Wood truss construction surged in popularity in the 1960s and ’70s, but back then most buildings that used metal-plate-connected wood trusses had flat ceilings. With today’s CAD and BIM technology, ...

Roof trusses cost an average of $285 per truss, but these costs can vary significantly depending on the size, type and material. In addition, you’ll need to hire an experienced roof contractor to ...

I’m sure you’ve driven across or seen large steel truss bridges that are made by combining any number of huge steel beams into right triangles that interconnect. When viewed from the side they look ...

We are adding a master bedroom and family room "wing" to our house. It will have a standard pitched roof. Do you recommend having the roof stick built with lumber or using pre-made roof trusses? — Arn ...

I have never understood how we as fire fighters continue to be killed in buildings constructed of light-weight steel trusses. These units also referred to as bar joists are utilized in lieu of wood ...

A team led by architect Perkins&Will and Thompson Construction is creatively using inverted bowstring trusses to transform a Tulsa Macy’s department store built in 1994 into a new city icon—the slick ...

The potential dangers of lightweight construction and its inherent deficiencies must be understood by every firefighter and fire officer. From a strategic and tactical standpoint, lightweight ...

With the trusses delivered, the build moves into a major phase. This piece follows the installation process, the framing of the second floor, and the first look at how the interior layout starts ...

I’m sure you’ve driven across or seen large steel truss bridges that are made by combining any number of huge steel beams into right triangles that interconnect. When viewed from the side they look ...