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Specifying the Right Finishes: A Guide for Contractors and Site Managers

UK Construction Blog

The post Specifying the Right Finishes: A Guide for Contractors and Site Managers appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the UK construction sector, the success of a project doesn’t end with the structural framework — it culminates in the final finishes.

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Planning a House Extension? Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish

UK Construction Blog

Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building Approval Following DA approval, you’ll need building approval (sometimes called a Construction Certificate), which verifies that your plans comply with the Building Code of Australia and other relevant standards.

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Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned

The Pro Builder

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. B.PUBLIC says its homes use 80% to 90% less energy to heat and cool than code-built homes. We don’t displace builders.

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Courthouse to cocktail bar: Modern design meets history

Construction Specifier

The 287-m2 (3,100-sf) space enlivens the Harborwalk and the grand court building. The 287-m 2 (3,100-sf) space enlivens the Harborwalk and the grand court building. Courthouse building on Bostons Fan Pier, the venue welcomes visitors through the broadly curved, elevated bar. Located within the 1999 Moakley U.S.

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A Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution

The Pro Builder

Photo courtesy Carbon Limit What happens to the mineralized CO2 if the building gets torn down or the road gets torn up? For instance, in South Florida, where Carbon Limit is based, codes require concrete block construction—concrete blocks that can be produced using CaptureCrete. Carbon Limit's flagship product, CaptureCrete.

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From Deck to Patio: How to Create Flow with Pavers and Concrete Finishes

CCR Magazine

Using pavers and concrete finishes can make your deck and patio flow smoothly together. When you pair them with sleek concrete finishes, they make your outdoor area look cohesive. Essential Elements of Pavers and Concrete Finishes Pavers and concrete finishes can change your outdoor space. Each has its own charm.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.