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Common challenges of residential construction projects

Lets Build

The Association of Professional Builders’ 2022 annual report on the state of residential construction included some alarming findings: Almost one-third of global residential construction projects were delivered late in 2021. Less than half of residential builders understand their fixed expenses per job and per day.

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Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions

BD+C

Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions FitzGerald completed renovations on Millennium on LaSalle, a 14-story building in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Originally built in 1902, the former office building now comprises 211 apartment units and marks LaSalle Street’s first complete office-to-residential conversion.

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Smaller, Sustainable, and Stylish: The New American Home 2022

Pro Builder

Smaller, Sustainable, and Stylish: The New American Home 2022. Mon, 12/27/2021 - 10:15. More impressively, due to permitting and design-related delays that pushed back construction until late May of 2021, the show home was completed in half the time of a typical project. . The 2022 home has ??4,646

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

Pro Builder

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 06:00. The COVID-19 pandemic turned residential construction on its head, as contractors navigated the onslaught of supply chain upheavals, operational restrictions, a volatile economy, and an erratic housing market. . To reduce waste.

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Continuous insulation: Construction’s new frontier

Construction Specifier

As conversations around sustainability and energy conservation gain traction, c.i. has received greater attention among both commercial and residential customers. on residential projects. The code sets minimum requirements for energy-efficient residential and commercial building design and construction. In addition, c.i.

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

Construction Specifier

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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Demolition worker hurt in platform collapse

Construction Enquirer

Ovidiu Dobra was working for Henry Construction Projects Limited at a building site on Kensington High Street when the incident happened on 2 March 2021. He sustained serious injuries to both legs which has left him with ongoing long-term difficulties with movement, basic functions, and ability to work.

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