Important Considerations for Building an Energy Efficient Home in California
A Look at the Rising Cost of Lumber in Home Building
A slowdown at the lumber mills due to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with other factors, has led to lumber shortages and skyrocketing prices.
Controlling Commercial Construction Labor Costs with ICF
Controlling Commercial Construction Labor Costs with ICF
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) Vs. Wood-Frame Construction
Insulated concrete forms (ICF) create a more energy-efficient, quiet, and healthy building than one built with wood-frame construction. ICF buildings are also more resistant to disaster, fire, insect, and moisture intrusion than wood-frame structures.
Understanding Resilience in Construction: 4 Critical Considerations
What R-Value Do You Need for Basement Walls?
The proper R‑value of basement walls will produce energy-efficient, durable, healthy, and comfortable homes. Learn what R‑value your basement walls should have.
Are Poured Basement Walls Better than CMUs for Below-Grade Construction?
Understanding the Construction Process for an ICF Home Addition
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.
7 Things to Know About Basement Insulation Code
For building code basement insulation, there are 7 important things to know.