Choices abound when it comes to exterior flashing products, but take care to select the one appropriate for the type of door or window. More
Wood chosen for its environmentally preferable properties is rotting in 30 different Make It Right homes in New Orleans, sparking debate about the use of new--and green--building materials. More
Sarah Humphreys explores a variety of new insulation products on the market. More
Energy audits provide homeowners with assurance that their homes are free of mold... More
After months of study, the GSA recommends the federal government continue to use LEED, but also recommends using Green Globes as well. More
Recent wood research promises tremendous benefits for a variety of industries including medical science, solar, and automobilies. The research also provides increased opportunities for engineered wood as a building material. More
Air escaping from a home's HVAC system can lead to increased energy costs. Here's the fix. More
Getting in with the "big boys" is no easy task, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. It takes tough skin, the ability to handle losing, and knowing when to say "no." More
Here's how to make sure concrete masonry block walls are insulated to meet... More
Saint-Gobain, the French building material giant, named John Crowe as president and CEO of Saint-Gobain Corp., its North American holding company, and CertainTeed Corp., Saint-Gobain's North American subsidiary. Crowe will take over the position on Sept. 1, following the retirement of Peter Dachowski. More
