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PassivHaus Casa AYA in Uruguay

Natural Building

The use of concrete was reduced by 93% compared to conventional construction by using raised foundations. The floor structure was constructed entirely from locally sourced timber. The suspended floor, as well as the exterior and interior walls, were made from prefabricated, compressed wheat straw panels manufactured by a local company.

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Team Erects 460-Ft.-Tall Tower on Tight Manhattan Site

ENR Construction

Ultimately, the plan landed on a 250,000-sq-ft, 38-floor tower with 250 apartments, including 75 affordable-housing units and 175 market-rate units. Led by Titanium Construction, foundation work was well underway in 2023. An outrigger and belt system occurs at the 24th floor. There were no partial-floor pours.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

Open-Plan Reconfigurations : Creating open-plan living areas by removing internal walls costs approximately 2,000-4,000, not including any additional kitchen or flooring updates. Plumbing Updates : Replacing outdated plumbing systems ranges from 2,000-6,000 depending on the property size.

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Preliminary Work Planned for $2.2B Patient Care Tower in Iowa

ENR Construction

The number of floors and renderings have not yet been released. The larger tower is sized to serve the future inpatient tower and the rest of the university campus and hospital system.” The contractor for the new water tower is ENGIE North America. Completion is expected in 2032. She joined ENR in 2022 and reports from Chicago.

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Modern Flooring Designs for Homes and Offices

CCR Magazine

The aesthetic appeal and functionality of any living or working space are significantly influenced by the choice of flooring. Selecting the right flooring can complement your decor, reflect your personal style, and withstand the practical demands of daily life.

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ENR West Industry News | June 2025: Fast-Tracked LA High School Completed in Four Weeks

ENR Construction

Temporary partitions with sound stage style sound blankets were used create classrooms of varying sizes within the open floor plan. A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. and design firm Gensler. a component of the $1.95-billion

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Local Connection Key to Realizing Robust Housing

ENR Construction

Sundt Concrete places the West Building mat foundation and East Building slab on grade. Every floor has at least one common study lounge, and the ground level has a variety of student and community support spaces,” he says. Early on, we were talking about mechanical systems for the units. million lb of reinforcing steel. “In