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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Civic services such as water supply, drainage sewers, electric lines, telephone lines, etc. The site should command a good view of landscape such a hill, river, lake, etc. There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc.

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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

HardHatChat

That said, commercial construction clients concerned about the environmental impact of a construction project should know a construction firm does not have to hold special credentials or even pursue project certification in order to implement a variety of sustainable commercial construction techniques.

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. What characteristics of the property and its environment can be leveraged to make the building more sustainable? Where will it be located?

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What Is the Best Foundation for a House | Types of House Foundations | How to Build a House Foundation | What Is the Strongest Foundation for a House

CivilJungle

The simple footing has concrete with below the walls and there is no steps are provide d. Isolated footing either be stepped footing or have a projection in the concrete base. The inverted arch footings are suitable for the construction of the bridges , tanks, underground sewers and reservoirs. #e. Step 7: Pouring of Concrete.

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Different Types of Plumbing Pipes for Different Use

CivilJungle

Concrete Pipes. Roots may never grow into this type of pipe, and that is why they are best recommended for water lines and sewer lines in different applications. Also, read: Why Hairline Cracks in Concrete | Type of Cracks in Concrete . They don’t sustain high temperatures. Concrete Pipes. Lead Pipes.

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ASCENT II MACERATING TOILET SYSTEM | Toilets content from.

Contractor Magazine

THE ASCENT II MACERATING TOILET SYSTEM allows for the easy installation of a bathroom in areas where no gravity sewer line may exist. THE ASCENT II MACERATING TOILET SYSTEM allows for the easy installation of a bathroom in areas where no gravity sewer line may exist. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. by Robert Mader.

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What Is Building | Types of Building

CivilJungle

What Is Precast Concrete? Precast concrete is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mold or “form” which is then cured in a controlled environment, transported to the construction site and maneuvered into place; examples include precast beams, and wall panels for tilt up construction.