April 26, 2018 Updated: July 18, 2023 Las Puertas del Puerto (Rico) Doors are like eyes, or maybe mouths. They tell you a lot about who's inside. Would you want to walk in and get to know them? Windows & Doors Photos Southwest photos
August 26, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Sneak Peek: Seismic Retrofitting in the San Francisco Bay Area Scouting photos for an upcoming video shoot covering moment frame, walls, foundation, and rim joists. Concrete & Masonry Framing Photos Southwest photos
May 19, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Updates from Ecuador Our Latin America Editor is on the ground in Ecuador and sending updates on construction technology, codes, and temporary housing Concrete & Masonry Framing Photos Article Southwest photos
January 7, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 An Electric Showerhead? Really? You don’t need much hot water in the tropics, but just in case, don’t adjust the nozzle, there’s no inline GFI breaker! Plumbing, Electrical Photos Southwest photos
October 25, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Safety First Means Something Different in the Third World As a building inspector, I used to spot potential health and safety violations with a keen eye, calling out “trip hazards”, “head-knockers” and “shock threats” with regularity. Photos Southwest photos
July 3, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Roofing in Ecuador Using modern pneumatic tools, a roofer plies an ancient craft in Ecuador Roofing Photos Southwest photos
June 4, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Tile Roofs: Concrete or Clay? Clay is more durable, concrete is more affordable—both are great choices that will outlive your customer Roofing Video Southwest video
May 31, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 ¡No Es Caña! A common fencing material in Central and South America is cane stalks, but these are something else entirely. Decks & Porches Photos Southwest photos
May 29, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Old School .dwg: Drawn-on-Wall Graphics? These apartment plans were drawn by a local draftsman using an older version. dwg — Drawn on Wall Graphics. Tile, Flooring, Drywall Photos Southwest photos
May 25, 2015 Updated: June 15, 2023 Green Roofs Are Not a New Thing The original “green roof” technology, thriving in the lush sierras of Tamazula, Mexico Roofing Photos Southwest photos