WORKFORCE
How Will Construction Solve Its Skilled Labor Crisis?
Before construction solves its labor crises, we have a much deeper, older problem to solve first. Read more
JLC BUILDER GUIDE
Builder’s Guide to Working With Steel
Jake Lewandowski on the right way to add structural steel plates, columns, and I-beams to reinforce wood-framed structures. Read more
Best Premixed Drywall Compound
Wading through the choices for what works best in any given situation. Read more
Dimensional Changes in Wood
How to calculate the changes for whatever pieces you might choose. Read more
Siding a Library With Boral
For a durably-built structure, Boral siding plays a large role and is worth the investment. Read more
Crafting a Curved Stair Tread
Gary Striegler describes how he calculated the radius of the tread mathematically, then cut a perfect arc with a router mounted on a trammel board. Read more
Cleaning Up Moldy OSB
The author recommends spraying MMR Mold Stain Remover. No scrubbing needed. Read more
Kirby Talks Safety
Project manager Jeff Kirby is uncompromising on this basic set of jobsite safety rules. Read more
Bullard’s Hard-Boiled Hat
Edward W. Bullard - who invented the hard hat back in 1919 - was recently inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Read more
