Foundations

Nolee Anderson never dreamt she’d grow up to be a carpenter. “ I really had the best of both worlds,” she said.

Elemental Hardwoods has expanded its exotic hardwood flooring line with the addition of Black Mesquite, a hard to source wood species known for its extreme stability, durability, distinctive character and grain patterns.

Carrier is partnering with Building Talent Foundation to attract and advance the next generation of HVAC technicians. 

Since 2016, Metal Panels Inc. (MPI, www.metalpanelsinc.com) has partnered with Cross Catholic Outreach (www.crosscatholic.org) to get surplus materials into the hands of struggling families impacted by hurricanes and floods in Central America and the Caribbean.

Alquist, a 3D printed home construction company and Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg are partnering to build a 3D home in Williamsburg, Virginia.

By BuildSteel [www.buildsteel.org] When some building owners consider structural systems for their construction projects, they overlook cold-formed steel (CFS) framing. Why? There are many common misconceptions about the effectiveness of…

Treated lumber prices skyrocketed this past year as inventories hit rock bottom. The result is shell-shocked project budgets. According to the National Association of Home Builders, lumber costs have spiked…