New Construction

Proven ways to save the design team’s time and your moneyby Duo Dickinson

Using a construction calculator during planning helps avoid wasting time, money, and materialsby Rick Arnold

Tips for getting the most out of limited square footageby Sean Groom

From the ashes rises a Mediterranean-style home with eclectic details, commanding views, and comfortable roomsby John Connell

Although a 200-amp service is adequate for most residences, calculating the actual load is a good idea. This chart from Code Check Electrical can help you with your calculations.by Clifford A. Popejoy

By including his subcontractors in the design process and watching every penny, a Midwestern builder creates attractive starter homes for $45 per sq. ft.by Fernando Pagés Ruiz

A Texas builder tackles affordable housing with recycled materials, job-site waste and minimum-wage crewsby Dan Phillips

This economical house design features factory-built rooms that surround a post-and-beam coreby Libby Schroeder

In an open letter to his clients, a builder prepares them for the inevitable squeaks and cracksby John Lemon

A three-step approach helps you calculate the best size for your houseby Andy Engel

by Paul Fisette

by Thor Matteson

Shouldn't the largest investment most people ever make come with a big, thick instruction book?by John Abrams

Clay or concrete, a tile roof will outlast the next generationby J. Azevedo

How one builder creates order at the job siteby David Gerstel

Systems for labeling the timbers and adjusting the joinery keep the frame plumb and true despite variations in dimensionsby Tedd Benson

On a flat lot, footings can be oriented with precision using batter boards, string and a water levelby Tom Law

The new kitchen is the domestic version of the village squareby Johnny Grey

Or more specifically, why I hate American zoning regulationsby Mark McInturff