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Embodied Carbon Emissions in Buildings: Ways to Measure and Reduce Carbon Emissions
While many in the construction industry are focusing on building net zero, or zero energy ready, homes and improving sustainability and res…
Industry Trends7 min
A Guide to Passive House Construction
According to the Passive House Institute, passive houses save up to 90 % of space heating- and cooling-related energy compared with typical …
Curb Appeal5 min
How to Coordinate Exterior House Colors and Features
Though your siding will likely make up the bulk of your exterior, there are multiple elements at play to consider when choosing colors—thin…
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Building Enclosure Podcast: Craig Miles Talks Diversity in Construction
For building professionals, listening to and learning from experts on construction industry podcasts is a key way to grow in the field, exp…
Industry Trends7 min
A Guide to Siding Corners
As home builders, it's critical to find ways to deliver top-tier building solutions for your clients while remaining efficient. This helps …
Business Advice6 min
Horizontal Property Regimes: How to Help Prevent Row Home Fires
The trend to live near downtown hasn't waned in recent years. However, finding empty lots to construct new houses continues to pose a chall…
Business Advice6 min
How to Install Insulation Sheathing with LP® NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing
New to the LP® Structural Solutions portfolio, LP® NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing is a …
Trends5 min
4 Siding Tips for First-Time Homeowners
The process of buying a home can be overwhelming, from financing and budgeting to navigating inspections and paperwork. Then, of course, th…
Business Advice5 min
How to Engage Design Conscious Construction Clients
With an abundance of inspiration at their disposal, clients may have design goals that exceed their budget. We talked to building professio…
Business Advice6 min
How Pivoting to Premium Products Can Reduce Customer Callbacks
With today's hot housing market the last thing you want to do is stop, backtrack, and address a customer callback. In any economy, callback…
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6 minThe Importance of Marketing in the Construction Industry
In recent years, the construction industry has seen an upward trend when it comes to spending on new construction with forecasts of 2,5 tri…
Business Advice5 min
Second Floor Sub-Flooring: Choosing the Right Sub-Floor for Second Stories
Few things are more downright frustrating than a tattletale squeaky floor-especially irksome squeaks that come from the floor above. For ho…