Traditional wood-frame construction has long been the standard in residential building, although this presents a major ...

RSG 3-D is revolutionising fire-resistant construction with a durable, non-combustible system proven in real-world disasters ...

Las Vegas — Materials maker Avient Corp. has developed a flame-retardant (FR) composite sandwich panel for modular construction walls, flooring and ceilings. The producer of compounds ...

The flame retardant market is estimated to reach a valuation of USD 7.9 billion in 2024. The demand for flame retardant is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.6% through 2034. The industry is ...

Homes made of recycled surfboards could be one answer to Maui’s housing challenges. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on ...

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. will expand its production capacity for flame-retardant compounds based on polyolefins and ...

The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety is urging L.A. County supervisors to expand the wildfire construction ...

The Flame Retardants Market is poised for steady growth, driven by rising safety regulations and demand across construction, electronics, and transportation sectors. Innovations in eco-friendly ...

That's because California is one of the few states with building codes that require using fire-resistant materials in places prone to wildfires. Still, thousands of other homeowners in the urban ...

Among other things, the maps show where fire-resistant building codes apply and where residents could be subject to annual brush inspections. Local governments can use them to guide future planning.

The Riverside City Council passed an ordinance requiring 100 feet of defensible space around buildings in high-risk fire ...