The B&D Interview – David England Kahn, Co-founder of Ecological Insulation
Kahn shares his expertise on high performance insulation and the importance of green building techniques B&D: Tell us a
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Building a Better Home
Energy efficiency takes on larger role as builders compete for buyers who value conservation By DON NEFF Designing and building
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Improving Construction Quality in Seven Steps
For perfect building production, all team members must have the big picture in mind by Don Neff Delivering high quality
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Infrastructure Opportunities for Builders
Contractors’ services are evolving, and with construction making up the majority of project costs, they should have a greater role
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Navigating High Performing Building Envelopes
Homeowners will have the best long-term results when their homes are designed, engineered and built as a system rather than
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Mary Cook Associates Launches Four Interior Design Projects with Toll Brothers Apartment Living
Chicago-based Mary Cook Associates (MCA), a national, award-winning commercial interior design firm, today announced it is working in partnership with Toll Brothers
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Hope Builders’ 100: Preparing 1,000 Youth for the Workforce
Across the nation, the deficit of reliable, skilled and dependable workers is a growing concern Construction is no stranger to
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Building Capital Stack in Multi-Family Urban Redevelopments
The millennial-driven demand for the live/work/play lifestyle has accelerated the pace of these mixed-use residential projects BY GIL UHLHORN Redeveloping abandoned
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Development Strategies to Manage Vapor Intrusion Risks
Due to potential health and safety risks that vapor intrusion may cause residential occupants, considerable measures must be taken to
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Digital Tech Assets Aid Analysis of Construction Issues
Today’s digital QA technology can help builders large and small deal with labor shortages and potential construction problems
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Five Construction Tech Tools to Increase Efficiency
More and more contractors are utilizing technology to increase efficiency than ever before
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Tighter Envelopes with Health Built In
Using insulated concrete forms is quickly becoming one of the healthiest and fastest ways to create the tighter continuous insulated envelops necessary for high-efficiency homes
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Understanding the Environmental Benefits of Structured Plumbing®
With kitchens and baths such critical selling points, having the best hot water distribution system in place gives an edge
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Modern Decking Techniques for Creating Multi-Purpose Space
New deck fastening methods are increasing safety and ease of installation for more intricate outdoor living spaces By Chip Manger
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Builders Beware: The 7 Deadly Sins of Construction Defects
Avoiding the most common construction defects in order to create a safe and secure home site By Don Neff What
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Disaster Shelters as Unique Options
As winter goes into full stride and the weather gets wild, there is an answer that even creates a unique
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The Effect on Builders of Changes to IECC Code
Builders face increased challenges with codes and regulations. While many present challenges to delivering new homes to consumers at affordable
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Building Safe in 2017
Builders and constructors can take four steps to better understand the makeup of the soil and design a stronger, more
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