Research and new methods are making it easier than ever to frame homes for lower utility bills and greater energy efficiency

Keeping your floor systems solid and quiet is a true engineering challenge for home builders. Just don’t expect kudos for quiet floors from homebuyers—they assume that’s what they’ll get in a new home

Keeping water away from where it doesn’t belong in the shower is all in the details. Here’s a checklist for mitigating shower leaks

Why insulation is crucial for managing moisture

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

Online sales leads are crucial to business, but a new survey finds builders aren’t taking enough advantage, and their failure to follow up means they're missing out on new leads

Modern building assemblies are less tolerant of design and installation flaws, which requires that today’s homes be better designed and built

Compact duct systems are one strategy contractors have successfully used for many years to ensure occupant comfort