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Maximizing energy performance to cost in new construction homes is every homebuilder’s goal and every homebuyer’s expectation. Research shows that homebuyers want energy efficiency but also need affordability. For builders committed to maximizing efficiency, fiberglass and mineral wool insulation products offer both performance and cost-effectiveness.

Installed Building Products, Inc. announced on Dec. 16 the acquisition of Capital Insulation, LLC and CBS & Mirror, LLC. Capital is located in Houston and serves the single-family, multifamily and commercial end-markets.

The ROCKWOOL Board of Directors has approved a $100 million-plus investment in a new production line in Mississippi for industrial insulation products. The new production line will help meet the growing demand from the process industry in the Gulf of Mexico region.

As homebuilders work to decarbonize construction, sourcing low-carbon building materials, including insulation, is an important objective. However, it can be challenging to make informed choices when misleading information about the carbon impacts of products is commonly cited.

The global spray foam insulation market is estimated to be valued at $2.97 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $4.12 billion by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate of 4.8 percent from 2024 to 2031.

The Rainscreen Association in North America held its first conference, with a theme of “Creating Buildings That Endure,” on Nov. 7 in Chicago.

Woodgrain Inc. and JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. have entered into an asset purchase agreement for the sale of the Towanda, Pennsylvania, plant to Woodgrain. Woodgrain previously held an ownership position in the Towanda facility from 2002-2012.

The Lester Group announced the appointment of Dana Cowart as its new president. The strategic appointment is effective immediately, as the company seeks to leverage Cowart’s extensive experience in the industry to drive forward its strategic initiatives and enhance operational effectiveness.

The Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council, which sponsors and coordinates the North American Contractor Certification and Architectural Glass and Metal Technician programs, North America’s only third-party credentials for glazing contractors and glaziers, has entered into exploratory talks to identify collaboration opportunities with the National Glass Association, a provider of glass industry resources, such as MyGlassClass.com, technical manuals and industry events.

The months leading up to March, which is National Ladder Safety Month, are critical because the milestone month does more than amplify a safety message; it also celebrates message penetration and accident reduction.