From: BUILDER January 2006
Posted on: January 24, 2006
Products and Tools Every Builder Should Know About

Eye Candy

The International Builders' Show is the perfect place to spot the next labor-saving or jaw-dropping product.

By:: Nigel F. Maynard

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ROOF TOPPINGS: Inspire synthetic slate roofing is made of 50 percent resin and 50 percent natural materials. It has six edge and surface designs, a Class A fire rating, and resists winds up to 110 miles per hour. The company says the product minimizes color fading, eliminates contraction and expansion, and resists the growth of algae, moss, and mold. It comes in 16 solid colors and seven color blends. Tapco Group. 800-521-8486. www.tapcoint.com.

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John McManus

Standard Pacific Strides Into the Black in Q1

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John McManus is an award-winning editorial director for the Residential Construction Group at Hanley Wood in Washington, D.C. In addition to the BUILDER digital, print, and in-person editorial and programming portfolio, the group includes strategic content direction for AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE, APARTMENT FINANCE TODAY, CUSTOM HOME, EcoHome, MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE, and residential architect.

Standard Pacific released first-quarter earnings post market close last night that beat Wall Street analysts' posted predictions. After a near brush with death in 2008, and life-support from MatlinPatterson's real estate funds, Standard Pacific's strategic, operational, and tactical planning and execution are playing well in what continues to be an adverse market environment in most of its competitive arenas.