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Government spending on infrastructure is slowly making its way down the pipe
November 7, 2017
by Saul Chernos Road construction workers work together to quickly shovel asphalt into a loaders bucket on a road renewal project. Road construction workers work together to quickly shovel asphalt into a loaders bucket on a road renewal project. Rome wasn't built in a day. A trite e...
November e-News Arcola
November 1, 2017
As the weather starts to cool off, it's time to get clients thinking about home renovations to help weatherproof their homes from the outside and improve air quality inside. JELD-WEN – Windows for energy efficiency Did you know replacing windows with JELD-WEN's ENERGY STAR qualified models can improve energy efficiency by more than seven per cent? Mater...
October e-News Arcola
October 4, 2017
Autumn is a great time for you or your homeowner clients to do annual maintenance and get ready for winter. Outdoor Maintenance checklist Seal the cracks – Air and moisture not only make winter living uncomfortable but can cause structural damage if left alone. DAP has a number of sealants and foams for indoor and outdoor use that can quickly seal a home up tight. ...
Achieving infrastructure savings by setting global standards
September 14, 2017
Last month, the International Construction Measurement Standards Coalition (ICMSC) launched the International Construction Measurement Standard, which is intended to harmonize cost, classification, and benchmarking definitions across the construction industry. With significant portions of the world's spending each year focusing on infrastructure construction, it is becoming increasingly critical to ensure consistent communication reg...
September e-News Arcola
September 11, 2017
Let the light in New windows are an excellent way for your clients to improve energy efficiency and enhance the look of their homes. JELD-WEN's window gallery offers a look at the many choices for home retrofits, including casement, single hung, awning and more. Check out ...