http://www.rdbmagazine.com RDBMagazine.com en-us Copyright 2009 Cygnus Business Media Sun, 5 Jul 2009 14:04:39 -0500 Sun, 5 Jul 2009 14:04:39 -0500 Latest News http://www.rdbmagazine.com RDBMagazine.com http://www.rdbmagazine.com/global/rsslogo.jpg 88 31 Latest News http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Latest-News/Would-you-market-your-designbuild-firm-in-Main-Street-retail-space/29$3314 http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Latest-News/Would-you-market-your-designbuild-firm-in-Main-Street-retail-space/29$3314 If you have prime retail space in downtown Main Street USA, would you market your home builder/design business in it? Is this wise use of exposure? rss@rdbmagazine.com Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:14:00 -0500 Latest News http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Industry-News/Builder-group-walks-the-talk-NAHB-HQ-garners-fifth-Energy-Star/1$3312 http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Industry-News/Builder-group-walks-the-talk-NAHB-HQ-garners-fifth-Energy-Star/1$3312 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has earned its fifth Energy Star designation for the National Housing Center, the downtown Washington, D.C. office building that serves as the association's headquarters. The designation recognizes buildings that conserve natural resources while providing a comfortable and healthy environment for employees and visitors. rss@rdbmagazine.com Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:01:00 -0500 Latest News http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Market-News/Split-decision-on-passage-of-new-energy-bill/32$3311 http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Market-News/Split-decision-on-passage-of-new-energy-bill/32$3311 The Building Performance Institute applauds the energy efficiency provisions included in the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, which are expected to have significant impact on the energy efficiency performance requirements of new and existing homes and buildings. However, the National Association of Home Builders is not as impressed with the legislation. rss@rdbmagazine.com Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:54:00 -0500 Latest News http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Industry-News/Pending-home-sales-record-fourth-straight-monthly-gain/1$3309 http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Industry-News/Pending-home-sales-record-fourth-straight-monthly-gain/1$3309 Pending home sales show a sustained uptrend, rising for four consecutive months with very favorable housing affordability and a first-time buyer tax credit boosting activity, according to the National Association of Realtors. rss@rdbmagazine.com Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:01:00 -0500 Latest News http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Corporate-News/Stock-Building-Supply-emerges-from-Chapter-11-/6$3308 http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Corporate-News/Stock-Building-Supply-emerges-from-Chapter-11-/6$3308 Stock Building Supply today announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and has emerged from Chapter 11. "This is a great day for Stock. We are emerging with the strongest balance sheet and financial foundation of any of our competitors," said Joe Appelmann, Stock Building Supply President. rss@rdbmagazine.com Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:24:00 -0500 Latest News http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Industry-News/Energy-costs--recession-drive-demand-for-smaller-homes--less-volume/1$3301 http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Industry-News/Energy-costs--recession-drive-demand-for-smaller-homes--less-volume/1$3301 Due to the economic recession and a renewed interest in lowering utility costs, there has been a growing demand for smaller sized homes in recent years. There has also been an adjustment in the volume of living space with a preference for lower ceilings and a diminished interest in two-story foyers. rss@rdbmagazine.com Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:17:00 -0500 Latest News http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Corporate-News/Whirlpool-designdevelopment-group-expands-rich-education-for-architects/6$3302 http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Corporate-News/Whirlpool-designdevelopment-group-expands-rich-education-for-architects/6$3302 The Whirlpool Corporation Design+Development Group (D+DG) is now offering an additional continuing education unit (CEU) course as part of its curriculum for industry architects. The course, Downdraft Ventilation, is available for CEU credit at AECdaily.com’s Online Learning Center. This latest course provides an overview of downdraft ventilation systems, including discussions on venting, ducting, filters, installation, indoor environmental quality and design. rss@rdbmagazine.com Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:24:00 -0500 Latest News http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Market-News/Study-quantifies-benefits-of-energy-efficient-retrofits/32$3296 http://www.rdbmagazine.com/web/online/Market-News/Study-quantifies-benefits-of-energy-efficient-retrofits/32$3296 Initial results from a research study in East Tennessee show that energy-efficient upgrades can pay off by reducing heating costs by 35 to 65 percent. The retrofit unit provided 35 percent measured heating energy savings from the builder home, yet offers a package of technologies that are considered to be a reasonable upgrade for many homes in the United States. rss@rdbmagazine.com Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:54:00 -0500 Latest News RDBMagazine.com: Latest News http://www.rdbmagazine.com/online/section.jsp?siteSection=29 http://www.rdbmagazine.com rss@rdbmagazine.com Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500