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THINKING OUTSIDE THE STEEL BOX: How the Tent Industry Is Currently Solving 

Civil + Structural Engineer

On-Site Construction Staging & Storage Doug Hardin , P.E., Environmental benefits are making an even stronger case for opting to use tents rather than the standard steel storage container both for new builds and major renovation projects. Tamarack Grove Engineering Brian J. Sielaff , P.E.,

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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application. The primary purpose of an Article 4 Direction is to give local authorities greater control over development.

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7 Critical Steps to Renovating Your House in the Right Order

UK Construction Blog

Make sure to get all the necessary permits before starting work. Take Stock of Storage Walk through closets, cabinets, and storage spaces. Think about areas where additional storage could be added, like under the stairs or in unused corners. Without it, things can spiral out of control quickly. Dont skip this step.

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Gateway of opportunity: Vertical-stacking doors in modern spaces

Construction Specifier

When compared to swinging or sliding doors, vertical-stacking sectional doors free up space on the floor and along the wall that can be used to maximize seating, add display space, or expand storage. When open, these doors add space to accommodate clientele outdoors when weather permits. m (4 ft) to 4.2

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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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Building Bigger to Benefit from Economies of Scale

Wolgast Corporation

A larger building can typically be constructed at a lesser square footage price than a smaller building. The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection. Also included with this is future proofing.

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design

BDC Network

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.