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<h1>Construction Quality</h1><p class="vocab-desc">A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on construction quality for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.</p>



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You Need to Talk About It: Mental Health in Construction

Men in the construction industry die by suicide at a rate nearly four times the national average. What should business leaders do about it?




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How to Install Fake Beams Like a Pro

Careful scribing and some handy solo-installation tools make for a quality installation

5 Remodeling Projects Expected to Boom in 2022

As the pandemic continues, homeowners are encouraged to spend more time indoors—so get ready for more remodel requests. Here's five projects that…

Checking Your Client’s Chimneys? Look For These Common Damages

Brick spalling, crumbling, moisture—these failures result from a lack of chimney maintenance. As fall approaches, remodelers must ensure their client…

3 Materials That May Forever Change the Home’s Makeup

With price spikes and shortages of traditional building materials, it may be time to start considering non-traditional ones

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Already registered for the in-person event? Here's what you need to know.

Lumber Prices Skyrocket During Pandemic

A 70% increase to softwood lumber products prices in single-family homes is landing first on contractors and then on to homeowners 

New Report on ADUs: 5 Fast Facts

A new report on accessory-dwelling units shows growth in most markets, with some areas (hello Portland) seeing huge increases

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TNAR Remodeler: Avoiding Water Intrusion

2021 TNAR remodeler Rob Smith, owner of E2 Homes explains the danger of improper roof flashing 

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Placing a Concrete Foundation in One Pour

Using this old-school method, footings and stem walls are formed and poured together

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