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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Site Selection for Residential Buildings Following are some of the important factors which should be considered while selecting site for any residence. There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc. Nearness of schools, hospitals, market, etc.

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Where is Most Construction Happening in the New York: 2024 Overview

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The construction landscape in New York is set to experience a transformative year in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, transportation, and sustainable urban development. The focus is on mixed-use developments that blend commercial, residential, and retail spaces to maximize urban real estate high-rise developments.

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Where is Most Construction Happening in the China: 2024 Overview

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As one of the fastest-growing markets globally, China’s focus on urban development, transportation, and sustainable energy projects is attracting substantial investments construction market growth. Transportation and Infrastructure Expansion 3. The Role of Government Policies in Construction Growth 5.

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The next destination: Passive design airports

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The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable.

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Installed capacity of geothermal heat pumps to grow by 150% by 2020, says study

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Geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems, which harness moderate and constant temperatures just below the Earth’s surface, are being deployed in nearly every region of the world and in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial environments with great success.

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

The Constructor

2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3) 3) The off-sets are measured from axial lines and the frontage lines are placed in their correct position relative to local requirements. (4)

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POST TENSIONING IN REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES

The Constructor

The case is of a building which was constructed for residential purpose and later thought to remodeled as a commercial building. The application of post tensioning has increased and it is well being used for restoration, rehabilitation and strengthening of structures. So, alternate columns had to be removed.

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