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Smart Tech and Automation Products for a Fully Integrated Home

The Pro Builder

consumers are increasingly discovering and embracing smart appliances, systems, and innovations in their homes, and building products manufacturers are continuing to bring new and better smart home and home automation products to market. And that market continues to grow , with no signs of slowing.

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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

The Pro Builder

The Whole Home Energy Monitor allows homeowners to control 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breakers, schedule breaker activity to reduce energy rate periods, and automate the shedding of nonessential loads remotely via the My Leviton app. The units also include a quick-hang bracket system, making one-person installation easier. 15 asphalt felt.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

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GRIFFIN ELECTRIC CONTINUES WORK ON REVERE BEACH APARTMENTS

CCR Magazine

Griffin Electric Inc. Griffin Electric), a leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for over 45 years, is currently making substantial progress on the Revere Beach Apartments project in Revere, MA. This work includes interior wiring, an energy code lighting control system, and a 350kW generator.

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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. The bulk of the cost savings from Agorus’ method come from fewer days to build and the cost of labor required.

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Streamlining Construction with Prefabricated Utility Room Solutions

UK Construction Blog

As the demand for streamlined building processes grows, prefabricated utility rooms have become a key solution, helping construction companies reduce installation time, cut costs, and improve overall project efficiency.

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Aligning Smart Building Implementation with Performance Expectations 

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Drew Deatherage , ESS/RTPM The smart building market continues to grow, with expectations that it will be a $304.3 Yet once in operation, many building owners find these investments don’t live up to their promise. Instead, smart building sensors become one more burden to maintain. billion market by 2032, reports Market.US.