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A Look at the Rising Cost of Lumber in Home Building
A slowdown at the lumber mills due to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with other factors, has led to lumber shortages and skyrocketing prices.
ICF Construction in Arizona
Why ZERH Builders Profits are Decreasing
Today’s homeowners demand energy-efficient and high-performing homes. As ZERH builders strive to accommodate these demands, they also struggle with decreasing profits.
Everything You Should Know About Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Construction
8 Must-Haves for a Net-Zero Energy Home
A net-zero energy home aims to make enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption needs. These are 8 must-haves for a net-zero energy home.
6 Methods for Building Homes Faster in 2022
The building industry cites a lack of qualified construction workers as the major obstacle holding up their construction projects. Here are five ways builders can speed up home construction.
How ICF Reduces Production Time and Costs When Building a Movie Theater
ICF construction expedites the production of a movie theater and reduces labor costs over both wood-frame and CMU construction.
Replacing Disposable Homes with Durable ICF Construction
In regions prone to hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires, Fox Blocks ICF wall assembly provides an excellent alternative to wood-frame construction.
The Evolution of Building Inspections
The evolving and improving field of building inspection, along with real estate regulations, enures that today’s buyers can make more accurate and informed decisions on their building purchases than they could 50 years ago.