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Michael G. Smith Writes about the Value of Cob

Natural Building

All of these building systems, when properly protected by a thick layer of earthen or other natural plasters, are highly fire-resistant – an increasing concern in our wildfire-ravaged world. As I discovered during my years with the Cob Cottage Company, nearly anyone can learn to build a cob wall in just a few days.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Worked at client sites as a Field Surveyor documenting as-built construction, occupancy, protection and exposure as it pertains to the real property insurance industry. FM Global is one of the world’s largest commercial and industrial property insurance and risk management organizations specializing in property protection.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Worked at client sites as a Field Surveyor documenting as-built construction, occupancy, protection and exposure as it pertains to the real property insurance industry. FM Global is one of the world’s largest commercial and industrial property insurance and risk management organizations specializing in property protection.