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California’s Rooftop Solar Mandate Wins Final Approval

Dec 06, 2018 (0) comment , , ,

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The California Building Standards Commission has signed off on the residential solar mandate—a first of its kind for the nation. The solar mandate marks a groundbreaking development for the clean energy sector. The California Energy Commission passed the measure in May as an update to the state’s 2019 Title 24, Part 6, Building Energy Efficiency Standards. On Wednesday, […]

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Treated wood’s strength is comparable to carbon fiber

Mar 15, 2018 (0) comment , , ,

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Brief: University of Maryland College Park engineers have discovered a way to treat wood to make it 12 times stronger and 10 times tougher than non-treated wood, according to a University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering statement. The team claims it is comparable to carbon fiber and could be a competitor material […]

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Time-saving robotic accessory could hit market within the year

Feb 16, 2018 (0) comment , , , , , , , ,

Brief: The winner of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Competition of AlphaLab Gear’s Hardware Cup could soon change the way lumber is cut on construction projects, according to The Tribune-Review. Velocity Robotics’ Autoset accessory, which a user will be able to attach to a miter saw bench, feeds digital measurements to a stopper. The stopper indicates which […]

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By all measures, a construction boom is shaping up for 2018

Jan 11, 2018 (0) comment , , , , ,

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The construction industry added 30,000 jobs last month, according to the Labor Department. That brings the sector’s 2017 gains to 210,000 positions, a 35 percent increase over the previous year. Construction spending is also soaring, up to a record $1.257 trillion in November, according to the Commerce Department. Optimism among construction contractors is also at […]

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17 Powerful Quotes to Unlock Change in the New Year

Jan 04, 2018 (0) comment , , , ,

Change starts with just a thought. Check out these quotes from inspiring change makers throughout history. During this time of year, many of us are thinking about the goals we want to achieve or the habits we want to start or stop. However, change is hard, and it can be a discouraging effort, particularly when […]

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3 Hard Lessons Most Entrepreneurs Learn Before Succeeding

Dec 07, 2017 (0) comment , , ,

You can have 12 mentors and read a thousand books but there is rarely a painless path to success. Ask any leading entrepreneur about the secrets to their success and you’ll more than likely find that it’s often the valuable lessons that come through hardships, trials and challenges that best serve their long game. Statistically, 90 […]

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Tests reveal more details about Tesla’s solar roof

Nov 01, 2017 (0) comment , , , , , ,

Brief: Tesla’s new solar roof tiles recently received a Class A roofing product classification from Underwriters Laboratories, according to Electrek, which stands to speed up the permitting process and, in turn, application in the market. The tiles contain two solar cells with a maximum power of 6 watts each for a maximum power level of […]

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