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Not too many years ago, hydronic floor heating systems were all the rage with the hip-green crowd.

In 2012, the U.S. Department of Energy began work on the development of a voluntary national scoring system used to quantify commercial building’s energy efficiency.

Today’s builders are challenged with delivering homes that will pass codes and exceed buyer expectations for energy efficiency without compromising job site efficiency and profitability.

As I sat through a seminar on construction, the presenter said something that I found rather annoying.

An interesting anti-LEED movement seems to be gaining momentum among states that are opposed to the USGBC LEED rating system.

Each industry is the master of their trade; we can learn a lot from one another if we’re willing to listen.

Welcome to Walls & Ceilings’ debut annual roundup of some of the best contractors in the country. This gathering brings together the industry’s most progressive and resourceful group.

Nestled in the town of Westerly, R.I., is a small beachfront community called Weekapaug.

Check out the most requested products of 2013.

We have all heard the phrase “two wrongs do not make a right,” and I am hopeful that today’s parents are still passing along this value to their children.