Achieving a tight building envelope is the new objective for many homebuilders and homeowners. A systems-wide approach combining thermal in…
Traditional sheds offer practical storage for items like tools, garden equipment and out-of-season toys. Today, sheds are becoming an exten…
The last Wednesday in October has been designated Sustainability Day throughout the world. Since the mid-1990s, LP has made great strides i…
If you’re feeling the pinch in cash flow this month, you’re not alone. In fact, 84% of all construction companies face tough cash flow chal…
Over the past 25 years, Jim Peterson has learned how to sell value to his remodeling customers. Peterson owns Rembrandt Exteriors, LLC in s…
There are basically two ways builders can boost their bottom lines: lower costs and increased revenue. In a previous blog, we focused on th…
Homebuyers have shifted toward energy-efficient new homes in recent years, with energy efficiency among one of the most sought-after traits…
“Do this, not that” is a common saying in the building industry. Controversial techniques for construction, outdated codes and incorrect ap…
When James and Stella bought their home in coastal Wilmington, NC, in 2011, the original wood siding was still on the 108-year-old home. Un…
The supply of modestly priced starter homes continues to drop nationwide. A recent report by Realtor.com found that the number of homes pri…
Any building professional will tell you that the quality of a building material is only as good as its warranty. This is why LP Building So…
While it’s perfectly alright for a jazz musician to improvise, that approach doesn’t always work as well in homebuilding. Architects, speci…
Siding installers use many different brands of circular saws, but their preferred saw may not be as important as the siding material they a…
Masterfully achieving modern architectural styles in multifamily designs takes expertise and patience, especially when a tight budget compe…
There’s been a 5% increase in construction employment in the last year, and unemployment is at a 20-year low. According to projections from…
Builders don’t want to take chances on unproven materials – and they’re wary of products that bill themselves as “high performance” without…
Brent Taylor, owner of the O.C. Taylor remodeling company in Raleigh, North Carolina, recently had a starring role on the Lifetime Channel’…
There are only two ways to boost your bottom line: increase revenue and cut costs. In this blog, we’ll explore innovative ways for builders…
According to the latest American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, about 4 million people now work in residential construction …