Building Envelope 8 Products to Help Cut Labor Need and Cost Ten years ago, labor wasn’t really a concern in residential construction, at least not for much of the industry. Only 13% of builders at the...
Building Envelope Material Prices to Watch Rising materials prices are depressing builder confidence, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo House Market Index. See how far some prices have risen since 2019.
Construction The Leading Cause of New Home Structural Failures? Fill Dirt As the leading cause of new home structural failures, fill dirt is one of the most important structural elements of a home. And when fill...
Sustainability Home Construction Using ICFs: Building for Sustainability, One Block at a Time The 2021 Sustainable, Healthier Home kicks off with a cost- and labor-efficient structural system: using insulated concrete forms
Kitchen + Bath 5 Standout Products from Coverings 2021—Day One For the past 30 years, the annual global tile and stone exhibition and conference Coverings showcases the latest releases and trends in the...
Building Envelope Project of the Week: Finishing System Adds Crisp Details, Efficient Performance for Net Zero Home This net-zero energy home, designed with passive house principles, was the first in Fairfax, Va. and the first for architect David Peabody. ...
Home Exteriors Popular Deckorators Composite Decking Now Approved for Cladding Decking manufacturer Deckorators announced earlier this week that three of its popular composite collections are now approved for exterior...
Structural Systems + Panels Huber Engineered Woods Unveils New Extreme Subflooring Building products brand Huber Engineered Woods has expanded its line of high-performance structural systems with the addition of the...
Structural Systems + Panels GoSun Introduces New Off-Grid Tiny House Solar appliance manufacturer GoSun has introduced a 195-square-foot off-grid tiny home featuring solar panels so owners can live anywhere. ...
Home Exteriors LP Releases New Building Products Promising Faster Installation Building products manufacturer LP Building Solutions released one exterior and one flooring product that the company says can save builders...