Sometime early in a firefighter’s career–usually as part of fire school–building construction is touted to be one of the most important things firefighters should be aware of in their new trade. They ...

What is timber frame construction? Construct a tried-and-true timber frame using timber framing joints in this how-to, complete with helpful tips. Traditional timber framing looks great, and is very ...

The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual ...

Today’s evolving fireground demands a greater understanding of buildings, occupancy risk profiling (ORP) and building anatomy by all companies operating on the fireground. The identification, ...

Within the broad discipline of structural fire suppression and firefighting, the factor that defines all phases of operations, tactical assignments, command and incident outcomes is building structure ...