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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. Locally sourced timber and blown cellulose insulation were used for the roof. The floor, wall, and roof details were designed to create a continuous, thermal bridge-free envelope.

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Geoquest Australia: Comprehensive solutions for civil construction

Roads Online

For more than 50 years, the company has been a trusted partner in Australia and New Zealand, providing solutions that form the foundation of essential road, rail and mining infrastructure, among othersectors. With design, manufacturing and project management under one roof, the company ensures quality, safety and cost-efficiency.

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

UK Construction Blog

Structural and Infrastructural Improvements These renovations address the core systems and structural elements of your home: Rewiring : Complete electrical rewiring of a three-bedroom house costs approximately 3,000-5,000. Plumbing Updates : Replacing outdated plumbing systems ranges from 2,000-6,000 depending on the property size.

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How Do Sustainability, Wellness, and Resilience Shape Modern Buildings? Test Your Knowledge

Construction Specifier

In modern building design, structural strength and aesthetics are no longer enoughhealth, sustainability, and resilience now shape the foundation of high-performance spaces. Read the article and take the quiz to see how much you know. Filtration systems rated below MERV 8 C. Adding green roofs for biodiversity C.

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Gulzar’s House In Ladakh, India Offers a New Twist on Vernacular Architecture

Natural Building

Structures rely on locally sourced sun-dried mud bricks, rammed earth and timber, with hand-plastered walls and meticulously layered timber and compacted earth roofs engineered to withstand heavy snowfall. The house employs a double-wall adobe system integrating repurposed army mattresses to ensure insulation.

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Enormous Complexity Under a Veil of Simplicity

ENR Construction

The building can move 5 ft laterally in any direction thanks to a state-of-the-art seismic protection system with 56 base isolators. Photo courtesy of Clark Construction Solutions Driven Demolition began when the pandemic hit, then foundation work followed in 2021. We were monitoring the foundations daily.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

Offsite construction enhances the quality of onsite construction for building types including residential, multi-family, hospitality, educational, health care, and commercial while offering distinct advantages highlighted in this article. Also, any environment that is remote and does not have a steady workforce is great for off-site.