Green
homes comprised 17% of the overall residential construction market in 2011 and
are expected to grow to between 29% and 38% of the market by 2016, according to
a Green Home Builders and Remodelers Study by McGraw-Hill Construction.
Briggs Plumbing Products, a
major manufacturer of enameled steel products, vitreous china and faucets
previously known as Briggs Industries, has been acquired by its senior U.S.
management.