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Common challenges of residential construction projects

Lets Build

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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New BREEAM In Use Version in a Changing World

Green Building Law Update

Last week BRE Global announced that the “BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 for Commercial and Residential” green building rating system has launched. Click on the topic to register: Delivering Value Beyond the Certificate: BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 for Commercial and Residential. this is not a new construction rating system).

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Designing and specifying architectural zinc roofing

Construction Specifier

With a potential lifespan of 80 years or more, architectural zinc roofing delivers longevity, sustainability, and resiliency to meet or exceed specified requirements on commercial, municipal, residential, educational, health care, and other thoughtfully designed projects. Elemental, natural, and sustainable.

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America's oldest federal public housing development gets a facelift

BD+C

The Architectural Team, a master planning and architectural design firm specializing in multifamily housing and sustainable design, has announced the completion of 129 residential units for Phase II of The Homes at Old Colony. Body Image: read more.

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Innovative Roofing Options for A More Sustainable Home

BRIKS Design-Build Group

Sustainability is the trend in home design these days – and it’s not difficult to see why. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. Just make sure to work with a reputable contractor with valid residential roofing insurance. Solar Shingles.

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3 Ways to Use Building Codes to Slow Climate Change 

Pro Builder

Our residential and commercial buildings account for about 40% of total energy consumption in the United States. . The International Construction Codes, also known as I-Codes, set the minimum standards for constructing safe and sustainable structures. While they are legal requirements in the U.S., Environmental.

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

BD+C

More Housing, Within Reach Shortage, slump, or crisis: however you label it, the fact is there’s not enough housing available to meet demand in the United States. Office to residential repositioning at 1 St. And what is available, as Lane Brown recently reported for Curbed , is often out of reach for middle class Americans.

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