To learn which construction safety regulations are top of mind at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), look no further than its annual list of the most...

Many large corporations, from big box retailers to mall owners, have at least one thing in common: huge buildings with large, flat roofs. It’s little wonder so many are going solar...

Residential roofing crews have a tough job. They're expected to perform their work quickly, often in uncomfortable weather, and they haul materials and tools up and down ladders...

Your projects are only as good as the subcontractors who help you build them. And their work is only as good as the direction they receive. When you find yourself facing problems...

Bob Stupica, a plumber in the Chicago area, has bailed out weekend DIY warriors countless times. “There have been some unusual problems, like the time a guy connected his toilet to...

Dump trucks are mainstays of construction sites — and the cause of serious and often fatal injuries. It’s not uncommon for kids to have endless fun dumping things from plastic dump...

A general contractor’s job is getting projects built. But much of the day-to-day work involved comes down to communication. And at no time is good communication more important than...

Cats are number one threat to birds in the wild. Can you guess the number two threat? It’s buildings. Every year, hundreds of millions of birds are killed flying into manmade...

A Rockefeller-backed initiative is changing the way cities think about their future. The new buzzword in sustainability circles is “resilience.” Not only are mayors and builders...