One of the earliest roofing materials was thatch, bundled reeds attached to rafters. Surprisingly weathertight, it is incredibly labor intensive, taking even a skilled thatcher weeks to complete.

I’ve got one last project before winter sets in. I want to build a small shed, but I’m not sure how to frame the standard gable roof. I can handle placing the framing square to make the plumb and heel ...

Governments around the world are hoping that by teaching prison inmates construction skills they can both reduce reoffending rates and bridge the skills gap in the industry. Lucy Barnard speaks to the ...