When it comes to construction projects, the image of large machines at work is often the first thing that comes to mind. But the planning and teamwork that leads up to that stage are just as essential. Incredible Bulk explores the six key steps that turn an idea into a finished, move-in-ready building.

How To Prepare For A New Construction Project

The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of minerals and natural resources. By adopting green initiatives, they can reduce their environmental impact while also benefiting the well-being of individuals and society. Saddleback Roofing talks about some of the top benefits of sustainable construction.

The Benefits of Sustainable Construction

Modular building construction is gaining traction in the global construction and engineering industry due to its cost-efficiency and sustainability. Saddleback Roofing takes a look at both the pros and cons of modular construction to provide some helpful information.

The Pros and Cons of Modular Construction

A building material distributor is a vital part of the supply chain that helps manufacturers and customers achieve their goals. To help you understand why they are important, Incredible Bulk talks about the variety of services and solutions building material distributors provide for the construction industry as well as the economy.

Why Are Building Material Distributors Important For The Economy

Saddleback Roofing Inc. on Comparing The Different Types Of Insulation Materials.

Comparing The Different Types Of Insulation Materials

In this week’s episode, host Kristin Hayes talks with Pat Layton, director of the Wood Utilization + Design Institute at Clemson University, about the resurgence in constructing buildings with wood and, in particular, with mass timber. Layton discusses the development and adoption of mass timber in the United States, along with the environmental and architectural benefits of integrating mass timber into construction projects. Layton also discusses the manufacturing process for mass timber and the fire resistance and structural strength of the material compared to more mainstream building materials, such as steel and concrete.

References and recommendations:

Woodworks map of mass timber projects; https://www.woodworks.org/resources/mapping-mass-timber/

Mass Timber Business Case Studies; https://www.woodworks.org/resources/mass-timber-business-case-studies/

Cost comparisons of building with mass timber vs other materials; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIcr0R3w9ZQ

Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center, a building created with mass timber; https://www.thinkwood.com/construction-projects/andy-quattlebaum-outdoor-education-center

Building projects that use wood and mass timber as the main material; https://www.woodworks.org/award-gallery/

Building with Mass Timber, with Pat Layton

NAHB discusses the whiplash of activity on the Trump administration’s tariff and immigration policies, and NAHB’s advocacy efforts to work with the administration on solutions. Also, get the latest news on the 2025 International Builders' Show in the Builders' Show Insider segment.

How NAHB is Navigating Actions on Tariffs and Immigration

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Incredible Bulk was founded in 2015 and has since become one of the fastest-growing construction suppliers in the Bahamas. Our mission is to meet the rising demand for top-notch construction materials on the island, as well as across the Caribbean, by providing services to both construction companies and retailers. Our team has a wealth of industry knowledge, experience, and supply relationships which enable Industrial Bulk to source, ship, and distribute construction supplies, thereby aiding in the success of our partners in the industry.

Resources Radio is a weekly podcast by Resources for the Future. Each week we talk to leading experts about climate change, electricity, ecosystems, and more, making the latest research accessible to everyone.

Get the latest on the U.S. housing market, economics, and housing policy advocacy from National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez.

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