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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. Dvele's Nob Hill home in Ventura, Calif.,

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Acoustic and Fire Rated Ceiling System

Specification Product Update

Aside from the requirement for New Build and converted multi-occupancy buildings to meet Part E of the Building Regulations (Resistance to the Passage of Sound), major upgrades to many pre- existing acoustic insulation levels are vital if people are to truly experience ‘comfort’ in their domestic and work environment.

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Acoustic and Fire Rated Ceiling System

Specification Product Update

Aside from the requirement for New Build and converted multi-occupancy buildings to meet Part E of the Building Regulations (Resistance to the Passage of Sound), major upgrades to many pre- existing acoustic insulation levels are vital if people are to truly experience ‘comfort’ in their domestic and work environment.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

The Pro Builder

The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. There is a very limited labor force, especially when you’re doing something really state-of-the-art,” Leavitt says.

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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

From simple DIY projects like painting walls in light colours to installing affordable storage solutions that maximise vertical space, you can create a functional, visually appealing extension of your living space. Create specific zones for tools, gardening equipment, sports gear and automotive supplies to establish a logical system.

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Maryland Schools Exhibit Rockfon Acoustic Ceiling Systems

CCR Magazine

PGCPS is the first jurisdiction in the nation to use a Public Private Partnership design, build, finance and maintenance model to bundle the construction and maintenance of a group of public schools. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver standards. According to Gilbane, the schools are all designed to meet the U.S.

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Why I Chose a Tiny Container Home Over a Tiny House (Real Costs Revealed)

UK Construction Blog

Their resilient construction and the ability to stack up to six units high made them the perfect choice for my alternative housing trip. This made me look for different ways to build a home. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. The best part is that container homes take less time to build.