Construction

On construction techniques, code compliance, fire engineering, moisture management, and the operational realities of wood building at scale.

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Construction

Timber Frame Homes: Pros and Cons

Explore the distinct advantages and disadvantages of timber frame homes, covering everything from their unique aesthetics and structural integrity to higher.

Erik Larsen May 12, 2026 6 min read

Construction

Wood Home Construction Guide for Beginners

Embark on your wood home construction journey with this essential guide. Learn critical planning, material selection, foundation, framing, and finishing steps.

Erik Larsen May 11, 2026 6 min read

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Tall Wood Building Code Provisions Have Stabilized. Here's the Current Operating Picture.

The 2021 IBC introduced specific tall wood building provisions. Several code cycles have refined them. The provisions are now stable enough for…

Erik Larsen May 9, 2026 6 min read

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CLT Moisture Management Has Become the Dominant Field Engineering Question

The field engineering questions that absorbed mass timber design teams five years ago — connection detailing, fire engineering, code interpretation — have…

Erik Larsen May 9, 2026 6 min read