6th Annual Most Valuable Product Awards
Drumroll ... Please join us in celebrating our 6th Annual MVP Awards winners, which represent the best in innovative building products
Fortera Takes Concrete Steps to Reduce the Climate Impact of Cement
Clean-tech company Fortera, which uses technology to capture carbon emissions form cement manufacturing, will open its first commercial-scale operation on April 12, 2024, in California
Lumber Leads Building Materials Prices Higher in March
Overall, the cost of building materials rose during March, with softwood lumber, gypsum products, and concrete all seeing price increases. Only steel mill materials saw price drops
6th Annual MVP Awards: Connected Home
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Connected Home category
6th Annual MVP Awards: Doors + Windows
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Doors + Windows category
6th Annual MVP Awards: Exterior
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Exterior category
NAHB Selects 2019 Best of IBS Product Winners
During the International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the…
This Week's Codes and Standards, February 25
How historic districts hinder energy efficiency, Mandalay Homes' latest smart energy features, the rise of the rich renter, and software for 'entire lifecycle of building process,' and why walking and biking has become dangerous
The New American Home
The New American Home 2019: Luxury on High
Perched above the Las Vegas Valley, this year’s New American Home delivers seamless indoor-outdoor spaces, luxurious private areas, and a wealth of wow factors
The New American Home
Build It Better: Products and Materials in the New American Home 2019
This year's New American Home features a wealth of innovative, compelling products that make the home a real standout
This Week's Codes and Standards, February 4
The role of solar carports in implementing Title 24 mandates, a car-free in Oslo, eco-friendly insulation alternatives, builder using wellness software for healthier homes, and relaxed environmental compliance requirements for guaranteed worker wages and benefits
Building Materials
What to Select? Wood vs. Engineered Lumber
For years, builders have used traditional lumber to build homes, but ever since engineered wood products came into the picture, builders have been left wondering, Which one do I use for my projects?
Products
Building Products Put to the Test
When builders choose products, it should be based on more than price
Quality Matters
One-Coat Stucco Basics—6 Common Problem Areas
Protect yourself from liability by avoiding these common stucco installation mistakes
