While reading this issue, you may notice that one topic comes up in several of the articles: the significant impact of government regulations on home building.
Google moves to advance new standard for home device networks
The Internet giant is the latest company to turn its efforts to integrating smart home gadgets.
July 22, 2014
Google Nest Labs recently unveiled an industry group to encourage makers of smart home gadgets like locks and light bulbs to use Thread, a new standard for devices to communicate on a network. Google bought Nest, a smart thermostat maker, in January for $3.2 billion. The move follows similar initiatives by Qualcomm, Intel, and other technology companies.
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Blogs
May 16, 2017
Celebrating its 25th year the US National Housing Quality Award (based on the US Baldrige Award) has helped builders to improve their business whether they are building custom or product
Videos
New Push, Pull, Rotate door locks from Brink’s Home Security make opening doors easier whether your hands are free or full. A tug with a single finger, or a quick bump with an elbow or hip, can open doors more easily and without setting down groceries, children or mobile phones.
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