Archive for December, 2009
U.S. inflation rate in November jumps to +1.8% versus -0.2% in October
According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report, there has been quite a swing in the U.S. inflation rate over the past month. The CPI all-items index has moved from -0.2% year over year in October to +1.8% in November.
The Importance of Good Management
Many builders go out of business after only a few years. They are overcome by the competition or their own weaknesses.
Leading the Way into Lead-Free Plumbing
Literally days from now with the turn of the year, California’s new regulations concerning lead-free plumbing are scheduled to take effect. Signed into law on September 30, 2006, California Assembly Bill AB 1953 prohibits the use of lead in pipe, plumbing fittings or fixtures, solder, or flux used to “convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cooking.” Under the new law, ‘lead-free’ is defined as “not more than 0.2 percent lead when used with respect to solder and flux and not more than a weighted average of 0.25% when used with respect to the wetted surface of pipes and pipe fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures.” As the law applies only to fixtures that have contact with drinking water, fittings for applications such as dishwashers, toilets and bathtubs would be exempt.
Getting Bonded
A client has just informed you that you need to get bonded.
Portland’s near-term prospects are slowly improving
With an unemployment rate of 11.2% and employment down by 53,600 (-5.2%) over the past 12 months, it is clear that the Portland economy is still in a state of poor health.
