Drywall is one of the most important components of a home’s interior. It provides smooth walls and ceilings, improves fire resistance, enhances insulation, and creates the finished appearance that ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Building upon the chemistry that oysters use in mileslong reefs, scientists have found a way to create cement that is stronger and cures faster. Jonathan Wilker, a professor of ...

It's not often that people think of the cost of building a driveway. They tend to be there, and then you drive on them. But if you are replacing an old, ruined driveway or putting one in as you build ...

A $35 million measure would exempt construction materials from state sales tax and could help spark stalled housing projects Senate President Karen Spilka and her leadership team are advancing a ...

A new building material developed by engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute could change how the world builds. Made using an enzyme that turns carbon dioxide into solid minerals, the material ...

Walk through a new build or renovation right now and you’ll hear the same language come up again and again. Warm. Natural. Timeless. But look past the pretty finishes, and you’ll see a massive shift.

The housing construction sector is heating up. The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (NYSEARCA:ITB) has surged 11.1% year to date in just nine trading days, signaling robust demand for new ...

Nahda Nabiilah is a writer and editor from Indonesia. She has always loved writing and playing games, so one day she decided to combine the two. Most of the time, writing gaming guides is a blast for ...

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Home improvement retailer Lowe’s is buying another company for about $8.8 billion in cash. The deal will add Foundation Building Materials to Lowe’s operations. Foundation Building ...

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have created a new carbon-negative building material that could transform sustainable construction. The breakthrough, published in the high-impact ...