Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February
Prices for gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and steel-mill products all rose during February, according to Producer Price Index data, while softwood lumber prices declined
University of Michigan Researchers Unveil Sustainable 3D Printing Material
Researchers from the Digital Architecture Research & Technology Laboratory at Michigan State University have developed an eco-friendly 3D printing material made from sawdust
Construction Materials Prices Stabilize as Supply Chains Improve
Construction input prices have posted no upward movement in five months, a relief for home builders facing increased demand for new construction
5th Annual Most Valuable Products Award Winners
The MVP Awards recognize the best in innovation, style, and efficiency across 16 building products categories
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
Westlake Royal Building Products Donates Siding and Trim to New York Family in Need
Westlake Royal Building Products is teaming up with nonprofit Rescuing Families to renovate homes for families in need
Building Materials
Building Materials Prices Fell for the Third Consecutive Month in September
Prices for building materials like softwood lumber and steel mill products are posting consecutive monthly declines, while prices for ready-mix concrete are on the rise
Purchasing
A Six-Step Strategy to Reset Material and Labor Costs
In collaboration with your supply chain partners and internal team, consider this approach to adjust your costs and boost housing affordability
Quality Matters
Reduce Lumber Waste: 3 Effective Strategies for Home Builders
Dumpsters overflowing with lumber are merely a symptom. To really reduce lumber waste on jobsites, you need to address your systems
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Fall to Pre-Pandemic Levels as Interest Rates Rise
Rising interest rates are sending lumber prices to their lowest level in more than two years. What does that mean for new-home construction?
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Jump Following Uptick in Single-Family Construction Starts
Lumber prices rose by more than 6% after an unexpected gain in new construction starts in August
Building Materials
Building Materials Prices See Historic 12-Month Increases
In the past year, building material prices have increased 14.3%
Building Materials
Preserving a Historic Toronto Home with DELTA-VENT S Air Barrier
Learn why the DELTA-VENT S air & moisture barrier was specified to protect Toronto’s historic Integral House, one of the country’s most spectacular residences.
Remodeling
Building Material Demand Expected to Dip In 2023 as Remodelers Catch Up With Backlogs
The remodeling sector reported strong growth in 2022, but as more remodelers catch up with lengthy backlogs, demand for building materials is expected to fall in the year ahead
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Fell to New 2022 Low Following Goldman Sachs Housing Forecast
Lumber prices fell 4% on Tuesday after Goldman Sachs released its updated forecast for home sales in 2022
Siding + Trim
Stucco and Vinyl Were the Most Commonly Used Siding Materials in 2021
Stucco was the most commonly used siding material on new single-family homes in 2021, according to the Census Bureau’s annual Survey of Construction (SOC)