SBC Industry News

Improving the organization of your income statement by making clear distinctions between fixed and variable costs will change the way you think about your business operations. 

BASF introduces Neopor Plus— a construction grade, graphite enhanced polystyrene (GPS) rigid foam insulation.

Strong numbers were reported in the latest housing market data. New housing starts increased from an annualized 1,132,000 units in August to 1,206,000 units in September, which kept residential activity near an eight-year high.

A Southern Oregon company has become the first in the United States to be certified to produce cross-laminated timber, a product that could provide an economic shot in the arm for rural communities.

Moayed's time-collapsing weapon? Modular construction.

The objective of the initiative was to support leading builders to plan, design, construct, demonstrate and monitor new models for the next generation of sustainable housing in Canada.

The Global Polyurethane Foam Market was valued at $46.8 billion in 2014, which is expected to reach $72.2 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 7.5% during the period under consideration.

Builders FirstSource (BFS) revealed today that, once it merges with ProBuild, it plans to shut down 19 of the 88 locations where the two companies' operations currently overlap.

On the historic first day of a smaller DuPont, analysts say the leaner company is poised for earnings growth by investing in three core units.

BASF experts announced they have developed a new generation of polymers where  plastic viscosity can be reduced by up to 30%, resulting in a substantial reduction of pumping pressure required to pump the concrete on the construction site.

New data from the Census Bureau shows which states have the highest number of framing contractors, and how many of those establishments keep inventory.

Savvy builders maintain relationships with mortgage companies, contractors, designers and agents that buyers can use, thus increasing their own value in a buyer’s eyes.

The staff of SBC Magazine wants to hear about what is going on in your business, so we can share it with the industry.

Bayer’s decision to narrow its focus to its core businesses of drugs and agricultural chemicals by spinning off its underperforming specialty plastics subsidiary is smart move that other leaders should be watching closely.

In China, a company named Winsun this year said it built 10 3D printed houses in just one day. The reported cost for each: just $5,000.

Freddie Mac economists are predicting another strong year for the multifamily industry. 

Alliance International, a buying partnership with $5 billion in purchasing power between Indiana based Do it Best Corp. and Canada based Home Hardware Stores Limited, has named Greg Mann as its new executive director. 

The scale is heavily tipped toward more growth in single-family construction in 2015 than any of the recovery years to date.

It's not to late to register! The National Framers Council (NFC) is holding their next national meeting on Wednesday, January 21st at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. 

Maryland has adopted the 2015 IECC for residential and commercial construction, with no significant weakening amendments.