Construction

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KTGY's Bill Ramsey on overcoming the stigma surrounding density

Chicago residential street | A new study of Chicago upzoning published in the journal Urban Affairs Review finds that the changes led to higher home prices, and no noticeable impact on local housing stock.

New Study Complicates Zoning Reform

Water

Revised Waters Rule a Victory for Builders

The 900-square-foot concept home from Accuride and Virginia Tech offers a scalable solution for industrializing residential construction as skilled labor, housing affordability, and climate change concerns loom.

Housing's Future?

Marvin Windows and Doors

2019 Builders' Show Product Preview

Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer from Quikrete makes it fast and easy to transform deteriorated concrete surfaces into a durable, long-lasting sidewalk, driveway, or patio. The resurfacer bonds to concrete stronger than the concrete itself, the company says. It applies with a squeegee, trowel, or brush and has a walk-on time of 8 hours and drive-on time of 24 hours. IBS Booth C5315.

IBS Products: Construction + Building Materials | Quikrete

The Olfa MXP-L and MXP-AL utility knives feature die-cast aluminum handles for increased precision, greater comfort, and lightweight-yet-rugged durability. They also feature a tethering hole, an anti-slip grip, a stainless steel blade channel, and an ultra-sharp snap-off blade double-honed to be 25 percent sharper than standard blades. The knives come with a ratchet locking mechanism or an oversize auto-locking mechanism. IBS Booth SU3705.

IBS Products: Construction + Building Materials | Olfa

Huber Engineered Woods is expanding its line of Zip System sealing solutions, designed for use with Zip System building enclosures, with three new sizes of flashing tape and three new sizes of stretch tape. The company has enhanced the formula of its flashing tapes to be used in temperatures from 0° F to 120° F. The tapes also carry a 180-day UV Exposure Guarantee and feature an acrylic bond that continues to strengthen over time. IBS Booth C5348.

IBS Products: Construction + Building Materials | Huber Engineered Woods

LP’s WeatherLogic Air & Water Barrier system consists of 4-by-8-foot engineered wood structural wall panels with a weather-resistant overlay permanently integrated to protect against tearing. The panels install as easily as regular sheathing, LP says. Upon fastening, seams are secured with advanced acrylic tape with AAMA 711-13-approved adhesive. IBS Booth C3810. 

IBS Products: Construction + Building Materials | LP

Designed for use with Strong-Drive SDWC Truss screws for rafter/truss connections, the Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Stik allows contractors to easily drive screws overhead from a standing position with no ladder. Bright orange guidelines help ensure proper alignment for each of the approved installations. IBS Booth C3025. 

IBS Products: Construction + Building Materials | Simpson Strong-Tie

Pile of wood planks | A new data map from the National Association of Home Builders shows which countries are losing, and which are benefiting from the Trump administration's tariffs on imported lumber. 

Map Shows Lumber Tariff Winners, Losers

Brick wall

Hadrian's Wall 2.0: FBR's Hyper-Efficient Bricklaying Robot

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