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

UK Construction Blog

You control how much to spend, and with expert advice, you can estimate the value your changes will add to your property. Preservation of Character : Renovation allows you to maintain the historical significance and unique charm of your property. This makes securing a return on your investment more reliable.

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Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions

BDC Network

Any conversion project requires critical consideration of the existing building conditions: the size of the floorplate, the placement of the building on the block, the viability of the MEP systems, even the condition of the window. The marble-clad lobby at Millennium on LaSalle was preserved and reconditioned.

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Top Abandoned Houses for Sale in the UK – How to Purchase

UK Construction Blog

Some may be relatively well-preserved, requiring only minimal work to restore, while others might be severely neglected, presenting a multitude of challenges for potential buyers. Assessing Property Condition Assessing property condition is key for estimating renovation costs and determining investment feasibility.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Trends in Commercial Construction: Shaping the Future

CCR Magazine

Green Building Practices Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of commercial construction , with an increased focus on eco-friendly building materials, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable designs. It also aids in precise cost estimation and resource allocation, leading to more efficient project management and better outcomes.

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Virginia office complex achieves urban integration with inventive design

Construction Specifier

A mixed-use office development in Charlottesville, Virginia, seamlessly integrates into a prominent site within the city’s historic Downtown Mall district. As one approaches the site, CODE is only visible as a three-story structure of a similar width to the neighboring historic, party wall buildings.

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Virginia office complex achieves multiple goals with inventive design

Construction Specifier

A mixed-use office development in Charlottesville, Virginia, seamlessly integrates into a prominent site within the city’s historic Downtown Mall district. As one approaches the site, CODE is only visible as a three-story structure of a similar width to the neighboring historic, party wall buildings.