As the demand for outdoor living continues, interior trends are making their way outside

In the land of the giants, local builders make their stand, sale by sale

Making the most of innovations in energy efficiency demands a technical understanding of the whys and hows behind the codes themselves. Here’s how to bone up on what your code official will be looking for 

To meet sales, marketing, and profit objectives, a firm grasp on a precise number isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential

How MiCareerQuest aims to finding an answer to the construction industry's labor shortage

Demand for rental housing is at an all-time high, fueled by a wave of Millennials who are taking their first steps into living on their own.

The eight-page Raised-Heel Trusses for Efficient, Cost-Effective, Comfortable Homes (Form R330) offers detailed illustration and installation instructions, and describes how a raised-heel truss construction system can increase a home's structural and energy performance.

A new city ordinance makes solar systems mandatory for commercial and residential construction. Builders might oppose another regulation, though.