Materials

Smarter strategies can save money, speed construction, improve energy efficiency, and cut down on job-site wasteby Joseph Lstiburek

Laminated-veneer lumber lets you assemble big beams without a big crewby John Spier

Tips from a custom framer make the engineered-lumber learning curve easier to negotiateby John Spier

Dramatic strength combined with zero shrinkage puts engineered beams and headers on more and more job sitesby Scott Gibson

Learning the language of grade stamps can help builders pass framing inspections and avoid callbacksby Stephen Smulski

by Scott Gibson

Strategies for toning down sound transmission in wood-framed floors and ceilingsby Russell DuPree