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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. “It

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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 containers come pre-built, which cuts down on labour costs and wastes less material. Container homes need less space to build.

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Energy-saving strategies: Ceiling panels with phase change material (PCM)

Construction Specifier

Today, several dynamic factors play a significant role: Climate change impacts: Regions are increasingly experiencing extreme heat, and some climate zones now require air conditioning installations where they previously did not. Harsher winter storms and persistent droughts are also becoming more common.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. Strengthening Building Resilience The next crucial step is to strengthen your property to withstand climate-related events. Smart building technologies provide real-time data and automation, enabling better decision-making.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. Material Testing Information.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. Material Testing Information.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. HVAC: Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning. INSTL: Install. ASPH: Asphalt. ASSEM: Assemble.