Building my own cottage is something I’ve dreamed about for as long as I can remember. But in my mind, it was a much smaller, simpler endeavour than it turned out to be. Building a house in the city ...

Foundation cost typically ranges from $5,200 to $148,000, but the national average is $9,100. The type and size of foundation, type of structure, permits, soil testing, prep work, and labor rates are ...

In construction, “a firm foundation” is no cliche. It’s a matter of tradition, good technique and honoring the building codes. How well the structure will stand–and stand up to time and ...

Each year the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) based in Mt. Vernon, Iowa holds a contest to honor the best and most difficult foundation projects of the year. Over the years, contractors ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The ground beneath us moves, and not just on those particular nights. Worse, different parts move independently and flow inexorably.