Fwd: Material Costs Going Up

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Professional Deck Builder   4.09.2013 Featured Article DECK BUILDER Installing Pavers The appearance and durability of a patio or walkway depend largely on how well its base layers are installed. Michigan landscaper Eddie Martindale explains how he approaches this critical part of a hardscaping project. Read More Decking News JLC Cost of Materials Goes Up After suffering through a long slump, the construction industry is starting to see an upswing in some parts of the country. But prices for lumber, concrete, and other building materials also are headed up. Read More NEW YORK TIMES Labor Shortages Hamper Rebound Builders are facing delays on new projects in part because they can't find as many construction workers as they'd like, The New York Times reports. Getting necessary building permits from swamped local authorities is another bottleneck. Read More Advertisement THOMSON REUTERS Employee or Sub? The U.S. Department of Labor is launching a $1.9 million study to find out whether workers and managers understand the distinction between regular employees and subcontractors. The government estimates it loses about $2.7 billion in tax revenue a year because the difference is poorly understood. Read More Around the Web ADD A DEK Deck Disasters Down Under A poorly built deck is just that, no matter where it's constructed. For a look at what can go wrong in another part of the world, browse the photos available on this Australian website. Read More BUILDER Health Care Law Affects Builders The nation's new health care law, upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court last June, is changing the way builders offer health insurance benefits to their employees. Builder's John Caulfield explains how. Read More Advertisement REMODELING Communication the Key to Success Clear communication is essential to running a successful business; veteran remodeler Paul Winans finds a lot to learn on this topic during a recent visit to a local restaurant. Read More Products DECK BUILDER Membrane for Waterproof Decks Duradek's 60-mil PVC membrane is hardy enough to handle foot traffic while protecting rooftop decks from water infiltration. The Ultra PVC Membrane comes in more than two dozen colors and patterns. Read More Readers Weigh In DECK BUILDER PDB Editor Andy Engel Says, "So Long" The magazine's editor of five years bids farewell to PDB readers, and looks back at what's changed in the industry during his time at the helm. Read More Advertisement DECK BUILDER Quick Vote Does your deck company accept credit cards? Read More Forums DECK BUILDER FORUMS Coping with a Sloped Deck A reader has nearly completed a 24-foot-long deck and has only the stairs to finish. But he discovers the deck has a decided slope. What now? Read More Upcoming Events DECK BUILDER Upcoming Events Check our Events Page for upcoming trade shows and conferences of interest to today's professional deck builder. Read More Advertisement   Subscribe Advertise Contact us Current Issue Professional Deck Builder eplans Remodeling Tools of the Trade JLC Feedback We always welcome your ideas. Tell us what you'd like to see and send your feedback to aengel@hanleywood.com. Twice monthly we'll send you excerpts from Professional Deck Builder magazine and links to our online content as well as to other websites that we think deck builders will find useful. If you'd rather we didn't send you this newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time. To make sure you continue to receive our e-mails in your inbox (not in your bulk or junk folders), please add the following to your address book or safe sender list: dbupdate@pdb-media.com. Click Here to Unsubscribe © Hanley Wood, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Republication or re-dissemination of this newsletter's content is expressly prohibited without the written permission of Hanley Wood, LLC.