LiteForm Technologies invented a new insulating concrete form decking system, the... More
Armstrong adds contemporary flare to classic Shaker detailing in its new Trevant... More
In what could be a major step toward quieting the wood-certification dispute, the U.S. Green Building Council has proposed giving credit under its LEED program to several currently unrecognized wood-certification groups for at least helping bring more transparency to green construction efforts. More
Cross-laminated timber could turn North American mid-rise projects into citadels... More
Creating a consistent product isn't easy when the ingredients are changing daily. More
Decades ago, soon after starting work at my local hardware store, the manager tipped me off to a vital skill: Learning to speed-read a label faster than the customer so you can sound like an expert on that product. In LBM, when you're dealing with pro contractors, you need far more expertise to prove your worth More
When builders think of going green in coming years, which construction products... More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will preferentially select wood in its new building projects, seek to enhance research and development in green building materials, and look for ways to show off wood as a green building material in big buildings, Agriculture Secretary Tim Vilsack announced. More
Great Southern Wood Preserving Inc. completed strategic alliance with U.S. Lumber Group in which Great Southern will become a minority owner of U.S. Lumber. More
