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Applying lean construction to residential projects

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One of the most significant sources of waste in residential projects comes from rework or correcting mistakes that could have easily been avoided. But how can you minimise waste and avoid rework in residential construction? The problem: Waste in residential construction. The solution: Lean construction for residential projects.

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ICC 700 Residential Green Certifications Will More Than Double in 2014

Green Building Law Update

As the residential green code is on the cusp of eclipsing 30,000 certifications, more than a dozen governments across the country are evaluating adopting mandates or incentives tied to ICC 700. In 2007, National Association of Home Builders and the International Code Council partnered to establish this residential green building code.

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BIG’s ‘wooden hillside’ residential building in Stockholm officially opens

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The resulting structure, referred to as a “wooden hillside,” provides 169 residential units, almost all with unique layouts, across approximately 270,000 sf.

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Building Code Basics, Residential

Construction Cost Estimating

Take away the uncertainty about applying the International Residential Code (IRC) with this user-friendly guide from the Building Code Basics series. Unlike other books on the market, Building Code Basics Residential uses simplified, non-code language and logical topic organization to make complex code concepts more understandable.

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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs. The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use.

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New Lead (Pb) in Soil Standard Now Effective in Maryland

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland Department of the Environment will utilize a tiered approach for soil screening: Residential Soil Screening Concentration – 200 mg/kg. In 2012 the CDC published a reference level of 5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dl) to identify children with blood lead levels that are much higher than most children’s levels.

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A Guide To Building a Home With Metal vs. Wood

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Homebuilding is done by building a single structure, usually referred to as a “home” for a family. Many builders also design and construct “high-rise” buildings that can be rented out for residential and recreational purposes. Building residential metal homes is easy because metals are extremely dense.

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