From our friends at Walls 360 Blog What a great way to decorate and educate at the same time. Check out the full catalog for PaddleDuck Learning Wall Graphics. Wallpaper MORE >>

I have heard many complaints from design teams about estimators over the years. . From “it shouldn’t cost that much” to “you killed the project”.  One of the best was when I was told that I could only offer VE items as long as they did not “interfere with the intent of the design ”.  Any VE item “interferes” with the design when you get down to it.  From choosing a more cost effective HVAC system or a more suitable glazing system, the intent is changed. It sounds to me that what the design team is really saying is “it doesn’t matter to us how much it costs”. What does it sound like to you? MORE >>

According to a study recently released by the National Association of Home Builders, bathroom remodels at the most common remodeling project, recently overtaking kitchens. Many of the respondents commented about how they’d rather stay where they are at now and fix it up. What have you seen? Does it match their findings? photo by: lavenderstreak. Electrical Flooring Plumbing Product Woodworking/Carpentry MORE >>

As part of Everblue’s mission to engage with students and industry professionals, Everblue staff consistently attends trade shows and conference across the country. Last week, Everblue participated in the Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference, held in Detroit. The conference, which focused on numerous areas of interest including schools and the manufacturing sector, had one underlining theme: to bring green jobs to Detroit. Many organizations including BlueGreen Alliance, the United Steelworkers, and the Sierra Club were in attendance, amongst many others. read more. Conferences & Trade Show MORE >>

  The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has unveiled plans for the regeneration of the future Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park which will generate millions of pounds in the British economy and boost the building construction industry. The new park will reopen exactly one year after London 2012 opening ceremony, becoming an exciting new visitor destination and community park unlike any other in the UK, the LLDC said. The creation of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will be one of the biggest construction projects in Europe. MORE >>