Wind power is the world's fastest-growing energy technology. Could it be too futuristic or too expensive for your clients? Because energy prices are volatile and concerns about energy dependence exist, it might not be.

One home builder hopes a recently introduced falls prevention program that anchors trades to the roof will reduce risk. A practice calling for the use of permanent roof anchors was accepted by OSHA.

For builders who have adopted new building science technologies, the market is looking bright. In the past year, the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) has met many builders who have increased their business by using factory-built sys

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Ray Tonjes, president of Ray Tonjes Builder Inc., Austin, Tx., tells readers about a few of the materials they prefer to use in their projects.

Builders can tackle problems with skilled labor and climbing energy bills at the same time by considering using insulating concrete forms (ICFs) or structural insulated panels (SIPs) in their next project. Many traditional stick-frame builders have succe

We sent top builders a survey that asked them to rate the qualities that draw them in and keep them with a manufacturer and their products. Here's how they responded.

Here's a run-down of Green Products that are energy efficient or environmentally friendly.

ACC can withstand fire and other natural disasters, and since it is lightweight and has its own insulating properties, it can save construction time and energy.