Materials

Posted on April 17, 2024

The Problem With Quartz: Rising Health Concerns Prompt Bans and New Safety Measures

By Heather Wright

Despite its enduring popularity for its style and durability, quartz countertops... More

Tags: Materials, Products, Building Materials, Countertops, Health

Posted on March 09, 2023

By Blaine Brownell

Do hazardous chemicals like vinyl chloride belong in our building products? More

Tags: Materials, Alternative Materials, Disaster Recovery, Architecture, Building Materials

Posted on February 16, 2023

By Blaine Brownell

Blaine Brownell writes, "We must account for the emissions that result from... More

Tags: Materials, Carbon Footprint, Architecture, Building Materials, Carbon dioxide emissions

Posted on August 15, 2021

Building Materials Prices Climbing at Record Year-To-Date Pace

While lumber prices are falling, the prices of other building materials continue... More

Tags: Lumber, Materials, Drywall, Building Materials, Steel