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New efficiency standards for residential water heaters are on the horizon

Contractor Magazine

Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu announced in April of 2010 that the Department had finalized higher energy efficiency standards for a key group of heating appliances that will together save consumers up to $10 billion and prevent the release of up to 164 million metric tons of carbon dioxide over 30 years.

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West Bank – Construction Costs Increase

Job Order Contracting

Increase in the Construction Cost Index (CCI) for Residential Buildings. The Construction Cost Index (CCI) for residential buildings in the West Bank* reached 114.21 Increase in the Construction Cost Index (CCI) for Non-residential Buildings. Increase in the Water Networks Cost Index (WNCI). with an increase of 0.97%.

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Survey Results! Lead Generation for Construction

Construction Marketing

With both commercial and residential construction down by double-digits in many markets from pre-recession highs, sales lead generation has never been more important to marketers targeting construction decision makers, whether construction firms or building product manufacturers. Lead Generation is Important! Survey Says.

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THE HIGH EF RESIDENTIAL GAS-FIRED WATER HEATER

Contractor Magazine

THE HIGH EF RESIDENTIAL GAS-FIRED WATER HEATER qualifies for the 2010 minimum Energy Star requirement. Green Hydronics'

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Construction Business Owner

From residential building to corporate construction, new technologies and standards are evolving every day. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010. September 2010. August 2010. April 2010. March 2010. February 2010. January 2010. Copyright © 2010 Cahaba Media Group.

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West Bank – Construction Costs Increase

Job Order Contracting

Increase in the Construction Cost Index (CCI) for Non-residential Buildings The Construction Cost Index (CCI) for non- residential buildings in the West Bank* reached 113.66 with an increase of 0.66% in the West Bank* during September 2021 compared with August 2021 (Base month January 2010=100). with an increase of 0.97%.

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New ASHRAE residential indoor air quality standard adds carbon monoxide alarm requirement

BD+C

The new 2013 version of ASHRAE’s residential indoor air quality standard adds a requirement for carbon monoxide alarms. One of the biggest changes to the standard over the 2010 version is an increase in mechanical ventilation rates to 7.5 cfm per person, plus 3 cfm per 100 square feet. read more.