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Builders Lead List of Fastest Shrinking Jobs

It’s not the best time to be a builder, according to a 24/7 Wall St. list. Construction-related gigs have been on the decline over the last...

Market Data + Trends

Skilled workers are leaving the construction game, either by changing careers or picking up stakes

Codes + Standards

Proposed standard, now open for public comment, addresses lack of uniformity worldwide

Codes + Standards

Common causes and technical issues addressed; side-by side examination of rating tools

Energy Efficiency

New Tariffs for Chinese Imported Solar Panels

The ruling was made to give U.S. manufacturers an advantage equal to its overseas counterparts.

Energy Efficiency

Builders Adjust to California’s Drought

The California Building Industry Association has taken action to save water

Insulation

All insulation products—including fiberglass batts and spray foams—perform well when properly installed

Building Materials

Exclusive Research: The Supply Train

Builders, architects, and designers share what they want from new products, sales pitches, and manufacturer relationships

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Between hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and active lava-spewing volcanoes (okay, that one’s a stretch), 35.8 million homes have a ...

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Solar-power system prices have fallen drastically over the last several years, down from $8 a watt in 2008 to today’s $4.43 per...

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December