Other stories by Charles Wardell

  • Every Jobsite a Stage

    AS MARKETS TIGHTEN AND builders look for ways to protect their margins, the next few years could prove to be a good time for consultants who can show them how.

  • Make Bonus Rooms Comfy

    Some customers complain that their bonus room above the garage is either too hot or too cold.

  • Building The Dream

    At first glance, landing a resort destination project seems like a dream come true. The sites are invariably spectacular, and potential buyers are eager to tack on plenty of lucrative options.

  • Under the Hood

    David Governo has a thriving law practice defending builders against construction defect claims brought by homeowners.

  • Halfway House

    Structure Development Group in Woodland Hills, Calif. is carving a new market niche with its hybrid business model.

  • Winds Of Change

    THE 2004 HURRICANE season blew the cover off a weakness in the way stucco is usually installed, with a number of Central Florida homes springing leaks despite having suffered no wind damage.

  • Closing the Crawl

    Q: When a home is built over a crawlspace foundation, what are the advantages, if any, of sealing the vents versus leaving them open?

  • Plug and Play

    PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL systems are among the most expensive and labor-intensive parts of a house.

  • A Brick Is Not A Brick

    Taken at face value, a study of Mexican bricks conducted at Clemson University's National Brick Research Center, in Anderson, S.C., and released in 2004 gives poor scores to several Mexican brick brands. Of the 28 bricks tested under ASTM C-216 by repeated freezing and thawing, only three passed...

  • Multifamily Housing: Returning to Form

    The question that's on everyone's mind is when to expect a resurgence in market-rate apartment building.