I recently noticed that the most popular free download of EIFS information on my Web site was the Frequently Asked Questions for Homeowners. I had added the list of homeowners
In part one, I discussed the history and genesis of the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design "green" building rating program. This month's column will
Thanks to the www.wconline.com bulletin board, subcontractors can ask questions and get the answers and opinions of other subcontractors throughout the United States. Steve from New Jersey and several other
Last month, I talked about contractors as "the last Americans," in the context that they represent one of the few remaining independent business types still surviving amidst consolidation and increasingly
Last month's column addressed the phenomenon of little mom-‘n-pop stores successfully competing against famous giant chains in a variety of retail businesses ranging from sandwich shops to pet supplies to
For the New Year, we'll begin by taking an in-depth look at the certification program that is changing the way America builds: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This month,
What we North Americans called "Asia" is a huge area. Extending from frigid areas in northern China to the sweltering tropics, Asia is a sort of ripe market for EIFS.
How many general contractors can say they've never been involved in a legal action initiated by an owner in 110 years? Paul Hoffman, CEO, of the Hoffman Corp., of Appleton,
A block from where I live sits one of those ubiquitous Subway sandwich stores. A block away from it is Submarine Express, a small, privately owned sandwich shop that's been