The building materials market has seen drastic demand and price increases over the last year and a half. Supply decreases have continued to stifle the construction industry, independent contractors, and private consumers, even as output …
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Skyrocketing lumber prices earlier this year became a major hindrance for small and large-scale construction projects. The record-breaking cost was linked to many factors from the Covid-19 pandemic, including limited labor at lumber mills and …
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Hydrogen cells have been touted as a strong solution for taking transportation into a more sustainable future. That’s because these fuel cells produce electricity by combining hydrogen with oxygen, which creates a charge and produces …
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There’s new pressure on the construction industry and it’s coming from the insurance industry. The International Underwriting Association is urging sweeping reforms that put quality, safety, and reliability ahead of cost-cutting. With an eye towards …
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Everyone from do-it-yourselfers to large home building companies will be paying record-high prices for lumber in 2021. The cost of lumber started rising in 2020 due to a confluence of factors mostly related to the …
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The pandemic that started in 2020 delayed many construction projects, but 2021 will be full steam ahead. Residential, infrastructure, and industrial building projects, particularly in warehousing, will drive strong growth in the construction sector for …
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The International Code Council stands accused by environmentalists of siding with energy and construction industry interests against energy efficiency standards promoted by governments. On March 3, 2020, the ICC board of directors limited the voting …
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The manufacturing world has embraced plastic due to its versatility and affordability. Plastics, however, are challenging to recycle and the vast majority of plastic bags, bottles, and plastic consumer goods end up packing landfills and …
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Multiple nations around the world are making massive investments in smart city mega projects. All of them contain elements meant to reduce pollution or produce power. As a result, researchers expect the demand for advanced …
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Concrete and steel have taken architecture to new heights and without fear of fire, rot, or termites. Our cities and towns are so reliant on these materials, they are some of the most common to …
