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In his book, Ownership Thinking: How to End Entitlement and Create a Culture of Accountability, Purpose, and Profit, Brad Hams states, “In the absence of information, people make stuff up.” […] The post Constructing Clear Communication with your Employees appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

In this podcast episode, host Justin Fink is joined by editorial director Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo. The guys tackle reader questions on topics including flashing to avoid […] The post Podcast Episode 67 — Siding Next to a Stepped Foundation appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

This photo captures the main level guest bathroom in a modular, net-zero ready Vermont home.   Cushman Design Group designed the net-zero ready house in coordination with Huntington Homes who built, […] The post Modular Home Guest Bath appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Tim Biebel explains the considerations made when building the roof of the 2017 ProHOME. “For a high-performance house with a conventional-looking roof, a south-facing roof is required for solar. Also […] The post ProHOME 2017: Roofing appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

A continuous air barrier is critical to a high-performance home. At the ProHOME, and most of our recent builds, we rely on Intello Plus membrane to carry the bulk of […] The post Second-Floor Air Barrier appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

“Hey, did your deodorant give out?” I heard one guy on the crew ask another as they were stapling 1×3 strapping over the Intello Plus membrane in a tight space […] The post Max Nail Guns Prove Popular at the ProHOME Build appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

As Reid Highley wrote in the pages of Fine Homebuilding in 2012, at its best, an entry door is a condensed reflection of a home’s design, projecting the outward attitude […] The post Ten Amazing Doors appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Building design, like many other disciplines, “reinvents” itself every decade or so. This take-out lunch spot in downtown San Francisco is a “new” concept in restaurants. All orders are processed […] The post Everything Old is New Again appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Digging footing holes in my region can be tough. We often have to use picks and digging bars to break through the dense silt/clay/gravel soil. And the bigger the footing, […] The post Bigfoot Through a Small Hole appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

In his book, Ownership Thinking: How to End Entitlement and Create a Culture of Accountability, Purpose, and Profit, Brad Hams states, “In the absence of information, people make stuff up.” […] The post Constructing Clear Communication with your Employees appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

In this podcast episode, host Justin Fink is joined by editorial director Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo. The guys tackle reader questions on topics including flashing to avoid […] The post Podcast Episode 67 — Siding Next to a Stepped Foundation appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

This photo captures the main level guest bathroom in a modular, net-zero ready Vermont home.   Cushman Design Group designed the net-zero ready house in coordination with Huntington Homes who built, […] The post Modular Home Guest Bath appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Tim Biebel explains the considerations made when building the roof of the 2017 ProHOME. “For a high-performance house with a conventional-looking roof, a south-facing roof is required for solar. Also […] The post ProHOME 2017: Roofing appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

A continuous air barrier is critical to a high-performance home. At the ProHOME, and most of our recent builds, we rely on Intello Plus membrane to carry the bulk of […] The post Second-Floor Air Barrier appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

“Hey, did your deodorant give out?” I heard one guy on the crew ask another as they were stapling 1×3 strapping over the Intello Plus membrane in a tight space […] The post Max Nail Guns Prove Popular at the ProHOME Build appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

As Reid Highley wrote in the pages of Fine Homebuilding in 2012, at its best, an entry door is a condensed reflection of a home’s design, projecting the outward attitude […] The post Ten Amazing Doors appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Building design, like many other disciplines, “reinvents” itself every decade or so. This take-out lunch spot in downtown San Francisco is a “new” concept in restaurants. All orders are processed […] The post Everything Old is New Again appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Digging footing holes in my region can be tough. We often have to use picks and digging bars to break through the dense silt/clay/gravel soil. And the bigger the footing, […] The post Bigfoot Through a Small Hole appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

With a new breakthrough, the high-performance polymer now could theoretically be used in any shape, size, or structure, and not just within the aerospace industry, say researchers. The same material can be found in scores of electronic devices, including cell phones and televisions.

The near surface mounted strengthening of reinforced concrete beams improves its flexural strength. Failure modes of such beams is discussed. Read...

There are three methods for design of concrete pipes for sewer sanitary. Direct design of concrete pipes, its applicability and criteria are...

Various types of soil movements occur disregard of the stresses imposed on the ground by foundations. Causes and suitable foundations for ground...

Glazing are the panels fixed into the aluminum or other types of frames to curtain wall construction. Types, Methods and construction details of...

New research details how origami structures and bio-inspired design can be used to create a crawling robot.

Punching shear is a failure mechanism in structural members like slabs and foundation by shear under the action of concentrated loads. Calculations...

Method of 3D reconstruction in civil construction involves procedure of development of three-dimensional models from three numbers of 2D orthographic...

Chemists have created a series of three-dimensional structures that take a step closer to resembling those found in nature.

