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Wooden Wonders: Innovative Updates to an Ancient Building Material

Despite the fact that wood has been in use as a primary building material for millennia, it’s being hailed as the material of the future. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Wooden arch…

Clever Construction: 6 Green Building Materials of the Future

Think of the future. What comes to mind? Flying cars perhaps? What about robots? Most people would probably go to the extreme and think of these two things. But, why don't we take a look at some green building materials of the future? These 6 materials are seeing increasing usage in the building industry, so their entrance into mainstream home construction might not be so far away from our present time after all. SensiTile You wake up in the middle of the night…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Right on the Money: How to avoid contractor fraud

You should know things have changed regarding the way property insurance claims are handled.

These Green Building Materials Don't Just Feel Good. They Look Good!

At TerraMai, we think most people want to be eco-minded and believe that using green building materials on a project is the responsible thing to do. But, a sense of environmental goodwill isn’t the only benefit of using these sorts of materials. They can lend a unique aesthetic appeal to any space, and when combined, …

SEO For Building Materials

This is a transcription of my podcast. As this is a transcript, you’ll have to deal with any grammar, typo or punctuation issues. It’s more like two friends having a discussion. You can click on Google Play if you’d rather listen than read. You can also subscribe to my podcasts on iTunes<br>Mark: Hello, this is Mark Mitchell from Whizard Strategy. Welcome to this episode of Building Materials Sales and Marketing podcast and today we’re going to talk about search engine optimization, SEO,…

Building Materials by Mother Earth

5 Sustainable Building Materials Changing the Way We Build

Sustainable building materials contribute to healthier environments<br>and a greener future.

4 Next-Generation Building Materials

As building material technology continues to improve, take a look at these innovative new products that could benefit facilities.

5 of the world's most eco-friendly building materials

A number of hidden factors, including the transportation involved and how they hold up in certain climates, contribute to materials' eco-friendliness.

More Building Materials of the Future

From see-through solar panels to wallpaper that charges electronic devices, these building materials of the future are sure to the way we build.

Eco-friendly building material

A new eco-friendly building material that saves water and reduces the amount of debris in a building construction is the right material. This is the sort of sustainable and eco-friendly material th…

The ABCs of Green Building Materials

Used in a wide variety of ways in the building construction market, aluminum is a very versatile green building material, particularly when it's recycled.

Vinyl Siding: The Truth About This Surprisingly Green Building Material

Environmentally friendly construction has become one of the biggest trends in home improvement over the past decade or so. More and more, homeowners want the building materials used in their home improvement projects to be environmentally friendly, also known... Read More

Using hemp as a sustainable building material

Hempcrete is made from a mixture of the woody part of the hemp plant and lime. When used as a building material, it "has an energy saving of 67 percent over using traditional concrete." And, when it is mixed with other materials such as sand or cement, the result becomes a versatile building material that can be used to make plywood, insulation, sills, roofs, floors, wallboard, pipes and bricks. This article examines the sustainable aspect of research and development of hempcrete as a…

Blogger Engagement for Building Materials Companies

Blogger Engagement for Building Materials Companies: How to Get More People Talking About Your Building Product.

Improving the sound insulation of building materials

Researcher Alberto Esteban-González has developed a method for measuring the soundproofing performance of building materials by means of small samples, thus reducing costs and resources.