Everyone knows housing is not exactly cheap. For many people, the decision to build a new home is one of the most significant ...

INCREASING, THEY’RE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SAVE. WHETHER IT’S COVID OR TARIFFS, CERTAINLY THE COST OF BUILDING SUPPLIES IS GOING UP AND I DON’T SEE IT COMING BACK DOWN. STARTING IN SEPTEMBER WHEN THEY ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often ...

So how much does it cost to build a new home? A lot more than it did compared to just a couple of years ago. In 2022, the construction cost of the typical new single-family home was $392,241, ...

Concrete is no longer just a niche material in residential construction. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the shortcomings of traditional wood-framed homes are being laid bare.

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A Louisville woman built a home using Insulated Concrete Forms to reduce energy costs and environmental impact. The concrete structure provides protection from extreme weather and results in ...

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Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. But wood construction isn't engineered ...