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Construction industry news and articles, including press releases and commentaries related to Industry Headlines, construction trends, construction management, architeture and design.Low Cost and Easy Soundproofing Solution instead of Drywall and Resilient Channel: QuietRock
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Product Watch
The advent of high quality audio systems and home theaters has changed the building environment completely. Where hotels, motels, homes, condos, and apartments previously only needed to deal with isolating a neighbor's voice, we must now contend with loud movies coming from next door, even when the sound is simply coming from a good television.
The Impact of Hurricane Impact Windows - part 1 of 2
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House Building
1992 was the year that changed everything. That was the year Hurricane Andrew blew through South Florida and wreaked havoc to the tune of $25 billion. Building officials blamed much of the destruction on wind pressure leaking in through broken windows and doors, causing roofs to blow off and walls to collapse.
Maxwell Systems Introduces All-in-One Construction Business Management Software Solution
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Press Release
ProContractorMX is a complete bid-to-cash solution that includes capabilities for estimating, job cost accounting, project management, and more in a single application.
House Plan Review
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House Building
A good set of house plan blueprints can prove to be invaluable during the process of building a house. A set of blueprints will have an affect on the planning, cost estimate, structure, and the actual overall outcome of the construction of the house. You will normally get what you pay for in a set of house blueprints.
Design Build Construction Comes of Age, By Default
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Construction Management
The delivery of Design/Build projects is growing because it reduces risk and cost for owners.
A Brief Overview of Dam Construction Using Roller Compacted Concrete
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Architecture & Design
Roller compacted concrete is the leading material used in dam construction projects. This article will discuss dam construction using roller compacted concrete, commonly known as RCC dams.
The Benefits of installing a Steel Door
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Tech Notes
For the majority of new commercial premises steel doors are now specifying rather than the traditional wooden doors of the past, this is especially true for outside applications, so what are the benefits.
Recreate Craftsman Charm in Your Home
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House Building
Craftsman homes imbue warmth and simplicity, a getaway from today's hectic everyday life. The finishing touch: Craftsman or Mission style furniture is an important element in creating a simple, earthy environment in your home.
Universal Wrecking Corp Proudly Announces Another Accident Free Year
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Press Release
Universal Wrecking Corp (UWC), a diversified demolition, wrecking and scrap metal recycling contractor, is proud to announce another accident and incident free year.
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Selective Demolition Project in Maryland
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Press Release
Universal Wrecking Corp., a premier demolition, scrap metal recycling and wrecking contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, completed the selective demolition of fire damaged building in Maryland.
