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A study by an internet marketing-and-research company finds websites for building and construction firms are the least friendly to mobile devices.

In some markets, a shortage of skilled labor is delaying the completion of new homes and driving wages upward. A tile setter in Denver can earn $100,000 a year.

The Department of Agriculture will spend $1 million to train builders, engineers and architects as it promotes the use of advanced wood building materials.

Stumped on what kind of structural panel to use on the job? Fire up your smartphone or tablet and get the app.

Warning of inspections in June, the agency invited 200 contractors and property managers in Connecticut to attend an information session about the rule.

Letters seek a $150 fee from builders for using a patented but vaguely defined moisture removal process. Advocates call it a "patent troll." Patent owners disagree.

The net-zero energy house in California includes many energy-efficiency features and comes with its own battery-powered car. Honda says it will give plans and specs away for free.

An air-source heat pump powers this air-conditioning and heating unit designed for installation by homeowners.

Citing government data, the National Association of Home Builders says new home sales are "effectively flat" and that sales of existing homes show a "significant decline."

Remodeling magazine's annual cost vs. value study ranks projects by the proportion of money that can be recouped when reselling the property.