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
Insulation
Foam Insulation vs. Fiberglass and Cellulose: Which Is the Right Choice?
Three insulation options dominate home construction, but picking the right one can be tricky
Insulation Products' Performance Depends on Proper Installation—Research Findings
All insulation products—including fiberglass batts and spray foams—perform well when properly installed
Exclusive Research: The Supply Train
Builders, architects, and designers share what they want from new products, sales pitches, and manufacturer relationships
Building Materials
The Brands Builders Buy Most
For decades, Home Innovation Research Labs has been polling builders nationwide about which products they most rely upon. Now, the results are available to you
Engineered Wood
How to Boost Framing Efficiencies, Reduce Callbacks With Laminated Strand Lumber
Laminated strand lumber (LSL) is more than just engineered wood; it’s a veritable jack-of-all-trades suitable for a diverse range of framing applications
The (Not So) New Role of Cannabis in Construction
Hempcrete provides natural insulation, is airtight yet breathable, impervious to mold, and virtually fireproof
Survey: Building Envelope Materials Selection
Survey reveals home builders' quest to find the ideal weather, air, and thermal barrier.
Building Pros Opt for Online Shopping
Study finds building professionals are increasingly turning to online sources for building products pricing and information
For Water Heaters, the Heat Is On
New energy-efficiency standards will make water heaters more expensive, bigger, and more complex to install. Here’s what you need to know
Trends in Decking: Wood vs. Composite
With warm weather approaching, upgrades and enhancements to outdoor spaces are top of mind, especially considering that 85 percent of single-…
