Building Science Afternoon Buzz: IBS Highlights Hosted daily on the Show Village stage at the 2022 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Afternoon Buzz was a chance for Residential...
Labor + Trade Relations Open Construction Jobs Remain Steady Through February As the construction industry rebuilds post-pandemic, attracting skilled labor remains a key objective for the coming quarters
Home Design Maximizing Square Footage for an Efficient Floor Plan Quality over quantity is a concept that reigns supreme when designing expansive floor plans, says Housing Design Matters
Codes + Standards Preparations Begin for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update Home Innovations Research Labs is kicking off preparations for its newest changes to the 2020 National Green Building Standard
Building Science MANAGING MOISTURE IN WALLS A fundamental truth about wall construction is that, at some point, walls will be exposed to moisture, so they must be designed and built in...
Building Science Allergy and Asthma Experts Talk Healthy Homes The Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of home design as work from home ordinances and quarantine restrictions highlighted the need for...
Labor + Trade Relations February Sees Strong Construction Employment Gains Job growth accelerated in February as the construction industry reported its largest share of new hires in 20 months
Labor + Trade Relations February Construction Wages Grew at the Fastest Rate in 40 Years Construction firms are strengthening the labor market and working to keep construction projects on track by offering higher compensation for skilled workers
Labor + Trade Relations February Jobs Report Shows a Strong Gain of 678,000 Hiring sped up in February as relief from the pandemic finally comes into view, and economists are optimistic about even more gains ahead
Building Technology How Technology Could Combat a Construction Labor Shortage In the throes of the ‘Great Resignation,’ all eyes fall to the technological coworkers of the future