How Much Medicaid and Medicare Cost Americans

Medicare and its means-tested sibling, Medicaid, are the only forms of health coverage for millions of Americans today. They represent some of the most successful social insurance programs ever, serving tens of millions of people including older adults, younger beneficiaries with disabilities, and those with low incomes or limited resources. Everyone in the workforce must contribute […]

An A–Z of building pathology for APC | Journals

Bricks: a variety of defects can arise in brickwork, primarily resulting from poor design, materials, specification or detailing. Examples include frost damage, soluble salts on the building surface known as efflorescence, staining – for example, vanadium salts, iron or manganese – sulphate attack, and weathering of mortar joints. Being able to identify the defect and diagnose […]

Stretching roofing budgets further: The case for silicone coatings in 2026

Photos courtesy Everroof It is a challenging time to be a roofing contractor. The tariffs have increased costs and created supply chain delays. While there is an optimistic outlook for roofing opportunities in 2026, currently, building owners and property managers are hesitant to move forward with projects. Contractors, however, play an important role as honest […]