Whether or not you are into the green movement, selling products associated with words like "toxic" and "health risk" doesn't sound like a good idea. But what if those products are found all around the home, both inside and out, and almost everywhere else? And what if even experts still aren't sure of what to make of it? A debate taking place over PVC has lawmakers pushing for research, environmentalists pressuring companies, and green builders disagreeing about what direction to take. In the meantime, everyone else is trying to decide what to do. More
If it's not easy being green, no one told the home building industry. As the seeds of the green-building movement continue to sprout across the country, it is evident that one of the seminal achievements of our generation will be a global shift to sustainable, resource-efficient construction. More
Market demand rarely justifies getting a chain-of-custody certificate for green-certified lumber. But new standards and green building's expected growth could combine to make certification a necessity at your business. Getting it is easier than you might think. More
In the year since NAHB introduced its Model Green Home Building Guidelines, at... More
The 2005 Green Building Conference showcased the many faces--and dispelled many of... More
Builders and architects now have clear and practical guidelines for how to participate in and capitalize on the "Green Marketplace." More
In the name of the environment, domestic terrorists are attacking home builders and the pro dealers that supply them. More
Simonton Names New President; MSLBMDA Appoints New Officers; Do it Best Awards Members More
