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Roof material fire ratings should be a key concern when assessing the fire resistance of roofs. Untreated wooden shingles are the most combustible and are classified as unrated unless treated...
Following seven consecutive months of gains, the list of improving U.S. housing markets remained virtually unchanged in April, with 273 metros on the National Association of Home Builders/First...
Construction spending rebounded in February with gains from depressed January levels in residential, private nonresidential, and public investment, according to an analysis of new U.S. Census...
Jobs were added in 29 states and D.C. during the past year; however, federal cuts might reduce gains.
The American National Standards Institute, ANSI, recently approved the 2012 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard, the first update to the standard since the original edition.
Rising home values pull more Americans from underwater; Single-family tenants could be tomorrow’s homebuyers; Mortgage study finds “propensity” to misreport; Feds issue rules to...
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing released its new RoofPoint Energy and Carbon Calculator that is designed to help roofing professionals measure the energy and environmental...
During New Homes Month in April, the National Association of Home Builders is showing home buyers why they can afford a higher-priced home—if it's new construction.
A Florida House bill that says state agencies should decide on a project-by-project basis which green certification standards are used on state construction passed a subcommittee vote 12-1.
A bill to reform the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
As of 2011, metro areas with the highest per owner improvement spending included the rapidly growing Sunbelt metros of Austin, Las Vegas, and Phoenix, as well as traditionally stronger markets...
February existing-home sales and prices affirm a healthy recovery is underway in the housing sector, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The list of improving U.S. housing markets expanded for a seventh consecutive month in March to include 274 metros on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets...
Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors continues to outperform windows in the fiberglass/composite category with products from their Wood-Ultrex line named as most efficient by the EPA for 2013...
Hurricane Standards from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety can help make roofs resilient in storms.
A new study shows the risk of mortgage default is one-third lower for energy-efficient, Energy Star-rated homes—a factor lenders and Congress should consider when making mortgage loans and policy...
The National Kitchen & Bath Association invites attendees to enjoy a wide range of complimentary, 30-minute presentations at Booth 3753 during the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, to be...
Nationwide housing production edged up 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 917,000 units in February, according to newly released figures from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau.
WOLF, the largest supplier of kitchen cabinets in the U.S. and a provider of building products in 28 states along the East Coast, has reported the findings of the WOLF Key Buyer Index (KBI) for...
