A Checklist for Building Party Walls the Right Way
Party wall mistakes can be costly to fix. Use this guide to avoid them
Sheet-Applied Shower Membranes Done Right
Showers are hit with more ‘rain’ than any other part of the home, inside or out. Here’s how to waterproof showers correctly against costly leaks
Even Flow: The Heartbeat of a Production Builder
Learn to speak the language of even flow and the slot system for more efficient production, greater profitability, and improved customer satisfaction
How to: Management Tips to Keep Your Team Together
Your best employees need more than money if you expect them to stay and help build your business
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Quality Matters
Tips for Achieving Trouble-Free Three-Coat Stucco
Minimize stucco problems and rework by paying attention to these crucial details
How To
Is There Mold in New Construction Homes?
Homebuyers seeking a mold-free home shouldn't assume new construction is the answer. A dry home requires proper detailing and attention to moisture management all the way through the construction process
Quality Matters
Managing Moisture in Walls
Moisture trapped in a wall can cause extensive, costly, and harmful damage. Take these steps to prevent it
Quality Matters
Waterproofing Glass Mat Backer Board
Follow these best practices for a reliable installation
Quality Matters
Solving Truss Uplift
Tim Kampert from IBACOS-PERFORM presents the causes of truss uplift, its impact on quality and customer satisfaction, and best practices to…
Moisture Management
The Quarantine Crawlspace: From Mold to Moisture Management
Some people learned a new language during quarantine. Some baked sourdough bread. Pro Builder’s Senior Editor Mike Beirne decided to…
Quality Matters
Say Goodbye to Concrete Cold Joints
A look at cold joints in concrete and how to prevent them
The New American Home
How We Built The New American Home 2021
A first-person account of the annual show home’s construction
Leadership
Is Your Problem-Solving Like Playing Whac-A-Mole?
Up your problem-solving game with these steps for process improvement
Quality Matters
Mitigate Cracks With the Right Detailing
Creating adequate separation between materials is critical to mitigating cracks (and worse) along cementitious surfaces
