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Construction Spending Rebounds in February with Private, Public Gains

Construction Business Owner

(April 1, 2013) - Construction spending rebounded in February with gains from depressed January levels in residential, private nonresidential and public investment, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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$50B of development in Washington, DC's pipeline

Construction Dive

Residential represents the biggest share of the construction boom, but many hotel, office and retail projects are also underway.

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Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023

Pro Builder

Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023. The State Building Code Council recently voted to approve a new Washington State Energy Code that requires heat pumps in all new-construction projects. They are already being installed in the majority of Washington homes.”. Mon, 11/21/2022 - 10:31.

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NAHB Reports Growing Labor Shortages

Construction Business Owner

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 21, 2013) -- Growing labor shortages in all facets of the residential construction sector are impeding the housing and economic recovery, according to a new survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

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Green Building Code Proposed in Washington DC is a National Model

Green Building Law Update

DC is proposing to adopt its first Green Construction Code, which would be mandatory for all commercial projects greater than 10,000 square feet and all multi-family residential construction four stories or larger. The Green Code would apply to new construction and major renovations. LEED at a Certified level or higher, or. ASHRAE 189.1-2011

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Washington State moving to promote mass timber construction with legislation

BD+C

Washington State lawmakers are taking measures to promote the use of mass timber construction. Washington, which has a significant timber industry, has already adopted a law directing the state’s building code council to adopt rules for mass timber products for residential and commercial building construction.

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Fourth Quarter Sales Point to U.S. Housing Recovery

Construction Marketing

a company that obtains over 10% of its sales from residential construction, reported an increase of 6% in their sales relating to heating and cooling systems. which makes Carrier heating and cooling equipment, stated a 20% increase in their fourth quarter sales regarding orders of residential air-conditioning and heating products.

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