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.
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.
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.
Piling - All You Need to Know?
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House Building
An overview of piling, how it's done, why and where, details of materials and techniques used to install piles for housing developers and other construction projects.
Innovating Collaboration: Making Thinking Visible in Business
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Architecture & Design
A Design Thinking coach and professional speaker shares how teams in business and non-profits can work together more closely without the usual stress and misunderstandings by using a component of Design Thinking called Making Thinking Visible.
New Forensic Quality Control System Lowers Construction Cost, Eliminates Frivilous CDL
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Construction Software
Presenting a new third party quality control system which has become the only on earth, proven to reduce the cost of Construction Defect Litigation and post project repairs.
