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A Brief Overview of Dam Construction Using Roller Compacted Concrete

Posted in: 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

Posted in: 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

Posted in: 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?

Posted in: 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

Posted in: 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

Posted in: 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.

Differentiate Yourself with Earth Friendly Green Products

Posted in: Tech Notes
With sales of existing homes falling 0.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.99 million down from the upwardly revised 6.01 million in April, according to the National Association of Realtors, and sales down 10.3% from just a year ago and off approximately 17% from the peak, what can builders and homeowners do to differentiate themselves from the 4.43 million homes currently for sale on the market? Building or remodeling with Green products is the perfect way to do just that.

Speedheat Electric Radiant Floor Heating Showcased at the 2007 Southern Building Show in Atlanta

Posted in: HVAC
The latest and greatest in new building products and Earth-friendly innovations will be on display at the 2007 Southern Building Show. The show features an enormous exhibit area, showcasing many unique products, including Generation4 electric radiant floor heating by Speedheat.