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AWDI
In an effort to keep the industry's best-selling Installation Manual up to date with field tested and approved replacement and installation methods and best practices, AWDI Technical staff has improved the Manual for 2017 and issued Version 12:
- Expanded measurement section to eliminate mismeasures for good! Easy enough for sales people to get it right.
- New replacement section for cut-out finned windows to make sure the left-in-place fin is properly weather treated when using block frame replacement windows.
- 13 expanded and/or modified sections to assure compliance with EPA/Energy Star, NFRC's IVP and Building Codes requirements.
146+ pages. 800 illustrations. There is no better or more comprehensive Installation Manual that's easier to read, understand or use. More installers use the AWDI Installation Manual than any other resource — and have since 1993.
If you don't have the latest manual, it's easy to get yours.
Clean Technica
More than 1,000 U.S. companies are calling on the country's Congress and administration to strengthen the EPA's Energy Star program, instead of following through on its proposed elimination, as per President Donald Trump's recent budget proposals.
A joint letter, organized by the Alliance to Save Energy, and signed by more than 1,000 U.S. companies was directed to leaders of both the House and Senate, and called on both parties "to oppose any efforts to reduce the effectiveness of this highly successful public-private partnership."
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Jamsill Guard® is an adjustable sill pan flashing designed to prevent water damage from window and door leaks. Made from high impact ABS plastic, Jamsill Guard® will not deteriorate or corrode over time. Our multi-piece telescoping design allows on-site adjustability to fit all rough openings and features sloped weep areas to help evacuate moisture to the exterior of the structure. Jamsill Guard® is bonded together on site using PVC cement, creating a one-piece sill pan flashing beneath your door or window. Click here to view our video.
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Small Business Trends
For the majority of small businesses the end of tax season brings a sigh of relief. But don't let your guards down just yet. A new threat surrounding W-2 fraud has been detected, increasing the concerns over tax-related scams at this time.
W-2 forms contain all the information that identity thieves are looking for: full names, addresses, identification numbers and more. Cyber criminals understand this, so they create elaborate plans to get their hands on them.
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Bloomberg
Environmental programs marked for death or deep cuts by President Donald Trump got a reprieve in the government funding deal revealed early Monday, May 1, by congressional leaders — at least for now.
The Environmental Protection Agency, targeted for $247 million in cuts for this year's funding, instead escaped with a budget trimmed by $81 million — or 1 percent — and no staff reductions. Research divisions within the Department of Energy received increases despite calls by Trump to slash or eliminate them.
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Remodeling
As the nation hits the 100-day mark with President Donald Trump and his administration, homeowners are reporting their attitudes toward the political shifts do not affect their willingness to spend on home improvement projects, according to HomeAdvisor's 2017 True Cost Report. Without a negative correlation between home improvement spending and the rise in political anxiety, the survey predicts nearly two-thirds of homeowners will spend the same amount or more on projects in 2017 compared to 2016.
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Glass Magazine
The global low-emissivity glass market is expected to reach an estimated $64.8 billion by 2022 and is forecast to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 11.4 percent from 2017 to 2022, according to a report by Research and Markets. The report addresses market segments that include single, double and triple low-E glass, end use building, coating type and global region.
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By Michael J. Berens
 Could this be the year the housing industry finally reaches escape velocity from the tenacious pattern of monthly yo-yoing of advances and retreats in buyer activity? Building upon a promising beginning to the year, the industry ended the first quarter on a high note. Consumer confidence also increased in the same period. Yet, despite strong buyer interest, the industry confronts a number of challenges that are thwarting its momentum, keeping it turning in circles rather than moving forward.
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Construction Dive
Reviewing the basics is never a bad idea, especially where construction safety is concerned. To mark the fourth-annual Safety Week 2017, which this year runs May 1 to May 5, we're taking a look back at our archives to showcase some of the biggest safety-related stories from recent years.
Safety on the job site isn't limited to preventing falls and protecting workers against toxins like silica dust. Supporting employees’ mental health; managing the risk of external threats like reckless drivers; and even keeping bystanders and job site visitors safe are all critical to a holistic approach to safety.
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