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4 Ways to Do Outdoor Living on Small Lots

Pro Builder

The covered grill area not only offers shade and protection from weather but also adds visual interest. . . The existing one-car garage of this completely remodeled 1940s home enabled the design of a new cabana/ancillary structure to provide a unique backyard oasis on a small infill lot. Renovated main house .

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Fresh Design Ideas for Open-Plan Kitchens and Living Spaces

Pro Builder

To reduce the noise and visual clutter of the kitchen, nearby living rooms are becoming more defined with varying ceiling heights and full-height walls. The principal goals of the renovation were to create a kitchen that would be the center of life in the house and primary guest suites.

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10 Principles of Architecture | What Is Architecture | Why Need Design Principles in Architecture

CivilJungle

Designing and decorating, selection of furnishings, having supervision for construction, and renovating or remodeling a building. There is a term called visual weight. Visual weight is the property that gives elements in a design an ability to draw attention. Visual balance works just the same as physical balance.

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2022 BALA Projects: Kitchens That Cook

Pro Builder

PROJECT SPECS: OTTO STARK KITCHEN REMODEL . Category: Kitchen Remodel, $75,000 – $125,000 Location: Grand Rapids, Mich. Square footage: 390 sf Builder/Remodeler (entrant): New Urban Home Builders, Grand Rapids Architect + Interior Designer: Deidre Interiors, Grand Rapids Green Verifier: GreenEdge of Michigan , Holland, Mich.

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JOB ORDER CONTRACTING TRAINING

Building Information Management

JOC is an efficient way of getting numerous, commonly encountered renovation, repair, remodeling and smaller construction projects done easily and quickly under a single contract. . – 4:45 p.m – Check in 7:30 a.m. Location: To Be Confirmed Phoenix/Tempe, AZ . So, what is Job Order Contracting (JOC) ?

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What’s the difference between RFIs, Submittals and Specifications?

Fieldwire

Assume that a construction project involves building a new hospital. The contractor needs clarification to ensure that the project meets the intended design and specifications. The contractor can submit an RFI to the architect or engineer requesting additional information or clarification on the discrepancy.

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Curt Horstmann won’t sit still

The Korte Company

The irony isn’t lost on him, a member of The Korte Company’s Diversified Operations Group and the man in charge of an ongoing renovation of the Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library in Highland. Starting in 2020, he led the historical library’s remodel piece by piece, restoring it to its 1920s charm with some 21st-century upgrades.