Deciding to build the perfect space for your business is a crucial and intimidating decision. Determining the right location and building size is followed by choosing what type of building ...

Editor's Note: This is first article in a series that will look at the importance of understanding the components of building construction and design. This column is designed to assist firefighters ...

All building construction types and occupancy use have variables that create identifiable similarities but also distinct differences that distinguishes that building’s eventual performance under ...

Construction teams are no strangers to high-risk projects, including work on fully occupied buildings. Capital construction on fully occupied buildings comes with unique challenges that require a ...

Reading the roof of a fire building starts as the apparatus nears the incident, including assessment of the roof's pitch and covering, of ventilation indicators, and of dead loads and structural ...