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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old. Despite the recent growth, some of the citys underground infrastructure is not so new.

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A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion

The Pro Builder

A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. Reynolds, cofounder, president, and CEO, Shibusa Systems. The upshot? Fewer people can build many more homes per year.”

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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

A heating recovery system uses the exhausted air to pre-heat and pre-cool incoming air before it’s delivered to the home. Once the customer chooses the design, Dvele handles the entire process—from permitting to factory construction to onsite delivery to post-occupancy check-ins that ensure the homes perform as modeled.

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7 Critical Steps to Renovating Your House in the Right Order

UK Construction Blog

Make sure to get all the necessary permits before starting work. Heres how you can do it right: Check the Structure Look for cracks in the walls or ceilings. Uneven floors or sticking doors could be a sign of trouble. Evaluate Plumbing and Electrical Systems Test all faucets and fixtures. Inspect the foundation.

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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 a detailed floor plan with these measurements to help visualise potential layouts and identify space constraints.

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Hoist & Winch designs bespoke electric winch system for ‘wet room’

Civil + Structural Engineer

The company wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’. The customer can operate all four winches individually via their own wall-mounted, low-voltage pendant controls, allowing the lifting of a single vinyl sheet as required at any time.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

The Pro Builder

The home’s single-level floor plan maintains a relatively compact footprint to preserve and protect its natural surroundings. The living area of the home’s open floor plan is anchored by a 6-foot-long direct-vent gas fireplace that recirculates heat back into the room, as needed, to reduce energy loads.