J.D. Miles & Sons, Inc. celebrate 110 year anniversary by replicating a company picture from the 1960’s. Continue reading →
J.D. Miles & Sons in the Hampton Road Business Journal
New fund aims to bring the benefits of solar power to low-income communities
J.D. Miles & Sons goes solar. Continue reading →
Construction Worries in June Due to Rising Material Costs
ConstructConnect’s ‘Expansion Index’ Captures Construction Hesitancy The construction industry still struggles to recover to pre-pandemic levels as owners hesitate to commit to rising costs of construction. Total Construction Falls in May as Housing Stumbles Rising costs of construction materials lead … Continue reading
Home building costs soar due to government regulations, material price increases
Read about the increasing costs of home building on Construction Dive.
New Guidelines and Tax Credits for COVID-19 Vaccine May Benefit Contractors
Article by Chris Gray on Roofing Contractor
Despite safety measures, fatal falls continue to plague the roofing industry
Read The frequency of falls by Richard Trewyn on NRCA’s Professional Roofing Periodical.
Elon Musk says Tesla made ‘significant mistakes’ with solar roof project
Demand is high, he says, but so are costs
Forced Labor in China Affects the Solar Industry
Kerry: US weighs sanctions on China solar over forced labor GAF Energy moves its solar manufacturing from Asia to the US U.S. solar industry unveils guidelines to free supply chain of forced labor
Current News in Sustainable Roofing
Roofing Contractor’s Chris Gray talks with GAF Energy President Martin DeBono about the future of solar roofing. Read an article about ‘Blue Roofs’ from CBC. Blue roofs help mitigate flooding and damage from storm water.
Roofing and Construction Supply Shortages
Roofing and construction supplies have been harder to come by and prices have been increasing as demand outnumbers supply. Here are a few articles to keep update on the current situation in supplies and materials. Forecast: Inflation and a Tough … Continue reading
Broad coalition asks Congress to expand local rooftop and community solar power for all
A coalition of advocates representing civil rights, indigenous, environment, equity, rural and business organizations is calling on Congress to prioritize the equitable and just deployment of renewable energy through policies that support expanding local rooftop and community solar power for … Continue reading
Expanding a family business while preserving Its culture
Read the article here by Julie Charlestein is a fourth-generation CEO and president of Premier Dental.