If you haven’t already heard, Pa. H.B. 377 was signed, repealing the fire sprinkler mandate that I reported on back in March. Click here to read the....More
There are definitely two sides to every issue, that’s for sure. The article I wrote concerning the Pennsylvania residential fire sprinkler mandate up....More
There is always a huge St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Chicago the weekend before March 17. This year I had the opportunity to see the Chicago River....More
It’s fitting that The Work Truck Show is highlighting fuel-efficient vehicles this year, especially since gas prices, once again, have been steadily....More
At the Chicago Auto Show RAM debuted two new trucks: the Tradesman 1500 and the RAM 3500 HD. The RAM Tradesman 1500 is designed for commercial use....More
The turn out for the AHR Expo last week was impressive. Whether an attendee or exhibitor, you couldn’t help but notice how packed the show floor....More
February is a busy month. In one week, I will be at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas. As usual, I have a jammed packed schedule. I’m excited to learn about....More
In CONTRACTOR’s November issue, the letter Why I won’t renew my subscription by Michael Gray, owner of Refrigeration Specialists, was published....More
This fall Chicago is host to two green building conferences, Greenbuild and GreenTown. Both events are emphasizing green jobs and a green economy. I....More
In the October issue of Contractor, there are a handful of articles about sustainable projects in California. I wrote an article about the Cherokee....More
I recently reviewed survey results regarding consumer and homeowner awareness of green products, systems, etc. for the home. According to a survey by....More
Some contractors, engineers and architects think that building green is too expensive. Case in point: Just this week, I was reading The Architect’s....More
In April I went to the Kitchen Bath and Industry Show and IAPMO’s Green Technical Committee meeting. At both events water was a key topic. At KBIS,....More