Guniting is a process used in construction for repair, rehabilitation and slope stabilization purpose. Procedure, applications and advantages of...

Two types of abutments used in bridge construction, monolithic and seat type. Methods and details of seismic retrofitting of bridge abutments are...

Curtain walls are the first structural element that subjected to wind loads. Wind loads controls the structural design of curtain walls which are...

Digging footing holes in my region can be tough. We often have to use picks and digging bars to break through the dense silt/clay/gravel soil. And the bigger the footing, […] The post Bigfoot Through a Small Hole appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

If you were around when libraries still had card catalogs, you may remember the way the little drawer pulls wrapped perfectly around your finger as you tugged on them. These […] The post Open Drawers with a Piece of the Past appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

In a recent episode of the Fine Homebuilding podcast we were discussing whether it was possible to do quality, efficient jobs when working solo. My argument is that it is […] The post Working by Yourself: Tips From a Solo Carpenter appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Martha’s Vineyard is a wonderful place to be even as summer draws to a close. This breezy porch, part of a great beachside house designed by Hutker Architects symbolizes the […] The post A Breezy Vineyard Porch appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

This newly constructed Vermont Vernacular home has stunning westerly views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.  Mahogany was used for the decks with a cable railing on the upper […] The post Living on the Lake appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Fine Homebuilding associate editor Matthew Millham and design editor Brian Pontolilo join FHB editor Justin Fink in this podcast episode. In this one, the guys answer listener questions, focusing on […] The post Podcast Episode 66 — Venting and Piping and Beams, Oh My! appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

We are always tinkering with our framing techniques to try and improve them, but one that has worked well for the double stud wall is to wrap the rough openings […] The post Detailing Window and Door Openings appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Here are two of the major statistics and trends now affecting the building trades, from economist Elliot F. Eisenberg, Ph.D. Domicile Dominion: Among western industrialized nations, according to Eisenberg, Singapore’s […] The post Building Trends in a Slow-Growth Economy appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

The New Urbanism has had a major impact on planning, with most of the United States now under some version of the SmartCode, a euphemism for a planning method that […] The post “Mixed Use” Building Trends Are More Pervasive Than Expected appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Purpose of providing bridge column casing is to improve its ductility, shear and flexural capacity. Methods of column casing, details and uses are...

The near surface mounted strengthening of reinforced concrete beams improves its flexural strength. Failure modes of such beams is discussed. Read...

There are three methods for design of concrete pipes for sewer sanitary. Direct design of concrete pipes, its applicability and criteria are...

Scientists have discovered the mechanism that causes cracks to behave strangely when they spread very rapidly in brittle materials.

Various types of soil movements occur disregard of the stresses imposed on the ground by foundations. Causes and suitable foundations for ground...

Glazing are the panels fixed into the aluminum or other types of frames to curtain wall construction. Types, Methods and construction details of...

There are several machines and equipment which are employed for pile driving during construction. These machines and tools are discussed. Read More...

Moving buildings are structures relocated from its original location to new site. Different aspect of moving buildings with types and process are...

In what could be a small step for science potentially leading to a breakthrough, an engineer has taken steps toward using nanocrystal networks for artificial intelligence applications.

Alberta is a western province in Canada and is its fourth most-populous province. The “Energy Province” as it is often known for being a world leader in oil and gas industry can also very soon lead in Radon exposure. As per the Canadian Government survey, at least 6.9% of Canadian homes have a radon exposure above the normal level of 200 Bq/m3. The Radon Gas Map for Canada puts Alberta in a high exposure zone. These facts are based on geological data which considers the type of rock formation in that particular area which emanates the Radon gas. Radon gas is an odorless radioactive gas formed when the natural decay of uranium takes places in the rocks, soil, and water beneath the ground. Once formed radon travels to the earth surface and is quite harmless outdoors. However, when it seeps into a building like a house or a school through the cracks in the foundation, walls, well water, etc. and accumulates inside the building. Radon gas has been the second leading cause of lung cancer a...

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Imagine a tire that could heal after being punctured or a rubber band that never snapped. Researchers have developed a new type of rubber that is as tough as natural rubber but can also self-heal.

Foundation structures are subjected to different types of attacks from underground water and soils and hence necessary protection measures are...

Swimming pools are constructed with concrete as a material for residential as well as hotels, clubs and schools. Read More at Basic Requirements in...

Performance of concrete during fire is appreciable. Fire resistance of concrete materials, structures and methods to improve fire resistance are...

Excavation monitoring system is used to provide safety during excavations for construction works. Objectives and types of systems are...

Several excavation dewatering options are available to facilitate construction activities. Factors affecting and selection of dewatering system is...

