -- the foreclosure crisis is not.http://www.cnbc.com/id/34038967/site/14081545?__source=yahoo%7Cheadline%7Cquote%7Ctext%7C&par=yahooConstruction/Residential ConstructionThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:14:26 GMT