Wood into Paper? Sure. But Paper into Wood? Yup

A new Swedish company said it has perfected a process to turn paper back into wood. Call it reversal of fortune if you will, but PaperShell, based in Tibro, Sweden has introduced new technology that converts paper into a durable, artificial wood, according to a report in Metropolis, the design magazine. It just showed its […]

VIDEO: Meet Ethan Abramson

Welcome to a brand new IWF Network News feature, hosted by industry personality Ethan Abramson. This first episode introduces Ethan and gives a recap of the successful 2024 IWF event. Learn more about Ethan at ethanabramson.com and follow him on Instagram @thebuildwithethan.

Lowe’s and Home Depot Numbers Offer Encouragement

The two big DIY doppelgangers each reported better financial results for their recent quarters and that’s good news. The home improvement and remodeling business is not exactly out of the woods yet but signs continue to emerge that the long-anticipated bottoming-out has occurred and the upswing is starting. Both Depot and Lowe’s showed small gains […]

Lot Supply Up Again According to New Zonda Index

For the second consecutive quarter the New Home Lot Supply Index shows an increase in what’s available. The new Zonda Index reports a 5.4 percent increase for the fourth quarter of last year, which is good news for builders. “Land and lot supply is at the healthiest levels we’ve seen in years,” according to Ali […]

Office to Residential Conversions Tops in New York and Washington, DC

The national movement to convert office buildings to apartments continues to gain momentum, especially in certain cities. As the commercial office market continues to soften with the work-from-home movement remaining in place, a number of cities are leading the way to the number of unit conversions to residential uses. A new RentCafe analysis of Yardi […]

Figuring Out the Carbon Footprint of Mass Timber Structures Just Got Easier

For builders working with mass timber, a new tool helps to find out exactly how much carbon these structures are emitting. Developed for the new Portland, OR airport terminal that features an innovative use of mass timber, the University of Washington’s Applied Research Consortium’s new tool called UpStream solves a big question for builders. “We […]