There's 'Counting Crows,' counting sheep, counting blessings and now researchers have their own version of 'counting cars' -- literally -- in an attempt to improve traffic flow on South Florida's and our nation's overcrowded roads. And with more than 263 million registered passenger vehicles in the United States and more than 14 million registered vehicles in Florida alone, this is no small feat.

Maine has a rich portfolio of traditional forms of residential architecture. Wonderful examples of Georgian, Federal, Italinate, Shingle Style, and others abound, but modern houses are relatively rare. So this […] The post Standing out in the Maine Woods appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

This modern looking carport brings to mind Ed Ruschas paintings of gas stations from the 1960s. The rusted Corten steel adds a dynamic sense of weight and balance. Architect – […] The post Carport appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Maybe it won’t actually stop a bullet, but a seamless copper or stainless steel shower floor will stay leak-free and handsome for years to come. And because Diamond Spas builds […] The post Bulletproof and Beautiful Metal Shower Pans appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

This bright and inviting living room/dining area basks in the sun and allows for a glimpse up into the children’s play loft. The loft is attached to their bedrooms at […] The post Living Space with a Peekaboo Loft appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

For the most part, the roof framing of the ProHOME is standard:  2×12 rafters and 3.5-in.-by-16-in. Eastern Parallam PSL ridge beams provided by Weyerhaeuser make up the brunt of the […] The post Extra-Deep Roof Framing appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

 Abandoned architecture has always interested me on both the visual and philosophical levels. Some years back I came across this modest but beautiful abandoned mansard-roofed house in East Machias, Maine, […] The post Unanswered Questions appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

In this podcast episode, host and editor Justin Fink is joined by editorial director Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo. Brian talks about his recent visit with South-Dakota-based master […] The post Podcast Episode 64 — Top-Down Shingling, Dormers, Trimwork, and Working Alone appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Tim Biebel of Prudent Living details the factors that determined how the ProHOME would be framed. “We used a double-sided wall assembly, so it’s a 12-in.-thick wall. We used a […] The post ProHOME 2017: Framing appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Today, the desired book, toy or household appliance can be purchased by a click only -- thanks to online mail order business and smart logistics. The bottleneck in logistics, however, is the high-bay store, where many picking and detection processes cannot yet be executed automatically by robots. At the Amazon Robotics Challenge in Nagoya, Japan, a team has demonstrated how future warehousing may work.

Researchers have studied grain boundaries for decades and gained some insight into the types of properties grain boundaries produce, but no one has been able to nail down a universal system to predict if a certain configuration of atoms at grain boundaries will make a material stronger or more pliable. An interdisciplinary team of researchers have cracked the code by juicing a computer with an algorithm that allows it to learn the elusive 'why' behind the boundaries' qualities.

The LEED system is more associated with the construction of green buildings. This is not for a particular type of green building, but any type for...

Cigarette butts are toxic for the environment. Encapsulating them into asphalt traps the chemicals in the filters and improves the performance of the construction material.

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YEG inspections also does log home inspections. Off to Camrose tomorrow #yeginspections #loghomeinspection # Camrose — view on Instagram https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/20634959_496243857403037_1255245574265896960_n.jpg

By using concurrent design and nanomanufacturing, researchers produce inexpensive material surfaces for use in ultra-thin solar cells that can absorb more light.

Road transportation is an essential network for any country. Classification of roads based on many factors such as materials, locations, traffic etc....

Application of sumps and ditches within an excavation is one of the elementary method of dewatering employed in construction. Uses and advantages of...

The slabs constructed on ground must be designed taking into consideration the crack control factors. Reinforcement details for slabs-on-ground is...

Ultrasound brain surgery has enormous potential for the treatment of neurological diseases and cancers, but getting sound waves through the skull and into the brain is no easy task. To address this problem, a team of researchers has now developed a ceramic skull implant through which doctors can deliver ultrasound treatments on demand and on a recurring basis.

Architectural concrete provides higher aesthetic finish and serves the structural function for a building. Mix proportions, features and uses of...

Advanced plastics could usher in lighter, cheaper, more energy-efficient product components, including those used in vehicles, LEDs and computers -- if only they were better at dissipating heat.

Researchers are looking to insects -- specifically cicadas -- for insight into the design of artificial surfaces with de-icing, self-cleaning and anti-fogging abilities.

The orientation of green buildings for efficiency and functionality is considered during construction. Read More at Orientation of Green Office...

The location where the green building is indented to be constructed and the environment surround the location play an important role in the overall...

Unlike other back-saving devices, this one is mechanized and was tested with motion capture, force plates and electromyography.

Modern construction methods involves proper planning and design to reduce construction time, cost and maintains overall sustainability of each...

The LEED system is more associated with the construction of green buildings. This is not for a particular type of green building, but any type for...