Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) and Traditional Wall Systems: Key Differences in Modern Construction

Each wall system brings specific characteristics to a project...Evaluating factors like structural demands, energy ...

In HelloNation, Insulation Expert Mike Mancuso Details the Main Types of Insulation for Commercial Buildings

What are the main types of insulation for commercial buildings? According to HelloNation, choosing the right insulation is not simply about filling walls with material; it is a decision that affects a ...

New Educational Resource Explains Mineral Wool vs Fiberglass Insulation for Metal Building Performance

Insulation4Less publishes updated resource covering condensation control, fire resistance, sound performance, and ...

Metal Building Construction Expands Beyond Traditional Warehouse Applications

Design flexibility and structural performance have opened the door to a much wider range of building applications”— ...
Wall Street Journal

QXO to Buy Kodiak Building for $2.25 Billion

QXO QXO2.57%increase; green up pointing triangle agreed to buy closely held building materials distributor Kodiak Building Partners for about $2.25 billion in cash and stock, continuing its rapid ...
Wall Street Journal

Before Building a New Home on Lake Michigan, They Checked In With the Neighbors

When a lakefront lot sits empty for more than a decade—especially in the desirable Chicago suburb of Evanston, Ill.,—there’s probably a reason. Longtime Evanston residents Dr. Eric Ruderman and his ...
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Fungi turn shredded mattress foam into lightweight building insulation

Swinburne researchers have turned old, unwanted mattresses into safe and sustainable building insulation materials using fungi. The team grew a common fungus together with shredded mattress foam to ...