
Understanding Insurance When Building a New Home
Understanding insurance is key when building a new home — for both homeowners and builders.

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.

6 Phases in the Life Cycle of a Construction Project

How to Attach Siding to an ICF Substrate

How to Build an ICF Barndominium

Controlling Commercial Construction Labor Costs with ICF
Controlling Commercial Construction Labor Costs with ICF

How to Build a House Foundation: 7 Steps to get a Solid Foundation

Construction Jobsite Sanitation: 10 Tips for Keeping Your Contractors Safe on a Jobsite

How to Insulate Block Walls for Optimal Thermal Efficiency
Want to improve thermal efficiency? Learn how to insulate block walls effectively with the best methods and materials for energy-saving results!

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.