Construction Guides
Practical field guides from 15 years of construction engineering experience — the how and why behind every calculator.
The calculators give you the numbers. The guides explain why those numbers matter. Each guide is written by Sarah Miller from actual jobsite experience — not rewritten spec sheets. Start with the guide closest to your project and cross-reference with the relevant calculator.
Asphalt & Paving
Concrete & Foundation
Aggregate & Base
Landscaping
Measurement & Volume
Frequently Asked Questions
How are these guides different from the calculators?
Calculators give you numbers; guides explain the why. Guides cover decision-making, tradeoffs, field issues, and real examples that don't fit in calculator pages. Think of them as the field notebooks behind each calculator.
Who writes the guides?
Sarah Miller, construction engineer with 15 years of field experience. Each guide cites published engineering standards (ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, IRC) alongside field observations.
Can I submit a guide request?
Yes — send a request via the contact page. Topics with high reader demand get prioritized for publication. Common requests: rebar detailing, concrete mix design, paver pattern planning.