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Barbara Glanz, an author of several bestselling books,will talk to members Sept. 21. 

Irwin Tools opened the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Sept. 1.

The National Association of Home Builders chided President Barack Obama for not mentioning the housing market’s importance in his Sept. 8 presentation to Congress on his jobs plan.

SPECwise Inc. is offering its estimating services to contractors over the Internet.

As President Barack Obama prepares to unveil his job-creating proposal to Americans tonight, the Associated Builders and Contractors have some suggestions.

Attendees of HARDI’s Oct. 23-26 annual conference will be able to keep up with the event through their smartphones.

Mike Winn has been named president of Hart & Cooley Inc., company officials said.

When contractors convene at the 68th annual SMACNA convention this month in Colorado Springs, Colo., they will be surrounded by history.

It has a slim size, is packed with features and has a large backlit display. It is easy to use in residential or light-commercial situations, officials with the Indiana-based company said.

While still positive, the results also show that contractors are not feeling as confident as they were a year ago.