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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

Preservation of Character : Renovation allows you to maintain the historical significance and unique charm of your property. Updated kitchens, modern bathrooms, and energy-efficient improvements typically offer strong returns on investment, with some projects adding up to 10% to your property’s value.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations. Construction Management Co.: RISE is managed by B.HOM Student Living as UH’s first externally managed student housing complex.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, AKF Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. He has been integral to projects that vary in scope and complexity—from small, historic structures to massive healthcare campuses.”.

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Smart Technology in Modern Landscape Design: Beyond Green

CCR Magazine

Consider the water management economics alone: properties implementing smart irrigation systems routinely report 30-60% reductions in water consumption while maintaining or improving landscape health. The value proposition extends beyond simple resource conservation.

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Weathering the storm: Rainscreen systems in retrofits

Construction Specifier

By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. Air gap or cavityA ventilated space behind the cladding that helps manage moisture.

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Oak Frame Kitchen Extension: Enhancing Your Home with Timeless Elegance

UK Construction Blog

Practicalities of Construction When considering an oak frame kitchen extension, it is essential to understand the intricacies of planning permission, effective project management, realistic cost estimation, and the selection of skilled contractors. Cost Estimation and Budgeting Realistic cost estimation is paramount.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA earned the highest rating in all categories in the 2011 sustainability scorecard released from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Above and Beyond Energy.