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
Lean Building
Using Lean Principles to Solve the Green Building Cost Equation
By eliminating waste in the home building product and process, builders can negate the added costs for going green, writes Lean building guru Scott Sedam in his latest column
Structural insulated panels (SIPs)
Do's and Don'ts for Building With sip panels
Working with structural insulated panels (SIPs) has its challenges, especially for first-time users. An expert provides key tips
Owens Corning profits fall in third quarter
Owens Corning, a housing materials manufacturer, said its third quarter revenue fell 12 percent to $1.19 billion, Fox Business reported. Wall Street had predicted revenue of $1.26 billion.
4 ways to build green on a budget
It’s good to be green, but everything starts with affordability. That’s what home builders have learned about creating marketable products for cost-conscious, savvy buyers. Solar panels and tankless water heaters are attractive options, but achieving green at an affordable price requires getting back to basics: using land economically, reducing waste, making the most of smaller square footage, and keeping operating costs to a minimum.
7 Questions to Ask Before Switching Products
Don't let fear of the unknown discourage you from trying a new or innovative building product. But do minimize the risk by addressing these key questions
Call For Entries: 101 Best New Products
The editors of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines are in search of the latest “breakthrough” products for the residential construction industry for our annual 101 Best New Products report.
Fire Stopper
OSB sheathing is designed to slow down or block the progress of fire in residential and commercial buildings.
How To
How to Handle Cracks in 3-Coat Stucco
Read about how cracks occur in 3-coat stucco systems and some of the best ways to prevent them
Products
ProBuilder Product Report: New Products
Check out the latest products from MiTek, Moen, Woodfold and others