In particular, this includes the
gradual move from highly energy intensive modes of transport to less intensive ones, and
improvement in fuel efficiency in all transport sectors.
«As more consumers remain in their homes rather than
move in this economy, remodelers benefited from a
gradual increase in home
improvement activity, taking us to a five - year high,» said NAHB Remodelers Chairman Bob Peterson, CGR, CAPS, CGP, a remodeler from Ft. Collins, Colo. «2011 ended on a strong note for the remodeling industry.»