Editorial Policy

Buchanan Construction Journal publishes educational guidance on residential construction. Articles are attributed to the Buchanan Construction Editorial Desk and identify the documents supporting their technical tables and product examples.

Keep the claim with its conditions

A useful technical statement identifies the product or assembly, applicable document and operating or loading conditions. Manufacturer ratings, code requirements, survey findings and project design inputs serve different purposes. Tables and diagrams should preserve those distinctions.

Named product examples illustrate a particular configuration. Compare alternatives against their own documentation and the requirements of the project. A manufacturer’s warranty, test classification and expected service life are separate questions.

Structural and regulatory decisions

Use the guides to organize questions, drawings and comparable scopes for professional review. The actual structure, site and adopted requirements determine the design. Before cutting framing, establish the permanent and temporary load paths with the responsible designer and obtain required approvals.

Images and diagrams

Construction images illustrate the subject being discussed. Technical diagrams explain relationships between components; use their captions and linked references alongside the project drawings. Dimensions and load values require the stated product and code conditions.

See how to read the sources and the corrections policy.