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Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility

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Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:31 With proposed and passed laws, it’s important lawmakers and building professionals acknowledge the interplay between fire safety and building security. How can model code changes help ensure safer school design?

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Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not?

Pro Builder

Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not? The current housing slowdown is a reality, but determining whether we’re in a recession right now isn’t so clear. After a two-year period of frenetic activity spurred by low mortgage rates and rising home prices, the housing industry has its finger on the reset button. “I

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13 Types of Houses With Pictures And Advantages and Disadvantages

CivilJungle

Types of Houses. The types of houses vary from old to new times. Like the economic figure, lifestyle of people, modern appearance, kinds of houses, elements, area, natural character, environmental status, etc. Therefore, people construct their existing homes, renew the current house and purchase a new place as necessary.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic concern shortened session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. House Bill 1077 (Ch. House Bill 1077 (Ch. Senate Bill 170/House Bill 241 (Chs.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

Construction only : This type of loan covers house building costs only and requires for the loan to be repaid in full within a year after the project’s completion or refinanced into a mortgage. The construction loan approval process is usually very rigorous, since the loan isn’t secured and doesn’t involve collateral.

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Renters Report Increased Demand for Smart Home Technology in 2022

Pro Builder

Smart home technology is growing in popularity among renters, but a recent Rent.com survey revealed that nearly half (49 percent) of renters don’t currently have smart technology in their apartment, condo, house, or townhome. A smart home refers to a series of smart devices that work together as a unit.

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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities

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Photo courtesy Shepley Bulfinch Creating neurodivergent spaces Neurodiversity refers to how someone processes information different from most individuals. Pay special attention to such factors as biophilic design, materiality, and neurodivergent spaces when designing sustainable multifamily housing communities.

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