Component construction represents an efficient way to increase accuracy of construction while helping to deal with a ...

Two Suffolk homes have won awards for their innovative designs, with practicality and function recognised by the Royal Institute of Architects.

are for laying out studs, joists or rafters every 16 in. But what's the deal with those little diamonds or triangles? They're 'truss marks' for 19.2-in. layouts (which save on framing materials).

Olympia Steel Buildings specializes in steel building projects for a variety of industries and uses. All Olympia buildings are made in the U.S. with 100% American-made steel and are customizable ...

The move towards modern, precision-manufactured construction techniques has placed timber frame and trussed rafter systems at the centre of a quiet transformation, one that is reshaping how homes are ...

We begin by showing the process of preparing young Wadang wood for use in rafter construction. Despite its age, the wood proves to be a sturdy material that can withstand the stresses and weight ...

Gary Gray, general manager at Muir Timber Systems, argues that timber systems and trusses in particular are driving the ... The move towards modern, precision-manufactured construction techniques has ...