The U.S. green building market is accelerating at a dramatic rate, according to Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change released by McGraw-Hill Construction. The value of green building construction starts was up five-fold from 2005 to 2008 (from $10 billion to $36-$49 billion), and could triple by 2013

Over the past several years, many changes in building design and construction have been driven by the desire for low-maintenance, long-life materials and products. Also, there has been consistent pressure on builders to produce higher-quality homes in less time and at a lower overall price. This trend has accelerated the development of new framing systems, [...]

A few weeks ago, DWM editor Tara Taffera had the unique opportunity to interview Charles Loewen, CEO of Loewen Windows. Although the company is based in Steinbach, Manitoba, 75 percent of its business is in the United States, and it is currently taking advantage of the slower market to strengthen its business in areas such [...]