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A Gingerbread House in the Berkshires

Natural Building

Tyringham’s Gingerbread House is located on the Santarella Estate in the Berkshires, Western Massachusetts. You can enter through a second story entrance into a large open space with a sitting area with a sofa, hanging chair, and windows that offer views out into the gardens. A bohemian bedroom with full-sized bed is hidden behind a sliding door. There is also a cozy eating area with table and chairs.

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Construction Job Openings Increased in March; Demand for Labor Remains Strong

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry had 396,000 job openings in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Industry job openings increased by 13,000 in March and are up 60,000 from the same time last year. Construction workers quit their jobs at a faster rate than they were laid off or discharged in March, with the quits rate of 3.2% well above the layoffs and discharges rate of 1.6%.

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Difference Between Mortar and Grout | Different Types of Mortar and Grout

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What is mortar Mortar is a bonding compound created from a mixture of water, a cementing or binding substance (lime or cement), and fine gravel (sand, surkhi, sawdust, etc.). It is used to bind different building materials together, such as bricks, tiles, and stones. In brick or stone masonry, it can also be used to […].

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.