In case you missed it, the U.S. Senate hates you."
The news broke while I was on vacation, so I never addressed it here in the blog, b...
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
NARI Taking Lead on Fighting Unfair Healthcare Provision
NARI Taking Lead on Fighting Unfair Healthcare Provision: "
From The Sweet Spot Remodeling Blog
From The Sweet Spot Remodeling Blog
Friday, January 29, 2010
2010 Remodeler of the Year Case Design/Remodeling Grabs Opportunities - 1/1/2010 - Professional Remodeler
2010 Remodeler of the Year Case Design/Remodeling Grabs Opportunities - 1/1/2010 - Professional Remodeler: "2010 Remodeler of the Year Case Design/Remodeling Grabs Opportunities
Case Design/Remodeling uses the downturn as a chance to improve the company
By Jonathan Sweet, Editor in Chief
January 1, 2010
Professional Remodeler
Most remodelers will never forget 2009. Good remodelers closed their doors across the country and previously sound market leaders found themselves in serious trouble as the market drastically changed. Those who have survived are facing financial challenges, smaller projects and wary clients." Read on . . .
Congratulations to Case Design/Remodeling!
Case Design/Remodeling uses the downturn as a chance to improve the company
By Jonathan Sweet, Editor in Chief
January 1, 2010
Professional Remodeler
Most remodelers will never forget 2009. Good remodelers closed their doors across the country and previously sound market leaders found themselves in serious trouble as the market drastically changed. Those who have survived are facing financial challenges, smaller projects and wary clients." Read on . . .
Congratulations to Case Design/Remodeling!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Economic Recovery in the Construction Industry
Just got off a call entitled Economic Recovery: Under Construction, part of the 2010 Market Insights Webcast Series.
Some startling statistics about unemployment in the construction sector:
According to Kermit Baker, Chief Economist with the American Institute of Architects, the construction and architectural sectors have been the hardest hit as far as job losses go. Together, these sectors lost 7 million jobs. An even scarier statistic: 23% of construction jobs have been lost and 17% of architecture jobs have been lost.
And Ken Simonson, Chief Economist with AGC of America, put it into perspective. The national unemployment rate stands at about 10.5%. However, the unemployment rate in the construction industry is 22.7%. This is depression level unemployment!
Another scary statistic: Only 4.5% of all jobs are in the construction sector but yet 22% of all job losses have been in construction.
Clearly, the construction industry has been hit hard by this recession. Hopefully, part of the President’s new job initiatives will speak to this devastation in our industry.
Some startling statistics about unemployment in the construction sector:
According to Kermit Baker, Chief Economist with the American Institute of Architects, the construction and architectural sectors have been the hardest hit as far as job losses go. Together, these sectors lost 7 million jobs. An even scarier statistic: 23% of construction jobs have been lost and 17% of architecture jobs have been lost.
And Ken Simonson, Chief Economist with AGC of America, put it into perspective. The national unemployment rate stands at about 10.5%. However, the unemployment rate in the construction industry is 22.7%. This is depression level unemployment!
Another scary statistic: Only 4.5% of all jobs are in the construction sector but yet 22% of all job losses have been in construction.
Clearly, the construction industry has been hit hard by this recession. Hopefully, part of the President’s new job initiatives will speak to this devastation in our industry.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Replacement Contractor Executive Conference Is Coming Up
You can sign up now for the Replacement Contractor Executive Conference. As the U.S. economy moves back in the black, pent-up demand will create unique opportunities for companies prepared to dominate their marketplace by going for BIG GROWTH. Be ready.
Are You Ready for the EPA's New Lead Paint Rules?
Beginning on April 22, 2010, remodeling is going to be a whole new ballgame. That’s when the new provisions will go into effect from the EPA which will affect remodeling and renovation of homes built before 1978.
The EPA passed a law in 1976 called the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to control substances determined to cause unreasonable public health or environmental risks. After determining that exposure to lead can cause health risks and impacts the environment, an amendment was added in 1999 to reduce lead contamination.
Fast forward to 2008 when the EPA passed changes to the TSCA that require contractors to be trained and certified in the use of lead safe work practices and to use lead safe work practices on any job involving lead paint. These changes go into effect in 2010 – April 22nd to be exact, which also happens to be Earth Day.
Lead safe work practices would require the remodeler to minimize dust, prepare and clean the work area, and contain lead dust. Since lead paint was banned in the US in 1977, these lead safe work practices only apply to homes built before 1978.
Also, you will be required to provide your customer with a pamphlet entitled “Renovate Right” before any work begins plus you will be required to get a signed acknowledgement from your customer that you did so and keep that acknowledgement in your files for a period of time as defined by the EPA.
You must employ a “Certified Renovator” who manages the jobs on any homes built before 1978 and is responsible for seeing that those on the job practice Lead Safe Work Practices.
And what if you don’t follow the EPA’s new rules and you get caught? Oh, a little fine of $37,500 PER DAY! Yep, that’s per day. There are a couple of exceptions which I’ll discuss in a later post, but for the most part homes built before 1978 will be subject to these new rules.
Want to know more? Visit the EPA’s website and I’ll be posting more information shortly.
The EPA passed a law in 1976 called the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to control substances determined to cause unreasonable public health or environmental risks. After determining that exposure to lead can cause health risks and impacts the environment, an amendment was added in 1999 to reduce lead contamination.
Fast forward to 2008 when the EPA passed changes to the TSCA that require contractors to be trained and certified in the use of lead safe work practices and to use lead safe work practices on any job involving lead paint. These changes go into effect in 2010 – April 22nd to be exact, which also happens to be Earth Day.
Lead safe work practices would require the remodeler to minimize dust, prepare and clean the work area, and contain lead dust. Since lead paint was banned in the US in 1977, these lead safe work practices only apply to homes built before 1978.
Also, you will be required to provide your customer with a pamphlet entitled “Renovate Right” before any work begins plus you will be required to get a signed acknowledgement from your customer that you did so and keep that acknowledgement in your files for a period of time as defined by the EPA.
You must employ a “Certified Renovator” who manages the jobs on any homes built before 1978 and is responsible for seeing that those on the job practice Lead Safe Work Practices.
And what if you don’t follow the EPA’s new rules and you get caught? Oh, a little fine of $37,500 PER DAY! Yep, that’s per day. There are a couple of exceptions which I’ll discuss in a later post, but for the most part homes built before 1978 will be subject to these new rules.
Want to know more? Visit the EPA’s website and I’ll be posting more information shortly.
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