
Cavity vs. Continuous Insulation: Discover the Best Option for Maximum Efficiency

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.

8 Must-Haves for a Net-Zero Energy Home
A net-zero energy home aims to make enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption needs. These are 8 must-haves for a net-zero energy home.

What is a Good R Value for Exterior Walls?

How Much Does it Cost to Frame a House?
When you build a house, framing will take the biggest bite out of your budget. However, costs vary significantly based on your home’s design and material choice.

What is the R-Value of Concrete? How to Maximize Wall Insulation with ICFs

19 Important Features of an Energy Efficient Building

How Long Does It Take to Frame a House?
Wondering how long it takes to frame a house? Discover the key factors that influence the timeline and what to expect during the framing process!

How to Build a Parking Garage That Performs for Decades

ICF vs. Steel Framing: Which Is Best For Commercial Construction?
ICFs have been used with great success for projects such as hotels, theatres, multi-story residential, office, retail, mixed-use retail, educational projects and all manner of public works and federal military applications. However, some people argue that Steel Framing is best for commercial construction, so we decided to get to the bottom of the ICF vs. Steel Framing face-off.