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 [...]
Our pull-down kitchen faucets are about to get even better thanks to Pioneer’s new Quick Connect adapters. This quick connect technology is here to make your job easier. By simply inserting the spray head hose into the end of the quick connect adapter on the outlet h [...]
Metal roofs aren’t just for commercial construction anymore. As homeowners’ demand for low-maintenance, durable roofing options grows, metal roofs have become an appealing alternative for residential projects. In fact, 14% of the residential market was comprised of m [...]
A new advertising campaign prompted by the Associated General Contractors of America urges drivers who consistently pass through highway construction zones to slow down and stay alert -- for the workers’ safety and their own. A recent study conducted by the AGC found [...]
Using the Yellowpages to find a plumber has become a slightly outdated method of finding a contractor for hire -- but with Facebook Marketplace’s new home services feature, homeowners can instantly and easily browse for plumbing contractors in their area. Facebook’s [...]
Between local standards, nationwide standards, and third-party testing requirements, there's a lot to keep track of when it comes to the various types of low-lead certifications. Here's a quick cheat sheet to help explain the differences between common drinking water [...]
Understanding various faucet certifications and plumbing codes is crucial when it comes to picking out the right products for your next project. Download our Understanding Certifications guide to learn more about plumbing regulations and certifications. Read here [...]
Central Brass has been providing top quality faucets and fixtures to the restaurant industry for a long time -- over 120 years, in fact. All that experience, paired with superior quality and an industry-leading 10 year commercial warranty, make Central Brass the go-t [...]
National Health Foundation and HomeAid Los Angeles officially broke ground last week on a recuperative care renovation project in the Pico-Union neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles. The project will transform a 13,000 square foot sanitarium into a 62-bed recuperat [...]
