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Safe Demolition: Controlled Building Project

CCR Magazine

Demolishing a building is a complex process that involves careful planning and execution to ensure safety and efficiency. Whether the structure is a small house or a large commercial building, each demolition project needs to comply with stringent regulations and safety standards.

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Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design

The Pro Builder

In Scarborough, Maine, a 51-unit apartment building will be designed to the principles of Universal Design for easy mobility with or without a wheelchair. Whenever we renovate a building, we typically add 5% accessible units where they weren’t intended to be, so we shoehorn in accessible units and we’re left with less space than we’d like.

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Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation

The Pro Builder

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Consider the potential benefits of off-site construction to your current home building process.

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AC Installation for Commercial Spaces: 7 Factors to Consider

CCR Magazine

From sizing and capacity to energy efficiency and zoning, understanding these factors is crucial for ensuring optimal comfort and functionality. Zoning: For larger spaces or multi-level buildings, zoning the AC system allows for targeted cooling in different areas based on usage and occupancy. Occupancy and Usage Patterns 2.

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Exploring the Benefits and Advantages of Prefabrication in Construction

Building Radar

By manufacturing building components offsite and assembling them onsite, this method offers numerous advantages over traditional construction techniques. Prefabrication involves producing building parts in a factory setting and then transporting them to the construction site for assembly. What is Prefabrication?

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What is Construction Management? Key Roles and Responsibilities Explained

Building Radar

It involves overseeing all aspects of a project, including budget management, resource allocation, scheduling, and ensuring adherence to building codes and safety regulations. Resource Management : Allocating resources efficiently, including materials, equipment, and labor, to optimize project outcomes.

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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.