Construction

Using the Support of Footings

Areas that have tropical weather often need plenty of space beneath them for air to circulate, so buildings in places that have something other than...

Construction

Support from the Basement

Real estate agents love to be able to tout the additional footage of any home with a basement, and they often point out the additional...

Construction

The Beauty of Beams

Support from the ground to the roof is what keeps a home from sinking in on itself, but modern homeowners want open spaces. Many of...

Construction

Building on Top of Sand

There are many areas in the world where people want to live close to nature, and ocean views are preferred. While it might seem to...