APA - The Engineered Wood Association introduces the second article in its Builder Tips series of publications.

The 2012 Survey of Construction from the Census Bureau shows that on average it takes about seven months from obtaining a building permit to completing a new single-family home

A house consists of a series of integrated and interrelated components and systems that affect one other, which is why collaborative design and BIM can be effective tools to improve results

Advanced framing can save materials and time while boosting your homes’ efficiencies. Here are five techniques that can be adopted independently

An expert engineer in wood structures identifies the most common house framing mistakes and offers advice on how to avoid them

Looking to right-size your HVAC systems? A building science expert offers advice for getting HVAC load calculations just right

Most builders buy drywall turnkey, with both the material and the labor provided by the same contractor. Purchasing expert Charles Schneider offers a better solution