Construction Practices

Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.

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Webinar: Project and Trade Management Musts—The New American Remodel 2023

Access the webinar here to learn project and trade management lessons from The New American Remodel 2023

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How to Attach a Patio Roof to an Existing House

A graceful integration may mean more work but improved functionality and aesthetics

Jobsite Know-How

How To Improve Energy Performance in Existing Attics

There’s more to insulating the attic than attic insulation; there’s venting, air sealing, and misery

Model ReModel

Model ReModel 2022: A Case Study in Sustainable, Thoughtful Construction

The eighth annual Model ReModel project features an accessory dwelling unit, designed for aging in place, attached to a 19th-century Victorian

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Building Resiliency

Model building code could aid remodelers and home owners in face of extreme weather.

COVID-19: One Remodeling Marketer Outlines Her Plan

See how Consultant and Marketing Director Megan McGuire is responding to the novel coronavirus

osha inspectors can issue violations to remodelers

Breaking the Fall

Complying with OSHA’s safety rules requires planning, training and (most of all) supervision

Bathroom Lighting

Use these guidelines to avoid common mistakes

Estimating Shortcuts for Circular Concrete Shapes

There’s more than one way to calculate quantities for curved slabs and tube forms. We review the standard math, add a shortcut, and throw in a cheat sheet for good measure.