As recently as a year ago, Epcon Communities was not specifying hardwood flooring in its home market of Columbus, Ohio. The builder of slab-on-grade, ranch condominiums in the $180,000 to $250,000 price range installed carpet and vinyl surfaces in its homes, says Craig Thomas, vice president of development and construction for the Dublin, Ohio-based developer. More
When Trus Joist introduced the first engineered I-joist in 1969, it wasn't to save the planet. It was to help save a building industry that depended on huge, old-growth trees that were quickly becoming scarce and more protected by regulators. More
Green may sound simple, but it can be surprisingly difficult to define. An expert... More
The Certified Forest Products Council (CFPC) has launched a new Web site (www.certifiedwood.org) that makes it easier to find and purchase lumber harvested using sustainable, environmentally friendly methods. The FSC's certification is the only one that earns points in the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System. More
Certified eco-friendly lumber, multifamily tax shelter threatened, CAD services, year-end tax checklist More
