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The Green False Claim Most Companies Are Making Without Realizing It

Green Building Law Blog

There is some evidence that the FTC is increasing its enforcement of false environmental claims. The FTC brought claims against four national retailers, including Amazon, Macy’s and Sears, that were allegedly selling textiles as made of bamboo when they were actually made of rayon.

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The Builder's Role in a Connected Home Future

Pro Builder

CEDIA 's Giles Sutton encourages builders to take advantage of increasing consumer demand and stake their claim as a key cog in the connected home landscape. . There are some devices consumers can buy at the retail level that offer phenomenal value and functionality, but setting them up to perform as intended can be difficult.

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Wolgast’s 5 Types of Commercial Construction Services

Wolgast Corporation

In this instance, a chain restaurant or retailer that is in the business, most likely have a staff who are well versed in construction and typically their architectural plans don’t change much from building to building. Having the Construction and Restoration Divisions within the same company speeds up the rebuilding process when needed.

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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Pro Builder

The construction industry is also dealing with what has been a 25-year erosion of vocational training and in-school programs, as well as some bitter critics from within its own ranks who effectively shrink the pool of (mostly younger) workers by dissuading them from considering construction jobs as an avenue to job security and fulfillment.

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Milwaukee Pipeline Ep 2 Recap: PACKOUT Expansion and Laser Levels

Construction Junkie

The boxes are also equipped with an integrated metal security bars that will keep the drawers from opening when they’re in the back of a truck or van. The 2 Drawer Tool Box (48-22-8442) will retail for $134.99 and the 3 Drawer Tool Box (48-22-8443) will retail for $149.99. The cart will retail for $199.99.

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GIVEAWAY #5: AUTODESK SWAG PACK

Construction Junkie

By entering any contest, entrants agree to waive any and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize. Last day to subscribe and be entered is May 5, 2020.

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GIVEAWAY #4: MILWAUKEE TOOL PRIZE PACK

Construction Junkie

By entering any contest, entrants agree to waive any and all claims against Contest Entities for personal injury, damage or loss of any kind which may result from participation in the Contest or from the receipt, enjoyment, ownership or use of any prize. Last day to subscribe and be entered is May 5, 2020.