Frost footings add cost to a walk-out basement. Instead, you can protect the slab edge with R10 insulation, keeping frost away from the house without the need to excavate.
Missouri statute shields architects, designers, and engineers who engage in third-party design evaluations.
A new framing system catches on with architects and some builders in California.
Improper management of rain and snowmelt runoff can flood your warranty department with calls and erode your profit margin.
A little planning can save a lot of money in the efficient use of electrical cable and an electrician's time.
To further improve building envelope performance, include three-stud corners and inline floor and wall framing.
Foundation settling happens. Here's how to keep it from becoming an expensive problem and sinking your reputation.
Reducing construction and demolition waste can lower your construction costs.
If a pipe's leaking while the house is still under warranty, it's likely that the seeds of the problem were planted during construction.
Shorter pipe run lengths optimize installation costs.