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How to be an instant conversation starter
In your personal and professional life, being easy to talk to is a skill worth developing. But good conversationalists are rare.
Del Webb lifestyle now available in Durham
Targeted toward residents age 55 and older, Del Webb community Carolina Arbors sprawls across 460 acres and consists of 1,275 single-family ranch homes with a 30,000-square-foot amenity center.
Housing starts down on typical multifamily volatility; permits hit four-year high
Nationwide housing starts declined 8.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 890,000 units in January; meanwhile, issuance of permits for new-home construction rose 1.8 percent to 925,000 units - the quickest pace since mid-2008.
Green code in Hailey, Idaho, could include some remodels
The previously voluntary green building code in Hailey, Idaho, is set to become mandatory May 1, and the city council may broaden the code to include certain remodeling projects.
City of Yuma, Ariz., working to pass new codes including its first energy code
City of Yuma, Ariz., building safety officials have developed five new building codes, including a code that for the first time establishes energy conservation standards.
Marvin Factory Stain and Clear Interior Finishes
Marvin Windows and Doors now offers a range of factory-applied stain finishes, as well as a factory-applied clear finish, on its wood and clad-wood windows and doors.
ODL On Hand In-Door Storage and Communication System
ODL’s On Hand In-Door Storage and Communication System is a customizable activity panel offering convenient and versatile storage on one side and decoration and communication opportunities on the other.
GE Topload Washer
GE’s newest washer, the GE Topload Washer, features the industry’s largest capacity (5 cubic feet) for top-loading models while using less energy and water than a traditional washer.
Building Software
Models and Options Manager Module
BuilderMT, a provider of workflow management solutions for home builders, has introduced a Models and Options Manager module for its Workflow Management Suite.
Interactive Floor Plans and Customer Discovery Centers
Contrado debuts its new Interactive Floor Plans and Customer Discovery Centers applications.
