Building Materials Building Materials Prices Are Rising as Demand for Construction Increases Prices for in-demand building materials are softening from their mid-pandemic peaks, but as new-construction demand rises, those costs are unlikely to see significant declines
Quality Matters Don’t Cut Corners on Construction Jobsite Safety Construction jobsite safety starts with requiring your crews to use personal protective equipment to mitigate injuries
Labor + Trade Relations Construction Job Openings Are Rising, but for How Much Longer? Construction job openings rose in April, but tighter monetary policy could put a damper on the labor market in coming months
Products PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety From fall protection to air quality control, these new personal protective equipment products are designed to help keep workers safe on the jobsite
Education + Training Stockton High School Students Build Tiny Homes to Give Back to Their Community High school students in Stockton, Calif., are constructing tiny homes for local families in need
Building Science What Are Rain Chains and How Do They Work? How do rain chains stack up to the traditional downspout?
Affordability The Right Immigration Reform Means More Affordable Homes A national political stalemate over immigration reform has caused a dangerous ripple effect in housing's construction workforce
Building Science Designing For Better Indoor Air Quality As homeowners increasingly prioritize health and wellness post-pandemic, builders are taking a deeper dive into the science behind indoor air quality
Building Materials Construction Material Prices Fell for the Second Straight Month in April Construction input prices are falling after the pandemic’s historic inflation rates, and these materials are seeing the biggest annual price changes
Building Science Education in a Virtual Environment: A Look at SKOPE VR Virtual reality systems like Skope VR present an innovative tool for educating architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) students
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