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
Passive House airtightness standard depends on diligence of crew
Meeting the Passive House airtightness standard is more a matter of art than of software. It takes top-notch materials for taping and sealing and great diligence in applying them.
Number of LEED homes could grow if savings is emphasized
The ranks of LEED certified homes would grow faster if builders appealed more to homeowner’s desire to save money on utilities, says Paul Fisette, a sustainable building expert at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Brick, the ?new? green material
The folks at Boral Bricks have known that brick is green for a long time. They’re demonstrating its attributes in three sustainable projects.
First Passive House-certified homes primed in Philadelphia
The first group of Passive House-certified homes called the Stables will be ready for occupancy in spring 2013. The row of Passive House single-family townhomes is being developed by Onion Flats group with Domani Developers.
Passive House standard the best tool to achieve net-zero, says concept advocate
“The first dozen or so attempts to build net-zero [homes] in Oregon fell short because they missed the mark on efficiency and performance,” says Sam Hagerman, co-owner of Hammer & Hand and president of the Passive House Alliance US.
New Mexico court strikes down move to repeal energy codes
The New Mexico State Court of Appeals struck down an attempt to repeal energy-efficient building codes. The original decision to roll back the building codes came from a suggestion by Gov. Susana Martinez’s small business task force.
Uponor named 2013 Manufacturer of the Year by Manufacturers Alliance
On April 11, the Manufacturers Alliance honored Uponor as the 2013 Manufacturer of the Year in the large-company category.
ICC-supported training program educates high school students on building codes
A training program supported by the International Code Council teaches high school students the importance of building codes and provides graduates with an advantage in the job market.
Families benefiting from Uponor systems in new Habitat for Humanity Eco Village homes
On Sunday, April 7, the first four families received keys to their homes in the St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity Eco Village project in River Falls, Wis.
Sunnovations introduces new approach to solar hot water monitoring
Ohm is the first system that can measure both solar and backup energy inputs as well as hot water energy usage, allowing solar hot water system owners to make smarter use of their solar-heated water.