Planning

Code-Compliant Landings for Exterior Doors
Get the specifications you need to install stairs, porches, decks, and more to provide a safe, comfortable means of egress that meets building codes.
Are 2D Drawings Obsolete for Home Building?
Using 3D modeling software instead of 2D drawings to share all the details of a home's construction avoids misunderstandings.
Why I Stopped Giving Free Estimates
How one builder's preconstruction services changed estimating from an overhead burden to a source of earnings.
10 Essentials for Quality Trim Carpentry
Remodeler Tyler Grace lays out a handful of tips, tricks, and principles that will help you become the best finish carpenter that you can be.
Foundations for Success
Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible.
Cutting Walls for Drywall Delivery
Be sure that you have sufficient access to doors or large windows, otherwise removing siding and sheathing might be the only way to get your new wallboard indoors.
Road-Ready Construction Documents
A piece of PVC pipe prevents documents and building plans from being damaged by water and tools.
Trading in Your Hammer for a Clipboard
When tradespeople transition into project-management roles, mastering record-keeping and communication skills is essential to success.
Changes to the Building Codes
Code expert Glenn Mathewson explains how changes are made to the International Residential Code, with a chart detailing the code-development process.
Engineering Lessons
The uneasy relationship between tradespeople and architects is well known, but a bigger challenge many builders face is figuring out how to get along with a structural engineer.

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