Building Smart on the Coast: Building on the coast means dealing with tough codes, potential hurricanes and earthquakes, environmental issues and more.

Construction along the coasts brings many challenges: tough codes, building houses that resist potential hurricanes or earthquakes, and dealing with a delicate environment. Learn how to build smart and strong on the coast.

The Construction Process

Building in a coastal area means more than enjoying an ocean breeze on the jobsite. Find out about the building materials and the techniques that will produce a durable, safe home in a sometimes hostile environment.

• Raised Floor Systems: One Design for Coastal Construction
• Framing for Strength
• Coastal Construction That Can Stand Up to Hurricanes
• Concrete Homes for Building on the Coast
• Storm-Resistant Windows
• The Evolution of Modular Construction

Codes, the Environment and Business Issues

Coastal regions have fragile environments, and new construction in these areas is tightly regulated. See how other builders on both coasts protect their natural surroundings while complying with tough codes.

• Building in a Coastal Environment
• Keeping Coastal Erosion at Bay
• Building on the West Coast: Facing Earthquakes, Fires and Mudslides
• Building on the Coast Means Tough Codes
• Coastal Construction: Better Building, Codes, Materials
• Storm Sellers: Hurricane-Resistant Building Attracts Buyers