Hallie Busta is a former associate editor of products and technology at ARCHITECT, Architectural Lighting, and Residential Architect. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill school and a LEED Green Associate credential. Previously, she wrote about building-material sales and distribution at Hanley Wood. Follow her on Twitter at @HallieBusta.
Boral's U.S. division saw earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fall 9% in the first half of its fiscal year 2012 to a loss of A$51 million (US$55 million) from the year-ago period.