Design Considerations for Horse Barn Construction with Modern Materials
19 Important Features of an Energy Efficient Building
What is a Shear Wall and How Does it Protect Your Building?
Construction of a shear wall includes materials and design that enhance a structure’s stiffness, strength, and ductility in order to withstand lateral forces from severe winds and earthquakes.
Staying Safe: Fortified Construction Protects Your Home & Family
Fortified home construction refers to using materials and techniques in combination with one another to make your home stronger and more resilient as a shelter.
Designing for Disaster Protection and Storm-Proof Homes
Exterior wind damage is responsible for 25% of all homeowner insurance claims. That doesn’t include the interior losses that occur when damaged windows and roofs let rain wreak havoc inside. While we can’t prevent windstorms, we can lessen their damage by planning home designs with wind-resistance as a top priority.
11 Healthy Building Products for New Home Construction
Construction Jobsite Sanitation: 10 Tips for Keeping Your Contractors Safe on a Jobsite
Building for the Future: Exploring ICF Construction in Washington State
4 Energy Efficient Materials to Consider for Your Next Residential Project
Energy efficiency isn’t just a trend in architecture and construction, it’s a requirement. Architects and contractors now regularly implement sustainable methods into their projects, and housing is no exception.
Rebar Sizes, Grades, and Types: Building Strength and Stability
Every structure, from towering skyscrapers to quiet family homes, relies on rebar to provide the strength and stability that concrete alone cannot deliver.