The Dark Side of the Global Construction Industry
According to a new report by the Grace Farms Foundation, modern slavery is a common piece of the…
5 Industry Issues the Election Could Shape
There are several pressing issues affecting the homebuilding industry right now, from labor force…
Shortages and Booming Builder Activity Push up OSB Prices
A once cheaper alternative to plywood is now the more expensive material. Bloomberg reports that…
Majority of Remodelers Report Lumber, Other Material Shortages
The rising cost of lumber and disrupted supply chains continue to affect nearly all areas of the…
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Building Materials
Try These Strategies to Build With Less Lumber
As lumber continues to increase in price, builders have been looking toward alternative materials and methods for construction.
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Spike 29% in September, Highest Monthly Gain on Record
Last month, prices paid for goods used in residential construction increased by 1.8%.
Building Materials
Vinyl, Stucco Were Used Most on New Construction in 2019
The Census Bureau's Survey of Construction found that vinyl and stucco were the most popular principal exterior wall material used in new homes las
Codes + Standards
How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Affordability
Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart)
Building Materials
What’s Behind the Softwood Lumber Price Spike?
Import tariffs and mills trying to play catch-up with demand has sent lumber prices soaring
NAHB Talks Lumber Concerns with Commerce Secretary
Late last week, the National Association of Home Builders met virtually with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to discuss rising lumber prices.
Is the Housing Market Running Out of Fuel?
Builders cannot keep up with demand due to material and labor shortages, but that is not stopping buyers.
Windows + Doors
13 Standouts in New Window and Door Products
From new styles in steel garage doors to all-black window and door frames to meet trending consumer demand, these 13 products offer a range of attractive solutions for windows and doors
More Home Builders Favor Off-Site Construction Due to Pandemic
Although building systems claim to have a plethora of benefits, such as decreased time and labor, home builders are mainly reluctant to use them.
Continent's Largest Lumber Producer Cuts Back Due to Wildfires
The continent’s largest lumber producer, Weyerhaeuser Co., announced that the wildfires reached four of its facilities in Oregon this week.
