What is timber frame construction? Construct a tried-and-true timber frame using timber framing joints in this how-to, complete with helpful tips. Traditional timber framing looks great, and is very ...

Chicago, incorporated in 1833 with a population of 350, began innovating as soon as it was born. Poised on the prairie’s stoop as the West was opening, Chicago created a lasting contribution to the ...

BUILDING MY SHOP WALLS! Basic Framing and Drywall The foundation of any great workspace starts with solid walls—and in this episode, I’m taking you step by step through framing and drywalling my shop ...

In the last two articles we looked at concrete and steel, two of the basic building blocks of commercial construction. This month we will discuss wood and how it is used in commercial construction. As ...

In the sustainable home building industry, many prospective homeowners want to make environmentally friendly choices, but struggle to make sense of a building industry that labels every house framing ...

Every day, firefighters across this country respond to structure fires. Sadly, many of them don't fully understand the problem to which they are responding. Photo by Michael L. Smith These old ...

Modular building, if brought to scale, has the potential to reduce construction costs and make building new homes more affordable, especially in areas experiencing severe affordable housing shortages.