As demand for quicker, more cost-effective building solutions grows, Sun Panel Homes, a Missouri-based builder, is introducing an approach to home construction that balances speed with energy ...

Stick frame homes are not the only materials out there to build with, many alternative building techniques exist. In this Homestead tour, we visit a home North of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii ...

US MgO announced that construction is underway on the country’s first commercial-scale manufacturing plant for magnesium oxide (MgO) sheathing panels for wall, floor, and subfloor applications.

Construction of new and modern modular house. Walls made from composite wooden sip panels with styrofoam insulation inside. Building new frame of energy efficient home concept. Royalty-free licenses ...

All multifamily buildings must meet code requirements for fire-resistance between dwelling units and meet requirements for acoustical performance. This course looks more closely at designing and ...

Composite construction materials are extensively employed and have proven to be more effective than their individual components, such as steel and concrete. This is because composites combine the ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. “You couldn’t have four men carry an 8-by-32 ...

The current demands of the industry lead architects to design based on construction solutions that accelerate processes without compromising quality, while reducing waste and dependence on intensive ...