You know what’s crazy? A box of cereal costs roughly the equivalent of an hour’s wage nowadays. What is that about?! I don’t have to be the one to tell you that when funds get tight with groceries and utilities, the home decorating budget is usually the first thing to go. I mean, the birth…
Rising material prices and labor costs aren’t the only thing roofing contractors will need to worry about due to economic conditions in 2024. The U.S. Department of Labor announced in a Jan. 11 news release that it will be increasing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2024.…
In an effort to reduce operating costs, shrink power plant-generated greenhouse gas emissions, obtain green building certifications, and make building materials last longer, owners and managers of commercial buildings are looking for ways to lower their building’s energy consumption. Among the many energy-savings strategies they may use, “cool roofs” have gained considerable traction. Cool roofs…
Rising energy costs and a heightened global focus on energy efficiency mean getting the most out of your heater and reducing structural heat loss is more critical than ever. One of the most effective ways to achieve these goals is through insulation; one of the most cost-effective ways to insulate the space you’re building or…
