Building Technology
A compilation of building science and technology news, trends, products and business best practices for US builders and remodelers
The Dow Chemical Co. has launched an international student design competition focused on creating near-zero housing structures using both passive and...
Beazer, Oakwood, and Winchester are among the home builders utilizing building information modeling technology to gain efficiencies in the tough...
From optimizing foundation design to reducing roof pitch to re-thinking your trash-removal process, Lean operations guru Scott Sedam identifies...
Meritage Homes has earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star 2011 Partner of the Year Award for leading the industry in reducing...
The Styrofoam SIS structural insulated sheathing from Dow combines three functions in one product: structural lateral bracing and transverse loads,...
Fourth survey shows growing popularity of green remodeling, but challenges persist
There's plenty of green product labels out there. The NAHB Research Center offers an evaluation of the major programs.
Green construction attorney and blogger Chris Cheatham talks about the potential legal pitfalls in green building and remodeling
Sprinklers will not be required in all new Minnesota homes, according to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune.
Going green doesn’t have to cost more. Experts at the NAHB Research Center have identified design and construction tactics that builders have used to...
