Construction Practices
Construction Practices
Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
Construction Practices
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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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
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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…
The Murder of a Tile Contractor and the Cautionary Tale Behind It
The mainstream media isn't always kind to contractors. But what about difficult homeowners? What about homeowners who are even worse than that?
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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
Breaking the Fall
Complying with OSHA’s safety rules requires planning, training and (most of all) supervision
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.
Reducing Risk When Making a Switch
Tips for easing the transition between traditional products and processes and newer, resilient options