Category Archives: International


LP Building Products Increases Range of I-Joists in the EU

LP Building Products has announced the addition of a full range of LP® SolidStart® I-Joists (ETA-12/0480; CE: 0679-CPD-0840, 0679-CPD -0839)


International Focus Product Certification

Though the benefits of engineered wood materials are universal, building codes and standards vary by country. In the European Union,


Case Study: Galower Builders Installs Better Floors in Less Time

According to London-based Galower Builders, quality doesn’t just mean high standards, it means using advanced knowledge of the latest building


International Focus

From green building regulations to new trends in urban areas, the U.K. building landscape is continually evolving. Building products manufacturers are helping builders quickly respond to industry changes and opportunities with products that fit specific market needs.


In the Face of Change

How manufacturers are meeting market needs From green building regulations to new trends in urban areas, the building landscape is


International Focus: Loft-y Goals

Homebuilders in the United Kingdom are capitalizing on the growing trend of loft conversions, transforming attic space into living space.


International Focus: Crossing the Atlantic

As you would expect, every country has its own building codes and industry standards. That’s why even the best-selling American


Rebuilding in the Face of Devastation

After the seventh largest recorded earthquake in world history hit Chile in February, Chileans are in the midst of country-wide


Lessons Learned from Overseas

Because of its strength and versatility, engineered wood has many applications in addition to its traditional uses in the building