Summer 2009 News
U.S. housing starts unexpectedly snapped the longest streak of declines in 18 years in February, rising 22% from January. The jump was influenced by warmer weather and an 82% surge in starts on condominiums, apartments and townhouses that’s unlikely to be sustained,...
Spring 2009 News
Even as home prices continue their record-setting declines, signs of hope are emerging in the residential construction market.Housing starts in the U.S. unexpectedly rose in February, ending the longest series of declines in 18 years. The annual rate of 583,000 homes...
Winter 2009 News
Construction of new homes in the United States has fallen to the lowest level in 17 years, and shows no signs of improving in the next three quarters. Government data shows the nation to be in the worst housing slump in decades.New home starts in November dropped...
Fall 2008 News
The National Association of Waterproofers and Structural Repair Contractors (NAWSRC) held their annual convention in August. The gathering took place in St. Louis, Mo., and included seminars, certification testing, and a small exhibit hall. Attendees gave the highest...
Summer 2008 News
The current housing downturn is shaping up to be the worst in 50 years, and has not yet run its full course, according to a newly released Harvard University Study.Despite product cuts “rivaling those in the 1978-1982 downturn, the number of homes on the market did...
Spring 2008 News
CertainTeed, maker of the popular Form-A-Drain footing drain, has reached an agreement with Armtec of Canada to be the exclusive U.S supplier of their Platon air gap membrane.Used as both a flooring underlayment and foundation water-proofing, Platon can be used in a...
Winter 2008 News
With the increased focus on green building, Building Green, Inc. has launched a free online database that allows users to find waterproofing and drainage products that minimize damage to the environment.Called the GreenSpec Directory, it contains product descriptions...
Fall 2007 News
The Sealant, Waterproofing, & Restoration Institute (SWRI) offers third party validation for waterproofing products, providing independent verification of quality standards. “Quality assurance has become a watchword for manufactured products throughout the entire...
Fall 2007 News
The Sealant, Waterproofing, & Restoration Institute (SWRI) offers third party validation for waterproofing products, providing independent verification of quality standards. “Quality assurance has become a watchword for manufactured products throughout the entire...
