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Common challenges of residential construction projects

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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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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

The requirements of site for buildings with different occupancies are different. So all the buildings proposed for different purposes have different requirements and thus different considerations for their site selection. The site should be in fully developed area or in the area which has potential of development.

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CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

The opportunities and constraints inherent to a site and the response to a program/design brief are analysed and documented in an overall site planning document that should accompany a development application. Good site planning therefore starts with a comprehensive analysis of the site, within the immediate and regional context.

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Ten benefits of prefabricated construction

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Advances in manufacturing and the growing importance of sustainability have allowed companies to develop prefabricated solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings across the continent, and indeed around the world. There is less risk of on-site accidents. 10 major advantages of prefabricated construction.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

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Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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7 ideas to make implementing lean more successful for your construction projects

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Reducing waste on site is a major component of lean construction, and organizing periodic sessions during all stages of a project is crucial to lean implementation. Read more: Applying lean construction to residential projects. The concept applies to wasted time, labor, resources, skills, etc.

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Green Globes New Multifamily Rating Systems Respond to the Market

Green Building Law Update

more so than other comparable green building rating systems) when a project must be a building or property with a minimum of 5 units. The new rating systems are very broad in eligibility (. While this post has highlighted (.

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