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Cob on Wood Homeless Community in Oakland, California

Natural Building

A group of homeless people and activists have built their own unsanctioned community center from the ground up — creating a kitchen, shower, toilet, health clinic, and free store in Oakland, California. The cob structures are fire-resistant, according to the organizers, though they haven’t received an official safety inspection.

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Strategies to Maximize Virtual Collaboration

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Join Autodesk, Swinerton, PARIC and OpenSpace to learn about resources and best practices that help construction companies succeed on important items such as inspections, permitting, reporting, bids and submissions with technology. Can’t attend the webinar? Register now and listen later. We’ll send you a link to the playback.

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

This blog provides an overview of practical issues to consider related to your California construction projects in light of the ever-changing landscape. California’s list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” [1] exempts all construction work from the purview of California’s statewide “Stay at Home” Order. [2]

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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19

Construction and Infrastructure Law

This blog provides an overview of practical issues to consider related to your California construction projects in light of the ever-changing landscape. California’s list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” [1] exempts all construction work from the purview of California’s statewide “Stay at Home” Order. [2]

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Julian Construction Gives Basics On Finding A Contractor For Home.

Julian Construction

It was written by an industry professional, Shawn Kyles, who has inspected over 15,000 structures during his career. A contractor manages the entire project from start to finish, including architectural planning, securing any required building permits, as well as providing all of the materials, equipment and labor that will be needed.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: A Guide to.

Natural Building

Small Cob Buildings without Permits! Thankfully, there are still states left where you can build the kind of home you want without dealing with inspections and fees. Anyone who buys a house anywhere, whether building codes are applied or not, should have it inspected beforehand. A Green Infrastructure Unlocks Several Successful.

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Hiring a Contractor - Julian Construction Blog

Julian Construction

By Shawn Kyles California homeowners spend millions of dollars each year on construction projects such as adding a new bathroom, repairing a foundation , framing, wall installation, upgrading a kitchen, creating a home office, building a deck, and re-roofing. Inspection Consultation. Foundation Inspections. Hiring a Contractor.