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Building smarter, explained.
Practical guidance on cold-formed steel framing, ADUs, and the shift from custom projects to build-ready housing systems — written for homeowners, builders, and developers.
housing industry
The Construction Labor Shortage: Why America Can't Build Enough Homes
America isn't just short on housing — it's short on builders. Why the labor shortage is structural, and how productized building helps close the gap.
productized housing
From Projects to Products: The Future of Productized Housing
Housing is shifting from one-off projects to repeatable products. What DfMA and digital steel framing mean for builders and developers.
citizen developer
What Is a Citizen Developer? (And How to Start)
A citizen developer is a homeowner or lot owner who adds housing in their community — an ADU, a rental, or infill. Here's what it means and how to start.
steel framing
What Is Panelized Steel Framing? A Builder's Guide
How panelized steel framing works, why it's faster and more predictable than stick framing, and where it fits ADUs, infill homes, and small developments.
build-ready
What Does Build-Ready Actually Mean in Construction?
Build-ready means resolving engineering, procurement, and manufacturing before the jobsite. Here's what a build-ready package actually includes.
ADU
Which States Allow ADUs? (2024)
Explore the top states and cities in the U.S. where building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is easiest.
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tiny houses
Types of Tiny Houses: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore the different types of tiny houses, from tiny homes on wheels to modern park models and gooseneck options. Learn the pros, cons, and unique features of each.
ADU
Investing in Your Property: How ADU's Can Generate Passive Income
This article delves into ADUs, exploring their investment potential and shedding light on how these living spaces can yield significant financial benefits.
steel framing
The Advantages of Steel Framing for Tiny Homes on Wheels
This article explores the various advantages to steel frame construction, particularly when building your own tiny house on wheels.
ADU
What is an ADU? Accessory Dwelling Units Explained
Do you have extra space sitting unused in your home or on your property? Then you might want to consider the benefits of building an ADU.
tiny homes
City of San Diego Approves Tiny Homes as Affordable Housing Option
Tiny living in California just got easier. San Diego is the latest county to approve tiny homes as an affordable housing option.
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New Ordinance Legalizes Granny Flat Rentals in Dallas, TX
Dallas has just legalized an important urban density proposal in an effort to keep affordable housing in areas where pricey apartments have taken over previously middle-income neighborhoods.
lightweight steel framing
Frame your tiny house in a day!
This video shows how easy it is to build a tiny house in one day!
volstrukt
A Starring Role!
Have you seen the latest episode of Texas Flip N Move yet? We are so excited to be included in this tiny house build challenge episode. Both teams used our steel frames to create two houses out of one! Here is the build process video!
tiny homes
Best in Show?!? We'll take it!
We are honored to have received Best in Show at the DC/Virginia Tiny House show!
steel framing
Award Winning Collaboration
Sheena Henry and Ross Pennington's award winning tiny house on wheels, 'Method to NOMADness', has been judged 'Best Collaborative Build' at the 2018 Georgia Tiny House Festival. The collaborators? Sheena & Ross, Tiny House Chattanooga and Volstrukt.
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Volstrukt at the 2017 Tiny House Jamboree.
Volstrukt launched its Mobile Framing Factory and Tiny House Kits at the 2017 Tiny House Jamboree, where eight tiny houses with #volstruktinsie were showcased.
lightweight steel framing
Comparing Tiny House Trailers
As the tiny house industry's lightweight steel framing specialists, we see a lot of trailers. Here we look at three that were at our factory recently.
steel framing
Volstrukt Returns to Earth Day 2017
Volstrukt, specialists in lightweight steel frame design for tiny house and modular house construction will be an exhibitor at Earth Day TX 2017.
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Best-in-Show have Volstrukt Inside
The builders behind the three most popular models at the 2016 National Tiny House Jamboree are all Volstrukt partners embarcing lightweight steel framing.
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From steel sceptic to cold rolled convert.
At the Tiny House Roadshow in July '16, Marc McQuain caught up with Andrew Bennett of Trekker Trailers, a self-confessed steel sceptic now cold rolled convert!
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Win a trailer + frame.
Volstrukt and Trailer Made Trailers have teamed up to create the tiny house movement's leading engineered foundation and frame. #tinyhousejamboree