A strong economy is always good for business, and one of the top industries benefiting from this upward trend is construction. Quick to regain momentum after the economic crash of 2008, the demand for development continues to climb steadily. While this is good news, [...]
Leaky pipes can be more than a little scary; they have the potential to wreak havoc on your home and result in expensive repairs. Damage behind walls and under floors are one of a homeowner’s worst nightmares, and ignoring even a small leak can be a costly mistake. R [...]
In recent years, construction has evolved into an environmentally conscious process. More than ever, architects and builders are seeking ways to protect the air, water, and earth with the materials they source and the methods they use to construct new projects and re [...]
We use more water in just one room of our home than we may realize. Toilets alone are estimated to use nearly 30 percent of our indoor water usage. How often do we let the water run from our bathroom faucet, wasting valuable drinking water? Read on to see all the way [...]
Saving time on a construction project is a key component of profitability and can make all the difference in customer satisfaction. For contractors, one of the most efficient ways to save time and money is to use easy-to-install products like the latest in quick conn [...]
2018 was a mixed bag when it came to construction. We finally saw a slow climb in the housing market due to millennial homeownership, which was quickly contrasted by newly imposed trade tariffs and an ongoing skilled labor shortage. In 2019, the labor shortage remain [...]
Ongoing workforce shortages are showing no signs of slowing down -- especially when it comes to commercial construction. Over the next three years, these skilled labor shortages are expected to have a significant impact on commercial construction businesses. Accordin [...]
Olympia's latest widespread lavatory faucet was featured in Kitchen & Bath Business' Summer 2018 "What's Hot in Sink & Faucets" list: Download the spec sheet here [...]
The recently-enacted tariffs on steel and aluminum have raised the price of these imports, and builders and contractors are feeling the impact. The 25% tariff on steel imports and the 10% tariff on aluminum imports have rattled the construction industry, which relies [...]
Recently featured in Building Design & Construction’s list of noteworthy multifamily projects for summer 2018, the first building in the Domino Sugar Factory redevelopment on Brooklyn’s waterfront is now open. This 16-story, 522 unit building designed by SHoP Arc [...]
