Placing concrete on a vapor retarder rather than an absorptive base such as sand or gravel increases the water “bleeding” period. Concrete finishers sometimes poke holes in the vapor retarder to allow ...

This mythbuster explores the science behind recycled plastic in buildings, separating durable solutions from dangerous ...

Designing and integrating fire protection systems into mass-timber buildings presents unique challenges, even for the most experienced and creative design teams. While mass timber is often chosen for ...

A New Hampshire nonprofit organization feeling the effects of rising prices is turning to cost-saving building materials.

National mega-developer KB Home is marketing Dixon Trail as the first purpose-built “ wildfire resilient neighborhood ” in ...

National mega-developer KB Home is marketing Dixon Trail as the first purpose-built “wildfire resilient neighborhood” in the ...

For years, wildfire-resilient home and neighborhood design has been a niche consideration for many California homeowners.

Researchers across US institutions set out to enhance the properties of wood to create a "high-performance, eco-friendly ...

Australia-based building materials manufacturer and marketer James Hardie reached a deal to acquire AZEK valued at $8.75 billion, including AZEK’s net debt of approximately $386 million. Based in ...

Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, certified VITA tax preparer, IRS annual filing season program participant, and tax writer. Zoe Hansen ...

(The Center Square) –The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is expanding border wall construction in California after announcing last month construction was beginning in Texas. Under the Biden ...