Building Materials University of Michigan Discovers 55 Harmful Chemicals in Building Materials Are your buyers getting ready to move into their newly constructed home? Here’s why they may want to wait
Building Materials Lumber Prices Double After Summer Lows—Here’s Why Softwood lumber is a hot commodity in the residential construction industry, but a slew of supply challenges are driving up prices
Economics Inflation Concerns Elevated by Labor Shortage and Lumber Tariffs How the long-term effects of high inflation could carry over into 2022
Building Materials Year-to-Date Prices for Building Materials Reached Record High Through October Prices for residential construction goods are still on the rise
Insulation 5 Insulation Products for a More Energy-Efficient Home Home insulation manufacturers continue to strive for greater energy efficiency and improved performance with innovation and new formulations
New-Construction Projects Labor and Material Shortages Delay Home Construction Market demand is high, but some home builders are unable to keep up
Manufacturers + Suppliers Shipping Executives Call for Government Aid to End Supply-Chain Crisis Why some manufacturing and shipping delays could extend into 2023
Sponsored Products The Best Way to Install Housewrap When installing house or building wrap, builders should follow these four easy steps to ensure optimal protection from the elements
Building Materials Supply Chain Issues Force Builders to Find Alternative Materials Contractors are more open to trying alternatives. Even if the substitution is more expensive, price is secondary to availability. But sometimes there is no option but to wait.
Purchasing 5 Supply-Chain Takeaways From the Pandemic That Will Serve You Well in the Future Stop to consider how COVID-19 has forever changed your business