5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors
Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners
Tips for Placing HVAC Ducts in Conditioned Space
See how putting HVAC ducts inside conditioned space in a home benefits both the builder and the homeowner
Don't Underestimate the Importance of Roofing Underlayment
Regardless of which product you choose to use, installing a roofing underlayment will help ensure the roof system withstands the elements and the home stays dry
How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon
Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home
Reduce Lumber Waste: 3 Effective Strategies for Home Builders
Dumpsters overflowing with lumber are merely a symptom. To really reduce lumber waste on jobsites, you need to address your systems
Construction Job Search? Make Your Résumé Shine With These Tips
Résumé-writing advice for construction industry job seekers
Brass Tacks on Hardwood
Many homeowners like the look of hardwood floors, but not the cost. Floor tiles…
Master Planning for Success
With more than 28,000 new home sales last year, the builders and developers…
Minimizing Liability for Net Zero Projects
Construction attorney Patrick Barthet is known for his weekly …
Quality Matters
One-Coat Stucco Basics—6 Common Problem Areas
Protect yourself from liability by avoiding these common stucco installation mistakes
Experts' 6 Keys to Smart Home Tech
Features, options, and products are proliferating in the smart home…
Make Book on This Design Detail
Brooklyn-based architect Robert Garneau offers eight tips for incorporating custom built-…
Energy Efficiency
Getting Some Air: Blower Door FAQ
Training consultant Sam Myers answers six of the most frequently asked questions he encounters at blower door test seminars.
The chief…
Trend Alert: 5 Places to Install a Decorative Concrete Floor
Sure, a concrete floor is typical for a…
International Builders' Show
18 Ways to Maximize Your Time at the 2019 International Builders' Show—and 10 Mistakes to Avoid
The first lesson I learned in home building was that earning only comes before learning in the dictionary. To earn more money or be successful, you first have to grow your knowledge and skill base. IBS can be instrumental in that pursuit
