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Gary Horstmann, the super

The Korte Company

Laying the foundation. Gary’s first job out of school was driving a concrete truck for his father’s Highland Ready Mix business. He also poured slabs on the side, learning to set concrete so it doesn’t crack as it dries. After selling out of his concrete company, Gary’s father started the family spec-house business.

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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step

CivilJungle

Then after architect consult with a structural engineer and MEP engineer for details of the reinforcements and other detail for use, how deep your foundation will be, the size of gravel to be used, column width, electrical, plumbing, etc. Also, read: IS 516:1959 Most Important Point (Method of Tests For Strength of Concrete).

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Living Homes.

Natural Building

The pros and cons of various insulation systems are defined, with charts of R-values. There is a thorough review of various strategies for creating footings, foundations and floors. This leads to a primer about the properties of concrete and how to mix and pour it. There is a chapter devoted to interior air quality.

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The Bronx Vibe, a New, 155-residence, Luxury Rental Development

CCR Magazine

The yard’s 2,300-square foot partial green roof tray system, which was supplied by Columbia Green Technologies, was delivered as a modular pre-grown tray system and includes active and passive landscaping sections, making this space a green oasis.