
Shear Walls vs. Load Bearing Walls
When constructing a building, ensuring its stability and resilience is critical. Two essential components that play crucial roles in building stability are shear walls and load bearing walls.

9 Tips for New Church Construction Projects
When a church’s membership outgrows its worship space, congregation leaders often struggle with the decision on whether to expand the current facility or build a new church. Regardless of the direction taken, detailed planning helps to establish goals, stay on budget, and ensure thorough and well-managed communication with the fellowship.

Is ICF Construction Worth the Cost for Commercial Buildings?
ICF construction for commercial buildings has skyrocketed over the past few years. ICF benefits ranging from sound insulation to durability to building strength and disaster resistance have piqued a lot of interest for builders and architects. But it has some scratching their heads, mistakenly thinking ICF is more expensive and then wondering, “Is ICF construction cost worth it?”

Blower Door Test 101: Essential Guide to Airtightness in ICF Construction

Benefits of Building an Energy-Efficient Home in Florida

The Best Way to Approach High R Value Wall Construction

A Guide to Designing an Energy-Efficient Building in a Hot Climate

10 Ways to Save Money on Your Florida Homeowners Insurance
Florida homeowners often grapple with some of the nation’s highest insurance rates due to the state’s high susceptibility to hurricanes and severe storms.

A Guide to Designing an Energy-Efficient Building in a Hot Climate
Architects and contractors in hot climates must design and construct energy-efficient buildings.

A Better Approach to Fire Safety with Concrete Building Design
Non-combustible, insulated concrete form (ICF) construction is a better approach to fire safety over wood construction.