This month’s roundup showcases a selection of new and innovative ceiling systems that feature undulating resin panels, prefabricated wooden coffers, and a simulated skylight.

This year's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show held in April experienced its largest turnout ever, with nearly 1,000 exhibitors and more than 45,000 attendees.

Spring 2008 might well have been dubbed the season of kitchen and bath, as was evident at this year’s most prominent design and trade shows—KBIS in Chicago; Eurocucina, held in conjunction with Milan’s Salone del Mobile; and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York City.

Innovative and ideal for all manner of projects—residential, hospitality, and more—our selection of outdoor products and materials includes a variety of greener exterior wood alternatives, chemical-free swimming pools and lawns, al fresco electronics, and whimsical furnishings.

Innovative and ideal for all manner of projects—residential, hospitality, and more—our selection of outdoor products and materials includes a variety of greener exterior wood alternatives, chemical-free swimming pools and lawns, al fresco electronics, and whimsical furnishings.

For residential and light construction, the International Builders’ Show is the largest there is.

Each month RECORD reviews building product related web sites and blogs that might be of interest to our readership.

Each month RECORD reviews building product related web sites and blogs that might be of interest to our readership.

Beyond addressing the obvious function of allowing passage from one environment or room to another, these new door designs meet such rigid requirements as accessibility, weather-, impact-, and smoke-resistance, and energy efficiency—all the while keeping up appearances.

Beyond addressing the obvious function of allowing passage from one environment or room to another, these new door designs meet such rigid requirements as accessibility, weather-, impact-, and smoke-resistance, and energy efficiency—all the while keeping up appearances.