Construction Practices
Construction Practices
Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
How to Insulate a Heated, Structural Slab with XPS
ProTradeCraft's Building Resilience season three starts with making a basement more comfortable
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How to Retrofit Foundation Footings
To make a low-height basement a more comfortable living space, this remodeler digs deeper but needs to add support to do so
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6 Must-Knows for Installing Pocket Doors
Save your sanity: Do it right the first time
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Crawl Spaces to Basements: Proceed with Caution
Converting a crawl space to other uses can upgrade a home and add significant value, but when done incorrectly, it can also be disastrous
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Chelsea Caspersen: Hands On
Working her way up through the company with a tireless work ethic buids a strong foundation for leadership
Elizabeth Rhoades: Inclusive Leadership
Fresh ideas and streamlined processes are the mark of C&R Remodeling's young leader
Stefan Carlson: What Matters Most
Taking a keen interest in serving seniors and veterans defines this designer's approach
Ted O’Toole: Inventive Incentives
An impressive sales record, a team-based approach, and creative problem-solving combine to create substantial growth
Michael P. DiFabion: Rainmaker
Having learned about running the business from the ground up, this remodeler is poised for the next step
Bryan Henson: Fall Back, Spring Forward
President Allen Construction, Santa Barbara, Calif. Age 38 To avoid layoffs in 2010, Bryan Henson, then the company’s general manager, asked…
Christopher Dietz: Taking a Stand
By defending his reputation, this remodeler is drawing attention to the plight of small-business owners dealing with false online reviews
Sophie Drouin: Big Mind for Small Details
Seeing the big picture and tending to every small detail for a smooth remodeling process
TJ Monahan: Ideas Man
Design know-how and Web savvy combine to create a new and powerful bathroom design tool