Getting ready to break ground on a new project? The work that happens before the first foundation is poured can make or break your entire construction timeline.

Contractors regularly look at the basic U.S. residential concrete foundation as being a three-day process. Excavation, footing forming and concrete placement on day one; wall forming and concrete ...

No one wants to buy a newly built home and deal with unexpected construction issues, such as water leaks, window leaks, roof leaks, or foundation damage. If you discover any of these issues, ...

Every homeowner faces the reality of foundation settling at some point. Your house naturally shifts and adjusts over time, but understanding what to expect helps you distinguish between normal ...

Question: I’m having a hard time convincing some homeowners that they don’t have a drainage problem but rather that they need a dehumidifier in their new basement to offset the effects of the humidity ...

Ryan E. Smith, Associate Professor and Director of the Integrated Technology & Architecture Center (ITAC) at the University of Utah and the Modular Building Institute Educational Foundations are ...