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Economic Nuggets is a monthly analysis from Bernie Markstein, US Chief Economist for Reed Construction Data. He is a Senior Business Economist with extensive experience analyzing, interpreting and forecasting macroeconomic and regional data. His primary experience in analysis and research in housing and financial markets. He was previously the Vice President, Economic Forecasting and Analysis Read more

Last month, Ford extended an invitation to media members to get a chance to get their hands on the wheel of some of its fleet featuring EcoBoost, Ford’s cutting-edge, sustainable, and green technology. At the test grounds in Arlington Heights, Ill., Mechanical Hub was part of this VIP preview of the EcoBoost Challenge — Ford Read more

With electrical repairs, it’s immediately apparent if something didn’t go quite right—there are sparks, the lights go out, maybe a little zap. Plumbing repairs are different.  Problems often don’t appear for weeks—when the little leak from the poorly sealed pipe becomes a giant, dripping wet spot on the ceiling. Then there’s the issue of disposal—what Read more

The high performance, trade exclusive Champion PRO line of toilets from American Standard has been expanded to include two new decorative tank designs that beautifully complement traditional bath decors. The new tank designs include Portsmouth, characterized by historic details reminiscent of Colonial Williamsburg, and Retrospect, which is distinguished by classically styled curves. Each new design Read more