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BASF Expands Its High-Performance Wall Systems Portfolio
The HP+ A-Series, a flash-and-batt system from BASF, reduces lumber content, improves moisture management and achieves higher R-values
Rising Prices, Tight Inventory, And Smaller Homes: What To Expect In 2017
Several of the trends that shaped the housing market this year will carry over into next year
Resilient Construction
Resilient Construction Techniques Pay for Themselves Over Lifetime of Buildings
Using resilient construction techniques in regions prone to extreme weather events is worth the expense, according to a new study from researchers…
Appliances
Induction: The Coolest Way to Get Things Hot
Why isn't everyone cooking with induction? Probably because they don't know that much about it or how it works. Here's a primer
Has Suburban Growth And Diversity Been Overstated?
Recent report on suburbs from the Urban Land Institute is called into question
Codes + Standards
OSHA Releases Safety Recommendation Guide For Construction Industry
The guide offers advice for contractors to identify hazards, plan responses to emergencies, and inspect job sites to find potential safety and health issues.
Know Your Zones – Part 3: Ceilings and Roofs
In the final part of this three-part series, we examine some of the important factors when choosing products for ceilings and roofs.
Rise In Mortgage Debt And Home Sales Indicates Recovery
Outstanding mortgage debt grew by 1.9 percent in the third quarter, and both new and existing home sales are up from last year
Codes + Standards
Colorado Springs Moves to Tighten Construction Regulations in Landslide-Prone Areas
Colorado Springs is drafting new laws to tightly regulate construction in landslide-risk areas. The action was prompted by landslides that started…
