While residential and commercial construction may look similar on the surface, they pursue different goals, adhere to ...

Deciding to build the perfect space for your business is a crucial and intimidating decision. Determining the right location and building size is followed by choosing what type of building ...

All building construction types and occupancy use have variables that create identifiable similarities but also distinct differences that distinguishes that building’s eventual performance under ...

In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, the importance of adhering to legal and regulatory frameworks cannot be overstated. One of the most essential aspects of ensuring that a building ...

Because a Type IV building is more robust and thus more fire resistive — strategically — than a leaner Type III building, they are listed out of order numerically. The August 2009 installment ...

Construction teams are no strangers to high-risk projects, including work on fully occupied buildings. Capital construction on fully occupied buildings comes with unique challenges that require a ...