Image1
Are Poured Basement Walls Better than CMUs for Below-Grade Construction?
South Patios
HURRICANE HARVEY REBUILD
The own­ers’ for­mer home, destroyed by Hur­ri­cane Har­vey, was the touch­stone for fam­i­ly gath­er­ings for near­ly two decades, and its loss was dev­as­tat­ing for the fam­i­ly.
Everything Your Customer Wants You to Know About the Latest LEED Changes
Con­trac­tors, archi­tects and engi­neers are design­ing and con­struct­ing new build­ings that are using renew­able mate­ri­als, invest­ing in sus­tain­able HVAC sys­tems, and are improv­ing the build­ing enve­lope to reduce the amount of ener­gy waste.
Springhouse Village IMG 4030
SPRINGHOUSE VILLAGE SENIOR CENTER
Sound-Proof Assist­ed Liv­ing Cen­ter Com­plet­ed On-Time Amidst Pan­dem­ic. Spring­house Vil­lage Senior Cen­ter has received high praise from res­i­dents and vis­i­tors for its wel­com­ing design, res­i­dent safe­ty, and peace­ful atmos­phere.
3
KRAFTHAUS
The Krafthaus home was built in the plains of Black For­est, Col­orado which meant a high water table (4’ below grade), poor soil qual­i­ty, and weath­er con­di­tions that includ­ed high wind gusts and snow drifts up to 5 feet tall.
Image1
Top Tips for Building a FEMA Approved Storm Shelters
Man standing on wood frame construction
Masonry vs. Wood Frame Construction and a Better Option
As tech­nol­o­gy has advanced, new con­struc­tion meth­ods have emerged. Under­stand­ing the tra­di­tion­al mason­ry vs. wood frame rival­ry sets the stage for why a bet­ter alter­na­tive exists.
Image1
Considerations for Building an Energy-Efficient Home in Texas
How to Build Ener­gy-Effi­cient Home in Texas: Things to Con­sid­er
Image1
The Foundation of Construction: A Guide to Building Code Foundation Requirements