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Natural Building in the U.K. with Barbara Jones

Natural Building

These benefits include humidity regulation, prevention of bacterial growth and molds, no toxic off-gassing, passive and active ventilation with breathable wall systems, and thermal storage for temperature control. Straw Works designed and helped build the first Living Building Challenge structure.

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Decline in construction insolvencies

The Construction Index

While this is welcome news, the sector remains under considerable strain, and the recent data paints a picture of cautious resilience amid ongoing structural challenges.” He added: “The next quarter will be critical in determining whether the sector can steady itself – or slide further.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Lack of clarity weighs on timber frame sector

The Construction Index

Muir Timber Systems recently secured a contract with SIM Building Group for 22 affordable homes at Whitehill Court in East Dunbartonshire A survey of more than 80 UK timber frame manufacturers that build homes and schools reveals “a sector with growing pressure on its shoulders and diminishing clarity about how to meet it”, according to its authors.

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Revit OpEd: Measure Between Two References

Revit OpEd

Not much of a catch but there is no equivalent floor in this case. If there was a floor there Id just check the properties of the floor. you could sketch your own a floor around the perimeter pretty quickly. For my money, Id probably favor a floor. Steve - Have you considered mass floors? ► 2011.

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Revit OpEd: Happy Birthday Revit

Revit OpEd

Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. ► 2011. ► December 2011. (19). ► November 2011. (21). ► October 2011. (16). ► September 2011. (28).

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Revit OpEd: Dept. of Echo - Don't use the Basic Ceiling

Revit OpEd

We have been using the basic ceilings where we have an exposed floor assembly above. Could make a neww floor tag that resembles a ceiling tag, but that also seems wrong. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. ► 2011. ► 2010.

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Revit OpEd: How Many Worksets Do I Need?

Revit OpEd

This means each project should have its own workset structure based on its own conditions. Grids - Structure. Floors Retail. Floors Condos. Floors Rental. Floors Residential. Floors Examination Rooms. Floors Laboratories. Linked Files - Structure (Revit). Building Shell or Envelope.