Demand for different types of construction continued to diverge in June as residential construction increased for the month and the year while nonresidential construction spending fell...again. 

Translating what homeowners picture in their minds into what they see on their property can be a challenging task. As a contractor, your area of expertise is recommending the right product based on performance, ease of install, and availability – while the homeowner may be selecting a product based on criteria that are harder to express: issues of design, perceptions of quality, or simply what feels like “home.”

Subcontractors buy materials, hire labor, bid against competitors and then have crews install materials. 

Another round of steep price increases and supply-chain disruptions are wreaking hardships on contractors, driving up construction costs and slowing projects, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released. 

Modular construction is growing in popularity, and for good reason. Here are just a few of the reasons more contractors like you are choosing modular wall systems.

The Wall You Install Will Need To Be Able To Stand Up To Various Climate Challenges, So How Do You Choose Materials That Guarantee High Performance?

Following the rapid growth of its specialty ceiling and wall business in recent years, CertainTeed has announced the launch of a newly realigned ceilings resource focused on the commercial architecture and design industry. 

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has updated its white paper, "Choosing Between Fire Retardant and Standard Core Metal Composite Material" and made it available as a free download on their website