Solar builds are becoming more complex. “Perfect” sites with the ideal topography and terrain profile are less available, and sites that remain pose additional challenges for developers and EPCs alike ...

Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...

Learn more about basement foundation options and which ones are best for your climate. A foundation is the base of a home that supports the main structure while protecting against moisture, frost ...

Robby Brown is the founder of Pinnacle Foundation Repair, a foundation repair company that has been serving Texas for over 20 years. Commercial foundations support a heavy load and have to be ...

Homes in the Dallas area are often built to last a century or more. Residents can still find many historic homes that might look structurally sound but use foundation construction practices that are ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Sometime early in a firefighter’s career–usually as part of fire school–building construction is touted to be one of the most important things firefighters should be aware of in their new trade. They ...

I built a 6' x 8' chicken coop a few years ago that sits on 4x4 skids. This is turning out to be a bit smaller than I'd like, so I was considering something larger for the future. 16' x 16' or ...