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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. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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Property Development And Marketing Tips To Maximize Your ROI

Construction Marketing

Though house prices have been steadily rising, the demand for residential and commercial property from both local and international investors continues to surge as well. You should also know which materials are ideal for building commercial properties that attract your target customers. Conduct Market Research.

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Commercial Construction Trends: Why More Clients Are Choosing the Design-Assist Model

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Working with a client on a design-assist or design-build basis, as Englewood Construction is with the reimagining of Stratford Square Mall, allows the commercial contractor to provide valuable input during the initial planning stages. Design-assist is a bit of a hybrid of the design-build process.

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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started

Construction Marketing

The goal of every construction project management is to complete the project, and the balancing of resources, finances, time, and feasibility plays a crucial role in its completion. . The most common types of construction projects are residential, commercial, roadway, industrial and heavy construction.

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Develop a Commercial site with BRIKS Design-Build Group

BRIKS Design-Build Group

Develop a Commercial site with BRIKS Design-Build Group. Nowadays building commercial sites can be a tough and complicated process as it includes a lot of federal permissions and zonal documents. Secondly you have to check if the land is for commercial use according to local laws or not.

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2024 International Energy Conservation Code Will Use a New Development Process

Pro Builder

Code-change proposals were submitted in the fall of 2021, with more than 200 proposed changes to the residential energy code and more than 250 proposed changes to the commercial energy code. Imposing a penalty on houses larger than 5,000 square feet. Requiring ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation rates (much higher rates). Codes + Standards.

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Top 5 Construction Strategies to Consider Before Purchasing an Underperforming Shopping Mall

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As the economy improves and prices hit bottom, these transactions have become more realistic for commercial real estate investors when compared to past years. Perhaps the most important aspect in this process will be engaging a national retail commercial contractor for advice and feasibility studies.

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