Category Archives: Buildings
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May
May
Storage sheds are great for extra storage for keeping things out of sight including yard equipment. They come in various sizes and shapes, from simple wooden boxes to metal containers and even shed kits are available. The price depends on the size, materials, and other features. Storage sheds are useful for keeping items safe and…
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May
May
Rafters are often used to construct shed roofs because they are strong and easy to install. However, they can require skilled labor. Trusses are used to build sheds because they are faster than rafters. Trusses are stronger than rafters, but they’re also harder to make – they’re usually done in a factory. Rafters are easy…
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Jan
Jan
A McGraw-Hill construction report showed that the construction industry experienced improved efficiency due to modular buildings. Consequently, many people turn to prefabricated buildings for several advantages, including construction speed, flexibility, and sustainability. Looking at this growing interest, you may wonder about modular building costs. The piece below covers the prices of different modular structures, enabling…
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…
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Feb
Feb
This year, 2020, marks the beginning of a new decade, and this new decade is looking to be amenable to the steel industry. Recent breakthroughs in technology have made pre-engineered steel buildings with high structural integrity commonplace in an expanding market, but this is not the only driving force behind the steel industry. Steel has…
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Feb
Feb
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…