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Should You Hire A Commercial General Contractor Who Works For a Competing Brand?

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If you worked for Auto Zone, you couldn’t do auto store renovations for Advanced Auto. Or look at it this way, if the Chicago Bears had the opportunity to hire Aaron Rodgers as their quarterback, would they turn him down just because he played for the Green Bay Packers? Surprisingly, many fast-food operators feel the same way.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. It is not controversial to accept that a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings at low cost, while also improving occupant comfort, is to improve the thermal performance of the building envelope.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

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Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill. All photos by Green Sofa Productions.). . . Advertisement. .

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

Lets Build

The main focus of the podcast is how to balance the work and the personal life adopting the “working smarter not harder” principle. The Lien Zone. Construction Zone Radio. Home Style Green. Matthew Cutler-Welsh is hosting designers, architects and product experts to discuss why and how to have a green house.

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REPAIR OF POST CONCRETING DEFECTS IN STRUCTURES

The Constructor

Since the main function of concrete in the cover zone is to protect the steel reinforcement from corrosion, cracks in floor slabs can generally be filled with a cement paste. A small degree of cracking is quite common in most concrete structures, and can sometimes be ignored depending on how prevalent they are.

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Urban Flight May Spur a Suburban Makeover

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You're going to see more parks and green space in the suburbs, because people are more interested in running and health-inducing activities. Zoning changes could allow more housing to go up in the town's retail and dining centers. You're going to see a lot more housing choices.". Market Data + Trends. Market Data + Trends.

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Sustainable Building by the Numbers

Pro Builder

Tri Pointe Homes’ process begins with site selection and planning, with considerations given to community walkability, proximity to schools, shopping, green space, local transportation, and amenities aimed at reducing our carbon footprint and increasing the overall physical, psychological, and emotional health for our homebuyers.