New Study Shows Construction Costs Doubled Inflation Rate in 2022

A new NAHB study shows costs per square foot for single-family construction rose at more than twice the inflation rate last year. The Consumer Price Index rose 8% in 2022 but the median square foot price to build a new single-family detached home jumped 18%, more than double that rate. This is according to a […]

The Latest Hot Wood? How About Bamboo

Sometimes looked down upon by those in the trade, at least one expert sees bamboo potentially as important in building as concrete and steel. Bamboo may not get quite the respect in the building and construction industry as more widely used woods but its time may be coming. “Bamboo has a real part to play […]

PaintLine Brings New Larger Spray Booth to Jobsites

The Portable Jobsite Spray Booth XL, a taller version of PaintLine’s popular booth, has now been introduced. Bigger is better…at least when it comes to jobsite spray booths. It’s why PaintLine has introduced a taller version of its Portable Jobsite Spray Booth XL, measuring out at 94.5” high and ideal for spraying interior doors and […]

A Small Solution to the Big Housing Crisis

Call them ADUs, backyard cottages or garage conversions but accessory houses may be becoming builders’ best friends. The shortage of housing in America has been well documented but now new research is showing that accessory dwelling units – ADUs – are rapidly gaining in popularity and could represent a major opportunity for the construction industry […]

The Boss Goes All-In on Wood

A new museum dedicated to rock superstar Bruce Springsteen will feature mass timber construction prominently. He’s more accustomed to fine wooden guitars, but Bruce Springsteen’s new legacy museum housing his archives will be a mass timber building which will feature some of its structure left exposed at the ceiling and in the supporting columns. It […]

The DIY Revolution: Unveiling Its Impact on Woodworking

The Home & Garden Television (HGTV) channel has taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with its array of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) shows—all inspiring homeowners to take on house renovation projects independently without professional contractor involvement. HGTV’s lineup of DIY shows features everyday people tackling ambitious home makeovers involving everything from simple fixes to full-scale renovations. […]