Modern Structural Systems Blog

Accessory dwelling units are having a moment. Some of that is real demand — aging…

Schedules slip for predictable reasons: incomplete framing packages, rework from out-of-square walls, wet lumber that…

Fire exposure and coastal corrosion are not abstract “resilience” talking points. They are load cases…

Remodels fail differently than new builds. You inherit out-of-level floors, unknown bearing walls, mixed eras…

If you’re managing construction projects these days, you know the landscape is shifting fast. Labor…

Like anything that’s new to you, there can be a lot of cold-formed steel misconceptions…

The use of wood frames in building construction dates back thousands of years — you…

Barndominium houses are all the rage these days, especially in rural properties. They are steel…

Many residential and commercial projects require building permits. Getting a permit may seem like a…