Xella competition entrant in FastCompany Magazine

Hebel AAC is Around the World of Concrete Hebel AAC will be at booth # N2755 at the 2010 World of Concrete.

Hebel AAC Featured at the Builder's Show Hebel AAC will be featured at the 2010 International Builder's show in Las Vegas, NV. Come by to see us in the North Hall, Booth #: N 2739

Coastal Living Magazine Chooses Hebel AAC as Building Material for 2009 Idea House Hurricane-resistant sustainable product provides perfect choice for national magazine showhouse. Atlanta -- March 10, 2009 -- Coastal Living magazine selected Xella Aircrete North America, the world leader in autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), to provide the building materials for the magazine's nationally recognized 2009 Idea House, which marks a decade of Idea Houses for the publication. Construction began in mid-February, and the house will be open to the public for tours beginning in late August and continuing through mid-October.

The Healthiest Housing Markets for 2009 Builder, in conjunction with Hanley Wood Market Intelligence, debuts its metric for determining markets with the best and least potential. By: Boyce Thompson With most economists and builders expecting a national market decline this year, this may not seem like the best time to be selecting the "healthiest" markets in the country. Virtually every market was down last year. But a close look at the numbers reveals that some markets have way outperformed others during the last four years and are likely to continue to do so this year...

"Green" Housing Takes an Unlikely Turn The pursuit of ‘green’ buildings that will preserve the environment may possibly veer off in an unpredictable direction that will change the face of America’s housing. Contradictory though it may sound, concrete is raising its ugly head as an attractive and ‘green’ alternative for residential housing. Although concrete has been used in European homes for over fifty years, it has not been in any way popular in U.S.A. If the thought of gray concrete homes in small town America is abhorrent to you - think again...

Xella International Nails Record Profits in Declining Building Products ATLANTA – January 15, 2009 – The parent company of Xella Aircrete North America, building materials manufacturer Xella International, increased sales by 9.5% to $1.8 billion for fiscal year 2008. All three of its business segments – Building Materials, Dry Lining Systems and Raw Materials – contributed positively to the sales increase.

Allen University to Benefit from State of the Art Building Material Hebel Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Used in Construction of Two Dorms. ATLANTA – November 12, 2008 – Today Xella Aircrete North America, the world leader in autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), announces the installation of its Hebel wall, floor and roof systems at two new dorms at Allen University in South Carolina. The school is among the first in the nation to use Xella’s environmentally friendly building solution.

Environmentally Sensitive and Cost-Effective Concrete Gaining Ground as Building Material Choice By Peter L. Mosca Business in general, and the construction and building sectors specifically, are more competitive, cost-conscious and environmentally aware than at any other time in our nation's history. With profits shrinking and consumers choosing more and more 'green' developers, a product that has been around since the mid 1990's is gaining ground in developments across the country.....

Designing with Autocalved Aerated Concrete: New Provisions and Sustainable Properties By Williams D. Palmer Jr. , PE This article highlights new developments and explains the environmental benefits of building with AAC and how it simplifies construction by limiting the number of different products involved.

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete: Product Offers Tremendous Business Opportunities for the Masonry Contractor Unfortunately, many architects, designers, and specifiers in this country are not aware of the technology or its many benefits. In reality, AAC offers a tremendous opportunity for the masonry contractor to increase his business opportunities. Other trades are actively pursuing this work, and the masonry contractor must become proactive and fight for his share of this growing market...

Eco-Remodeling and New Green Construction: Beyond the Facade By B.J.Harris In some ways looking at building materials ecologically is a lot like looking at a box of cereal. A product may give you the impression it's healthy because of the way it looks - or it may be sold in bulk to give the perception of value...

Xella is an Approved AIA Continuing Education Provider Xella offers AIA/CES course. Contact us to schedule your next training. Call: 888-XELLA-US or email: hebel-usa@xella.com

What Construction Material is the Best For a Hurricane Proof House? If you are someone preparing to build a new house in a hurricane prone region, you may wonder what construction material is the best for a hurricane proof house...