The definition of “sustainability” is in flux. As it pertains to construction, sustainability is constantly evolving to encompass varying approaches and priorities. In the U.S., sustainable construction is the method of creating buildings and using processes that are environmentally reliable and resource efficient throughout the building’s life cycle, including design, construction, operation, and renovation. Western Europe defines sustainable construction as a way to build that aims to reduce health and environmental impacts affected by the construction process or by buildings.
Though the construction industry has been slow to adopt the use of adhesives and sealants packaged in sausages, advantages for sustainability and efficiency abound.
Despite all the discussion and debate in society over reducing our waste and carbon footprint, sausage packages (also known as chubs) for adhesives and sealants continue to gain little support in the building industry—even though their reduced packaging and low waste factor represent a step change in sustainability.
Structural adhesives, also known as load-bearing adhesives, are substances that harden and fasten two similar or dissimilar substrate elements with high-modulus, high-strength, and permanent bonds.
Despite supply issues, the remodeling industry is experiencing strong demand and increased optimism.
October 19, 2021
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its NAHB/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 87, up five points from the third quarter of 2020.
Of the homeowners surveyed, 70% plan to purchase eco-friendly materials for their next renovation.
October 15, 2021
U.S. homeowners have an overwhelming desire for more information, more choices, and more action across the industry for eco-friendly construction materials and practices, according to the 2021 3M Home Renovation Study.
Single-family starts decreased 4.5%, and the multi-family sector decreased 13.1%.
September 9, 2021
Supply chain and labor challenges helped to push overall housing starts down 7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.53 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
In August, builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes fell five points to 75.
August 26, 2021
Higher construction costs and supply shortages, along with rising home prices, pushed builder confidence to its lowest reading since July 2020, according to the most recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.