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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

The digital twin produced hyper-accurate renderings that reflected data gleaned from a laser scan of the site after the foundation slabs were poured. The design process also included pre-coordination with the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teams to mitigate any clashes of the utility infrastructure.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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Making your foundation waterproofing project go smoother

GCP Applied Technologies

Making your foundation waterproofing project go smoother. Work with an experienced applicator who is educated by the manufacturer for the specific below grade waterproofing system. Your waterproofing system doesn’t just need to stand up to the elements. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:31. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

A significant number of MEP systems, some active and some abandoned, needed to be demolished and moved out of the footprint of the tower just under the second floor roof. New micropiles were drilled to support the tower foundations and massive structural steel columns were set in place to support the tall tower.

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Plumbing Solutions: The New Era of Construction and Renovation

CCR Magazine

Welcome to the refreshing dawn of contemporary plumbing - a universe where inventive thinking, sophisticated technology, and an amplified commitment to environmentally-conscious practices are driving advancements. Exploring Traditional Plumbing Constructs Let's begin our exploration by traveling into the past.

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Top Abandoned Houses for Sale in the UK – How to Purchase

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Abandoned houses vary in condition and can present unique restoration opportunities, often due to financial struggles, legal disputes, or local economic factors. Abandoned homes can present unique opportunities for those willing to invest in their restoration. Renovation loans combine property and renovation costs.

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M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

Stok

This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) refers to not only reviewing the submeter data, but also including the detailed equipment or system operational data from sensors installed within the systems (i.e.,