Soil Connect Is Moving Dirt and Building Relationships
Cliff Fetner created Soil Connect so builders and developers could more easily move dirt and other aggregates from jobsite to jobsite, but it has expanded to become something much more
Construction Material Prices Fell for the Second Straight Month in April
Construction input prices are falling after the pandemic’s historic inflation rates, and these materials are seeing the biggest annual price changes
Led by Ready-Mix Concrete, Building Materials Prices Inch Higher
Ready-mix concrete prices are rising at a historic pace, and prices for other commonly used building materials aren't far behind
After Years of Record Gains, Building Materials Price Growth Slowed Significantly in 2022
Building materials prices fell by 60% in 2022, though some products are still posting steady gains
As Softwood Lumber Falls, Concrete Prices Soar to New Highs
The PPI for ready-mix concrete reached a new high in November after rising for 21 of the past 22 months
Prices for Lumber, Steel Mill Products Fall For Second Consecutive Month
Building materials prices fell for the second consecutive month in October since peaking during the first and second quarters of the year
Quality Matters
The Right Way to Waterproof Recessed Windows in Concrete Block Walls
Use these best practices for installing recessed windows in CMU walls to prevent water intrusion and moisture problems
Quality Matters
Do Concrete Slabs Really Need Welded Wire Mesh?
In some soil conditions, eliminating wire in the slab can be a false economy ... at best
Building Envelope
Thoughtfully Designed Homes With ICF
Houses designed with authenticity, thoughtfulness, and materials that were beneficial to both the residents and the environment. ICF construction with a tight building envelope.
Quality Matters
Say Goodbye to Concrete Cold Joints
A look at cold joints in concrete and how to prevent them
Products
Building a Custom Home With Safety and Energy Efficiency in Mind
There is a growing movement in the construction industry towards the use of concrete instead of wood when building a new homes’ envelope. An…
Environmental
Concrete Industry Reduces Carbon Footprint by 13% Over Five Years
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) members have lowered their carbon footprint by 13% in five years, according to an association…
Construction Quality
How to Avoid Cracks in Post-Tensioned Concrete Slab Foundations
How home builders can avoid cracks in a post-tensioned slab-on-grade foundation by preventing certain errors during the installation process
Codes + Standards
American Concrete Institute Releases 2020 Codes, Specifications, and Practices
The American Concrete Institute has released 2020 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The document includes…
Quality Matters
Concrete Foundations: Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Done Right
Properly specify and install a layer of protection under concrete slabs to mitigate moisture issues
Quality Matters
Limit Cracks in Construction: Mind the Gap Between Building Materials
The expansion gap between dissimilar materials is a critical detail that can prevent costly callbacks and warranty headaches for home builders
