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Floodproof on a Floodplain

An impressive addition to the IDEA Home series, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is a master class in engineering and creative design, with builder Michael Freiburger out-thinking an exceptionally tricky lot




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Codes & Standards

OSHA's Preliminary List of 2023's Most Frequently Cited Standards in Violations

Fall-related violations continue to plague the construction industry despite ample free education and resources 

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Merging Ancient Construction With Modern Living

This vacation home pushes the boundaries of traditional log construction techniques and incorporates elegant details elevating this typically rustic building method

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Women at WIRC: Jessica Cargile Talks Business Management and Work/Life Balance

Jessica Cargile owns and operates a custom building company with her husband, a dynamic that requires constant teamwork and an intentional effort to strike a healthy work/life balance 

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How the Zero Energy Ready Home Update Emphasizes Resilience and Decarbonization

ZERH Version 2, released in December of 2022, will boost the efficiency and performance of single-family homes, preparing them for the increasingly oppressive weather

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Making a Custom Home Among the Redwoods

Designing a not-cramped-feeling, three-bedroom home on a tight lot surrounded by protected redwoods was no easy task. But through high ceilings, abundant glazing, and thoughtful spatial detailing, architect Heidi Richardson achieved the improbable. 

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Improve Thermal Performance and Lower Costs

An optimized, value-engineered approach to framing kills two birds with one stone

Construction

Detailing for Dissimilar Materials

Creating adequate separation between materials is critical to mitigating cracks (and worse) along cementitious surfaces.

Codes & Standards

An Introduction to the Zero Energy Ready Home Program

Late in 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home program announced the rollout of ZERH Single Family Version 2

Construction

Guest Column: Residential Construction Trends to Follow in 2023

PERC shares homeowner trends to keep on your radar in the New Year.

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Trouble-Free Stucco Overhangs

Transitions from walls to horizontal surfaces are prone to moisture problems. Attention to proper detailing in these areas is key.

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