The doors could soon close on new construction of wood-framed homes. At least that is what many regulators are pushing to make happen. After decades of wood-framed houses being pummeled by wildfires, ...

Dear Jim: I am looking at various construction options for our new house. I like concrete for its strength, efficiency and abundant materials. What are some of the common ways concrete can be used for ...

As rebuilding from the Palisades and Eaton fires gets under way, some homeowners are choosing to build differently. Instead of the usual wood framing, they’re working with a material typically ...