on November 02,2010 in Product Review
on October 15,2010 in Product Review
on October 15,2010 in Product Review
on October 12,2010 in Product Review
An Atlanta homeowner was looking to expand her 2,300 square-foot, mid-century modern ranch-style home with a space large enough to include a kitchen, living room and fireplace. The issue that many...
on October 07,2010 in Feature
Implementing the principles of Lean in home building is no easy task, but the payoffs in waste reduction and cost savings can be substantial. Lean expert Scott Sedam provides a roadmap for getting...
on October 07,2010 in Feature
There are a number of reasons builders might make the decision to switch building products, materials, or systems. A different product may offer first-cost or labor savings over your current product...
on September 27,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The editors of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines are in search of the latest “breakthrough” products for the residential construction industry for our annual 101 Best New...
on September 17,2010 in Product Review
OSB sheathing is designed to slow down or block the progress of fire in residential and commercial buildings.
on September 17,2010 in Product Review
The new Platinum Series insulating concrete forms (ICF) from Logix are made with BASF’s patented Neopor beads. Tiny graphite particles give Neopor its platinum color, which acts as an...
on September 17,2010 in Product Review
The entire engineered wood product line from Boise Cascade is now available as FSC Chain-of-Custody-certified through the Forest Stewardship Council.
on September 17,2010 in Product Review
ZIP System wall panels from Huber Engineered Woods are now available in longer lengths designed specifically for high-wind regions.
on September 15,2010 in Product Review
New pointSIX Flooring from Ainsworth features a patented tapered-edge technology whereby a thin layer of the highly compressed fiber along all four edges of the OSB panel is milled off, removing...
on September 15,2010 in Product Review
Simpson Strong-Tie has expanded its line of Strong Frame ordinary moment frames with a 16-foot-tall column and 14-, 18- and 20-foot-wide beams.
on September 15,2010 in Product Review
iLevel’s Shear Brace prefabricated shear panel has received ICC-ES 2009 IBC/IRC code compliance verification for tall walls (up to 20 feet) and two-story applications.
on April 01,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Proposals by federal banking regulators to tighten restrictions on commercial real estate (CRE) lending could further exacerbate a severe acquisition, development and construction (AD&C)...
on March 23,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Seen as a high-value feature of a new home, basements have advanced significantly since the time of low ceilings, cobwebs and damp areas.
on March 10,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The new system uses a closed triangular lip to the stud to create a stronger flange and what the company believes is the safest drywall framing you can do
on March 09,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing Incorporated’s MiraSEAL, a 100-percent solids, cold fluid-applied modified polymer that cures to form a flexible, monolithic waterproofing membrane for...
on February 04,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The new fire-resistant OSB can be used for roof and wall sheathing, ceilings, soffits, subfloors and electrical panels
on January 11,2010 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The new lumber line carries great Green credentials and is treated with a mold inhibitor to help it stay clean and bright on the jobsite
