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
Tesla’s Solar Roof Is Coming Soon
Later this year, Tesla will begin selling and installing residential solar roofs. Danielle Muoio at Business Insider…
Quality Matters
Tips for Conquering Drywall Cracks in Walls and Ceilings
At best, drywall cracks are annoying; at worst, they hint at a deeper issue. Follow these steps to keep your drywall crack-free
Stone Profile | Eldorado Stone
The Vintage Ranch stone profile from Eldorado Stone offers the character and warmth of…
University Program Is Building A House That Monitors Health
A professor and his students at the University of Kansas School of Architecture have been awarded more than $50,000 to construct a smart…
DIY-er Builds Five-Bedroom Home With Help From YouTube Tutorials
Nearly a decade ago, Cara Brookins, a mother and computer analyst in Little Rock, Ark., happened upon a house badly damaged by a tornado…
Chesmar Homes, Newland Communities Partner To Build Home To Benefit Houston Charities
Chesmar Homes and Newland Communities are partnering to build a 2,733 square foot house that will benefit two Houston charities,…
Net Zero Equals Big Savings
Grand winners of this year’s DOE Housing Innovation competition are market ready and show that the future is here
Quality Matters
Framing in a Time of Shortage
By facilitating and requiring collaboration among all construction trades, builders can mitigate the expense of framing rework and better avoid the consequences of the skilled labor shortage
Timber Framing
Notes From the Field: Five Common Framing Errors and How to Avoid Them
Mistakes in framing lead to structural and serviceability issues. Here are the most common errors, and how to eliminate them
How Passive House Standard Saves Money On Heating And Cooling
Layers of extra-thick insulation and triple-pane windows that use solar gain to produce heat are keys to the concept
