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Structural Design Tips for Building an ADU

9

Feb

Structural Design Tips for Building an ADU

An accessory house, or an Accessory Dwelling Unit, (ADU Structure), is also often referred to as a backyard cottage, an in-law unit, or a granny flat. In the simplest of terms, an accessory house refers to a “tiny home” that is generally built on the same property as the property owner’s dwelling. People who own

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Why Modular Construction Is Gaining Notice

8

Feb

Why Modular Construction Is Gaining Notice

Modular housing decreases construction time almost to half and the overall expenses by 10 to 20 percent. A small crew of moderately skilled workers can deliver the construction task in a climate-controlled installation rather than utilizing about 22 separate trades of professions that contribute to conventional home construction, using the same building codes and standards.

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MEP Engineering Improves Older Buildings Efficiency

7

Feb

MEP Engineering Improves Older Buildings Efficiency

The MEP design process in Los Angeles is a complicated one. It starts with a building’s schematic design and ends with its construction phase. This process is composed of three phases: conceptual (design), schematic (design), and construction drawings (construction). A mechanical engineer is responsible for designing the MEP systems for all buildings, including residential, commercial,

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How to come up with the best floor plan for your dream house

6

Feb

How to come up with the best floor plan for your dream house

As a homeowner, it’s imperative to come up with the best floor plan to build your dream house. You must consider these five key points and discuss them in detail with the architect while drawing the floor plan layout. 1- Know your lifestyle You must write down the physical strengths and weaknesses of your family

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Exposed & Suspended Ceilings more popular & well-received

5

Feb

Exposed & Suspended Ceilings more popular & well-received

The ceiling is the inner surface of the building roof which adds aesthetic to the room. Among various styles of ceilings exposed & suspended ceilings are more popular and well-received. Ceilings offer an area to accommodate mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) installations. They’re helpful areas to house speakers, lighting fixtures as well as smoke detectors

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Why a professional when planning your house

4

Feb

Why a professional when planning your house

When planning for building a house it is important who you assign to create the design. Although seem too obvious hiring a professional architect is an issue of great importance which in many cases, unjustifiably is compromised. Why a professional when planning? A professional will ensure a flawless, code-compliant design. Why a professional is necessary?

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How to Mitigate The Negative Effects of Construction Industry

18

Jan

How to Mitigate The Negative Effects of Construction Industry

Construction industry affects the environment in all stages; from mining processes used for materials, to the waste produced by the project and how it is disposed of. Furthermore, initial site development activities, all the way through the construction period, then during facility utilization period till demolition when a building service life is ended all affect

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Which path to choose, Greenfield design-build vs Brownfield, repurposing an existing warehouse?

8

Jan

Which path to choose, Greenfield design-build vs Brownfield, repurposing an existing warehouse?

Greenfield Projects are those where deferent aspects of the project are to be done from scratch. Brownfield projects are those where the preliminary development of the site is already done, and the investors come in with the required expertise. Feasibility studies would have been completed and either the profitability is determined or, a Pattern of

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Potential Hazards of Cannabis Extraction Facilities

25

Dec

Potential Hazards of Cannabis Extraction Facilities

Several instances of fires or explosions at facilities that extract hash oil has been consequential of cannabis legalization at the state level.  In the past five years, some 10 fires or hazardous incidents have occurred at Cannabis Extraction Facilities that extract butane hash oil (BHO) in the 33 states where cannabis is legal for medical

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Greenhouse Advantages, & Tips to Consider in Design & build

22

Dec

Greenhouse Advantages, & Tips to Consider in Design & build

Creating your own greenhouse can be a dream come true. It’s exciting, fun but at the same time, it has its fair share of challenges. There are lots of things to consider and challenges to deal with, but if you do this right, it can be a very impressive experience. With that in mind, it’s

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Industrial hemp market growth – where will it go?

14

Dec

Industrial hemp market growth – where will it go?

Although the industrial hemp market growth didn’t start with huge results, it has managed to grow considerably in the past 10 years. In fact, right now it’s used in more than 25000 products all over the world. On top of that, the market itself is worth around $4.6 million, with a projected $26.6 billion revenue

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California’s Cannabis Track-and-Trace (CCTT) Compliance Design Integrations

5

Dec

California’s Cannabis Track-and-Trace (CCTT) Compliance Design Integrations

Keeping track of cannabis in all stages from “Seed to sales”, as it is usually expressed, is a mandatory requirement for all licensed cannabis businesses. Along with many other states, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has contracted METRC for California’s Cannabis Track-and-Trace (CCTT) system and requires all permanent licensees to register with METRC.

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