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As 2015 comes to a close, AWDI would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the Door & Window Business a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Wednesday, Jan. 6.
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Independent Contractor Compliance
From Feb. 11:
A $6.5 million settlement between Lowe's Home Centers and a class of its home improvement contractors was recently approved by a federal court judge in California. The contractors claim that they had been misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees. The settlement of this lawsuit permits us to focus on four takeaways (i.e., lessons) for other businesses that rely upon the use of independent contractors to supplement their workforce or that utilize an independent contractor or 1099 model.
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EP News Wire
From Aug. 12:
Sens. Jim Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, John Thune, R-South Dakota and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, reintroduced the Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act on Thursday, Aug. 6, to increase compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule.
The senators bring a good deal of clout to the legislation, with Inhofe serving as chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee; Thune as chairman of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee; and Grassley as chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
From Jan. 7:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced 62 enforcement actions that require renovation contractors and training providers to protect people from harmful exposure to lead dust and debris, as required by EPA's Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting standards.
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The Wall Street Journal
From Oct. 21:
The Wall Street Journal has chronicled builders' complaints about a shortage of construction workers and wondered why the labor pool appears so shallow when employment levels are still well below those of the boom years.
Indeed, industry-wide employment cratered from 2006 to 2011, losing nearly 2.3 million jobs. It's gotten well less than half of those back. Where did they all go?
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AWDI
From Nov. 11:
Using AWDI Window Fitters, JAJ Construction secured the window replacement project for the historic Hahne building in Newark, New Jersey and is using only three men to install the more than 400 windows with safety and precaution. Wait until you see how they did it.
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AWDI via Building-Products.com
From March 25:
New Energy Star rules require companies selling windows and doors to make sure their customers have access to exacting installation instructions.
New changes with Energy Star mean new concerns for dealers and distributors of residential windows, doors and skylights, particularly those that offer installation services or referrals.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
From April 15:
Recently, EPA's Administrator signed a final rule to extend certifications for certain individual renovators (those who received initial certification prior to March 31, 2011) under the RRP Program. Please be aware that the extensions only apply to individual renovators who must get recertification training within the timeframes explained below. They do not apply to firm certifications or individual renovators that need their initial certification.
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National Association of Home Builders
From Sept. 30:
Curious about what happens during an inspection conducted by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration and how to get ready for one? If so, here are some tips and guidelines that may come in handy. For starters, before a compliance safety and health officer ever sets foot on the job site, builders should do the following.
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Trulia
From July 29:
What do you call it when your front door is so inviting, your welcome mat starts to feel a little left out?
Knob envy.
Really, though: When it comes to making a you-belong-here statement, few elements deliver the message quite like a home's front door. After all, it single-handedly serves as your abode's unofficial welcome committee, greeting guests well before your open arms have a chance to usher them across the threshold.
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Consumer Reports
From Feb. 25: Even the best windows won't deliver the look or comfort you expect if they're installed poorly. Many major window manufacturers train and certify installers for their specific products. Using the same contractor for purchase and installation can minimize the chances of problems arising later. Look online for certification from the American Window and Door Institute. Check out their new video.
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