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Ryland Homes Launches New Single-Family Homes in Ashford Crossing

Ryland Homes Atlanta is now selling new single-family homes in Ashford Crossing, their newest community located in Sugar Hill. This beautiful enclave of 87 homesites, adjacent to The Bellagio Shopping Complex, is located off Georgia Hwy. 20. Just minutes from the thriving Suwanee Town Center and Downtown Cumming, this community is also convenient to I-85, Georgia 400 and I-985.

5 Feb 2014

Brohn Homes Building New Homes in Reagan’s Overlook Just North of Austin, TX

Brohn Homes announced today that they are now building new homes in Leander on wooded acreage home sites in Reagan’s Overlook just north of Austin, TX. Prices start in the $500s.

5 Feb 2014

Owens Corning to Showcase Building Science Expertise during the 2014 International Builders' Show

Builders today require high performance building solutions that meet strict codes and embrace the concepts of energy efficiency, durability and building science. Owens Corning is committed to providing builders with the resources and solutions they require to be successful. As part of that commitment, Owens Corning will showcase its building science expertise throughout the 2014 International Builders' Show (IBS) – both in the Owens Corning booth P16 and through educational presentations for builders.

5 Feb 2014

GSA Selects Philips' SpaceWise LED Technology to Participate in the FY2013 Green Proving Ground Program

Philips, the global leader in lighting, today announced that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has selected Philips' SpaceWise technology to participate in the FY2013 Green Proving Ground (GPG) program that evaluates innovative sustainable building technologies.

5 Feb 2014

CertainTeed Unveils Building Solutions at 2014 International Builders' Show

International Builders' Show attendees will find sustainable, inventive new products, live interactive demonstrations, celebrity appearances, and a revamped Building Solutions® rewards program at the CertainTeed Corporation exhibit (#C2127), Feb. 4-6 in Las Vegas.

5 Feb 2014

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas' Endura MRL Elevator Launched for Low-Rise Buildings

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas introduces a new elevator, the endura MRL, which combines the no-nonsense functionality of hydraulics and a truly machine room-less design -- perfect for low-rise buildings.

5 Feb 2014

Trex Introduces Outdoor Lighting Collection to Provide Enhanced Ambiance, Security to Outdoor Living Space

The outdoors just got a bit brighter. Trex Company, the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products, has announced the debut of Trex® Outdoor Lighting, a complete system of energy-efficient components designed to complement Trex's high-performance outdoor products.

5 Feb 2014

CertainTeed Introduces Moisture Managing Kraft-Faced Fiberglass Batt Insulation

CertainTeed is revolutionizing the way builders and contractors approach thermal performance and moisture management with the introduction of SMARTBATT™ with MoistureSense™ Technology, the industry's first kraft-faced fiberglass batt insulation that contributes to healthier homes and buildings by intelligently managing moisture. The exclusive new product will be introduced at the International Builders Show (Booth #C2127), Feb. 4-6 in Las Vegas.

4 Feb 2014

NVR Announces Grand Opening of New Mozart Townhome Model at Riverwood Chase

NVR, Inc., one of the nation's largest homebuilding and mortgage banking companies, announces the grand opening of its new Mozart townhome model at Riverwood Chase in Toms River Township, New Jersey. Built by NVR's Ryan Homes division, the Riverwood Chase community offers new Ocean County townhomes on wooded homesites in the North Dover section of Toms River. Homes at Riverwood Chase are priced from the upper $240,000's.

4 Feb 2014

Innovative Digital Tool to Facilitate Home Building and Remodeling Process

New and existing homeowners, who are building or remodeling, now have a one-of-a-kind digital tool to simplify and bring transparency to the home building and remodeling process. A new smartphone app, BuildCHX™, just hit the market for Android, promising to provide the homeowner with a step-by-step building roadmap and digital idea boards to share ideas, selections and creative inspiration on their projects. The Apple version launched November 2013.

4 Feb 2014

Marvin Family of Brands to Exhibit at 2014 International Builders' Show

This year's International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas marks the unofficial start to the home building and remodeling season, and Marvin® Windows and Doors and Integrity® Windows and Doors are excited to exhibit at this year's show and introduce a wide array of new products that are unmatched in the industry.

4 Feb 2014

The Sonatas Community Grand Opening in Woodstock, Illinois, on February 8, 2014

Ryland Homes invites homebuyers to discover the excitement of living at The Sonatas. Conveniently located ½ mile east of Route 47 on Ware Road in Woodstock, Illinois, this community features 32 desirable new homesites in a highly sought-after location. The Sonatas’ Grand Opening celebration begins on Saturday, February 8th. Ryland’s new single-family homes at The Sonatas are priced from the low $200’s.

4 Feb 2014

Huber Engineered Woods Unveils Radiant Barrier Roof Panels Incorporating ZIP System Technology

The most recent innovation from Huber Engineered Woods combines superior strength and stiffness, moisture resistance, and now a radiant heat barrier. The new ZIP System® radiant barrier is the only roof panel that incorporates the signature ZIP System® technology with radiant heat protection.

4 Feb 2014

Weill Cornell Opens 18-Story, $650 Million Research Building

Weill Cornell Medical College has opened the Belfer Research Building, a facility that ushers in a new era for cutting-edge, translational science.

3 Feb 2014

Elkay Debuts New Sink Models at Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

Elkay debuts the Crosstown sink family and Elkay Perfect Drain sink models on the national stage this week at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, part of Design & Construction Week™ in Las Vegas, Nevada. These products represent innovation to meet the expanding design tastes and everyday needs of American homes.

3 Feb 2014