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LIXIL Launches #WhereIsTheToilet Social Media Campaign

November 19, 2019

On World Toilet Day, LIXIL aims to drive awareness for the 2 billion people around the world who still do not have access to basic sanitation.

IAPMO-Backed Report: More Than 2 Million Americans Live Without Access to Running Water, Sanitation

November 18, 2019

The report examines six areas where the water access gap is particularly acute and makes several recommendations to help close the water gap in the United States.

Kentucky Infrastructure Project Awarded Engineering Design Feat of the Year

November 12, 2019

The Design-Build Institute of America honored a $78 million Southwestern Parkway Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Basin project with the Best in Engineering Design Award and a National Award of Excellence.

IWSH Announces Next Community Plumbing Challenge Indonesia Program

November 11, 2019

The project’s initial focus will be the design and construction of a new public toilet and handwashing facility in the coastal village of Kampung Nelayan Untia, on the outskirts of Makassar, South Sulawesi.

National Taskforce on Tradeswomen’s Issues Holds Annual Meeting at Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference

November 6, 2019

Comprised of four committees, policy, communications, action and research, taskforce members met with their respective committees to review yearly accomplishments and set goals for 2020.

PVF Market Overview

Construction Unemployment Lowest in Decade

Contractors have plenty of work to bid and looking for qualified workers to hire.

November 5, 2019

Stephen Letko

Construction unemployment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that as of the beginning of the fourth quarter, construction unemployment equaled its lowest monthly level reported in over a decade.

Beschloss Perspective

America’s Energy Sector Verging on Global Leadership

The segment of the business community is investing billions in technologies starting to change the current energy landscape.

November 5, 2019

Morris Beschloss

While the world leadership in the global energy sector has been controlled by OPEC and its dominator, Saudi Arabia, the United States, the leading world user, has risen to first place due to hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” within the short period comprising the current century.

Feature

2019 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

Annual experience to feature more keynotes this year, including one from former U.S. President Barack Obama

November 4, 2019

Ashlei Williams

From November 19-22, the focus on the conference and expo will once again be sustainability.

ASHRAE Announces Certified HVAC Designer Launch

ASHRAE Releases Expanded, Revised Version of Standard 90.1

October 25, 2019

Energy Efficiency Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings contains more than 100 changes from the 2016 version, including numerous energy-saving measures.