These standards require skylights to undergo test procedures that are slightly different from those required for other fenestrations, and which are also different from Miami-Dade's procedures. More
Focused solely on surfaces and details, Miami architect Barry Sugerman completely transformed this bathroom without altering the location of a single plumbing fixture or adding square footage.At the owner's request, Sugerman didn't borrow space from other rooms. More
Bill Feinberg of Allied Kitchen & Bath in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., found a great way to exchange leads with his appliance dealer: He put a company display in the dealer's two showrooms. He started with a display in one of their showrooms 10 years ago and recently installed one in the firm's new Ft. Lauderdale location. More
This line of garage door openers now includes a chain-driven unit, the Martin DC 2500. Part of the Early American Collection of carriage-style garage doors, the Presidential Series includes eight wood designs inspired by American presidents. More
As building codes in coastal areas target windows, manufacturers beef up products with impact-resistant glass and structures.The hurricane, which trampled the Bahamas, southern Florida, and south-central Louisiana in August 1992 caused an estimated $25 billion in damages -- the most expensive natural disaster in U.S. history according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Since Andrew, Florida and other coastal regions have continued to beef up building codes to withstand the brunt of flying debris and air pressure.While the strictest regulations have been and continue to be in place in Miami-Dade County for some time, on March 1, the entire Florida Building Code enacted more stringent requirements for builders, requiring homes to withstand winds from 110 to 150 mph, depending on the county, according to PGT Industries. More
Making the most of the construction boom, new joist bracing system, lumber price update, local codes limited in Florida More
Building on fill can be fatal, BOCA adopts new stair rules, verdict in Masonite suit More
Certified eco-friendly lumber, multifamily tax shelter threatened, CAD services, year-end tax checklist More
