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The 10 Most Beautiful Metal Building Homes on Pinterest

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As a smart homeowner, you already know that metal homes are a great choice. They provide unmatched durability, insulation, and sustainability that few other materials offer. Plus, they are by far one of the most affordable types of homes. But did you know that metal homes could also come in beautiful designs?  Just in case…

These Barndominium Designs are Going Crazy on Pinterest

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Introduction Barndominiums are getting increasingly popular, especially on social media sites such as Pinterest where users can upload their favourite designs, or even their barndominiums, for collection on boards or be pinned by the masses. With a wide variety of designs to choose from, and interiors that range from open plan basics to fully kitted…

25+ Shipping Container House Plans

Container homes are a very popular trend in design and architecture today. Using a storage container as a living area might seem like a wild idea, but you might be surprised at just how practical it can be. Modern shipping container homes are so sophisticated that they even rival the traditional home. You can have…

What Makes A Building Material Sustainable? Top 5 Picks

Sustainability means a lot of things to a lot of different people. It’s a hugely broad concept that often frustrates people with its many different definitions. In general, sustainability means the capacity of something to endure forever and commonly it’s important to consider the social and environmental impacts of decisions made.  The same happens in…

The Impact of Coronavirus On The Steel Industry [Updated]

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Updated: 13th April 2020 Relief package for steel industry sought – Pakistans steel industry is seeking government assistance amid the corona virus downturn. Former president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and executive member of Pakistan Steel Mills Association, Zubair Ali, on Saturday urged the government to open steel industry and give relief to…

Downward Trend For Steel Industry Fantastic News For Metal Builders

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The Steel Industry has become the latest unwitting victim of a slowing Chinese economy and domestic market oversupply driven by the continuing trade war with the Trump Administration. The accelerated decline in demand for steel products is directly affecting critical global industries including automotive, industrial, oil and gas, machinery and importantly – construction. A sustained…

Bamboo: The Ultimate Sustainable Construction Material

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Bamboo is an unbeatable plant that has been used since ancient times for various purposes. In today’s world of plastic and steel, bamboo continues to grow in its importance, and is even being used as a housing material. The international technical cooperation organizations have recognized the exceptional qualities of bamboo and are carrying out an…

Light Gauge Steel Framing Market Predicted $43.65 Billion By 2025

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The market for light gauge steel has increased year after year, with Asia and the Pacific currently dominating the market thanks to things like China investing more into their housing schemes and other structural developments. As the world turns to more affordable and even eco-friendly building techniques and materials, there is becoming a growing need…

How Passive House is Transforming Top Universities

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With more and more world leaders, educational institutes and industry professionals looking towards creating a more sustainable future for the next generation, many have focused on the housing crises and improving the consumption and production of energy. One of these possible solutions is called ‘passive house’, and while the concept has been around since the…

How Diverse Breweries can Disrupt the Craft Beer Industry

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Craft brewer sales have increased year after year, taking up 12.7% of the US beer market in terms of volume, and a significant 23% of the $111.4 billion retail dollar sales. Yes, really. Traditionally this industry has been mostly dominated by young white men, but thanks to many breweries popping up around the world, this…

Prefabricated Steel Buildings Market 2019-2026 Report

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Prefabricated steel buildings are durable, they are flexible and can be used for a variety of purposes and industries; such as agriculture, churches, for use in education and even residences. The prefabricated steel buildings market report, which covers 2019 to 2026, is a report that includes analysis of both the prefabricated steel building industry, as…

Calatrava’s Sundial Bridge Was Spawned by Salmon

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Spawned by the need to protect a seemingly insignificant patch of gravel, not many folks know that Redding’s iconic Sundial Bridge rose as a result of an eco-challenge surmountable only by architect Santiago Calatrava’s sensitive and innovative expertise. Abandoned since the long-gone days of mining in Redding, California, submerged quarry beds along the north shore…