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FGIA Summit Covers PFAS, Green Claims, Sustainability Law
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit gained several helpful legal insights in the sustainability realm, courtesy of experts from Keller and Heckman Law Firm. Jean-Cyril Walker and Alexa Pecht gave a presentation entitled, “’Green’ Claims | Understanding Benefits & Risk in the U.S.,” and their colleague James Votaw…
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Future-Proof Building Envelopes for Comfort and Resilience
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In an era where building owners juggle tenant expectations, rising energy costs, and unpredictable weather patterns, the building envelope is no longer just a shell — it’s a frontline defense against discomfort, damage, and profit loss. A neglected roof leak, an echoing tenant suite, or outdated insulation can all erode the performance — and reputation…
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Preparing Your Home for Summer: AC Repair Checklist
Getting your home summer-ready shouldn’t feel like a marathon. With high temperatures just around the corner, a clear AC repair checklist helps you avoid breakdowns and unexpected costs. By tackling key tasks now, you will boost efficiency, cut energy bills, and enjoy steady cooling all season. Follow these steps to get your air conditioner ready…
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How to Claim Lost Wages If You Can’t Work After an Accident
Suffering an injury after an accident can be physically, emotionally, and financially overwhelming. For many victims, one of the biggest concerns is the loss of income during recovery. If you’re unable to work due to your injuries, you may be entitled to recover lost wages through a legal claim. In cases involving work-related incidents, such…
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Why Going 100% High-Tech Might Be a Sustainability Trap
Is building everything smarter really the smartest path to sustainability? The growing push to digitize industry and infrastructure often overlooks the hidden costs of high-tech solutions, from the energy demands of data centers to the environmental toll of producing and discarding electronics. While digital tools can help optimize processes, an overreliance on them can create…
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Key Considerations for Building in 55+ Communities
Building homes for a 55+ community isn’t just about making smaller floor plans or adding a grab bar in the shower. It’s about understanding how people live when they reach a point where comfort, simplicity, and connection matter more than square footage or fancy upgrades. Many people moving into these communities have lived through decades…
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Project labor agreement mandates: An ongoing saga
For several decades, federal contractors have monitored the ebbing-and-flowing status of project labor agreements (PLAs). A PLA is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement, specifically authorized under federal labor law, establishing the terms and conditions of employment for a specific project or group of projects. It serves essentially as a project constitution, establishing uniform work rules…
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FAYAT Acquires LeeBoy: What the Paving Industry Needs to Know
The news dropped late on a Tuesday night, June 24: French construction giant FAYAT Group signed an agreement to acquire LeeBoy, one of the most recognizable names in American blacktop industry. By Wednesday morning, Marvin Joles and I were already live, unpacking what it means for contractors, for the industry, and for the future of…
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FAYAT Breaks Ground on $13.7M U.S. Facility Following Recent Acquisitions
The FAYAT Group has officially broken ground on a new 100,000-square-foot parts distribution center in Fairfield County, South Carolina. The $13.7 million facility will support the company’s Road Equipment Division and is expected to strengthen after-sales service and production capacity across North America. The new facility, located next to FAYAT’s existing BOMAG Americas headquarters in…