The National Association of Home Builders' new National Green Building Standard... More
To hear the national media talk, the small Kansas town of Greensburg is a phoenix... More
Last month's NAHB National Green Building Conference served as a powerful reminder... More
Competing standards and certifications could raise awareness about eco-friendly home building and the products that go into it. More
Ask a third- or fourth-generation LBM executive about his company's sawmill roots,... More
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) will conduct a series of interviews with various members and experts in the coming months. The first is with Bill Hayward, president, CEO, and chief sustainability officer of Hayward Lumber in Monterey, Calif. Hayward discussed green building and the impact dealers can have on this important initiative. More
Tripping the Light Fantastic: New bulb technology and more interest in letting the sunshine in are keeping staff illuminated at lower cost. More
Several of you responded to the July Editor's Note as well as to other letter-writers regarding "The Weight of Wood," in which editor Craig Webb suggested that the green movement should be viewed as an opportunity for LBM dealers to get past wood's historical role in their operations and review its true value to their yards today. Some letters have been edited for space. More
Tagging along on the heels of the early century construction boom, the market supply for roofing materials is expected to continue its healthy growth spurt with an anticipated value surpassing $15 billion in 2010. More
In the year since NAHB introduced its Model Green Home Building Guidelines, at... More
