There’s a quiet beauty in building with natural wood,a sense of warmth, calm, and timeless strength that concrete or steel ...

Shear Wall Design Methods The first step in shear wall design for commercial structures starts with determining the loads that need to be resisted. Chapter 16 of International Building Code (IBC) ...

Ask the Builder: New trusses let you dispense with interior bearing walls You re looking at magnificent floor trusses. These are spanning 28 feet, but you can go greater distances with ease.

CM-131 Construction: Wood & Masonry 3 Credits An introduction to construction methods and materials: wood frame, plank and beam, and plywood skins; mill and other fireproof and non-fireproof wall ...