Residential Construction

Long a staple of commercial construction, steel framing systems continue to gain popularity in the residential construction market. Although the form of a finished steel stud wall resembles a…

Southern yellow pine lumber is created from four species of pine trees found in the southeastern states of the United States of America. These species are shortleaf, longleaf, loblolly and slash.…

Millwork refers to any wood mill-produced interior finish component that is used in building construction. These components include doors, mantels and baseboards. Millwork has typically been…

Paslode is one of seven North American Residential Construction businesses, and it is one of the leading manufacturers of cordless nail guns, pneumatic nail guns, staplers and wood fasteners. Founded…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry experiences high rates of work-related morbidity and mortality. The decline of injuries in 2008 and 2009 is attributed to fewer…

Professional associations within the construction industry are aimed at promoting excellent practices. The construction industry is broad and covers every aspect of planning, building and finishing…

Cement is usually poured into a form, using gravity as an aide, from a cement mixer. But for some construction or building projects, cement needs to be applied into areas that cannot be accessed by a…

Residential construction jobs run the gamut from gutting houses and repairing roofs to adding decks or extra rooms. If you're new to the construction industry, you don't have the reputation and…

Electricians work in three different career fields: residential, commercial and industrial. Residential is the lowest level of electrical work, requiring the least amount of study hours and less time…

ICF construction is the process of building with insulated concrete forms. Traditional concrete is filled with two layers of insulation, enabling the building owner to qualify for LEED credits and to…

With many residential construction projects, contracts are awarded through a process known as bidding. During the bid process, contractors submit their price to complete the specified work, and the…