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The BASF Corp. unveils a liquid admixture for use in concrete exposed to freeze-thaw cycles. It will produce a mix that's as much as 30% stronger than air-entrained concrete.

The building-industry trade group says new federal rules would require permits be issued for a greater number of projects and would lead to delays.

Complaints from Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Illinois claim Azek PVC decking is defective. The lawsuits have now been consolidated in a New Jersey court.

A French design firm develops a prototype for a 1615-sq.-ft. house built from blocks of foam insulation and laminated-veneer lumber.

Contractors who make sustainable building their focus face a variety of business risks that mainstream builders don't have.

New device allows three-dimensional images of interior spaces to be created quickly and easily. Why look at simple photos when you can fly around the room?

The annual conference sponsored by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association is the largest building efficiency program in the region.

Acetylated wood is an alternative to conventional chemical treatments, but the company didn't see a quick enough return on its investment to continue producing it.

Construction of single-family homes dropped by about 16% in January. Builder confidence also fell. The National Association of Home Builders says the weather is mostly to blame.

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is seeking lower exposure limits for crystalline silica, but the National Association of Home Builders says the agency doesn't understand how the new rule…