Your crawl space can remain dry and trouble-free when you spend some time maintaining the property. Both basements and crawl spaces easily attract moisture from the surrounding soil. Foundation problems can contribute to collection of water on your property, as well. Homeowners must properly care for their landscaping to prevent moisture damage to the crawl…
As the effects of the earth’s changing climate become more pronounced, it is clearer than ever that we need to change the way we do things, including the way we build. However, we do not need to wait for scientists and engineers to develop new building materials, because one of the oldest, namely terracotta, can…
Construction projects are infamous for their ability to overrun any set budget. When it comes to building anything, the bigger and more sophisticated it is, the more variables will be in play. Not planning properly for a construction project can be a fatal managerial mistake with the potential to ruin the whole project. If you…
China doesn’t stop surprising us with its unusual, sometimes totally mind blowing projects that appear there recently. In today’s post we would like to share photos of Da Ya Li Roast Duck Restaurant in Chengdu. General Information Project name: Da Ya Li Roast Duck Restaurant Architecture Firm: IN • X Website: www.inxid.com Contact e-mail: 302615379@qq.com…
Your dream home is about to become a reality. You have selected the perfect lot and are now in the process of selecting the perfect custom home builder for this much-anticipated project. You have considered a couple of options and think that you may be closing in on the best candidate for the job. Obviously,…
Homes can be built from many different things. In fact, the traditional construction of your home will depend on where you live. Some areas of the world prefer wooden structures, others brick or stone, and others mud or similar! When you look at it that way designing and making a house out of metal does…
The Heart Of Malta Project By The Svetozar Andreev Studio It-Tieqa Żerqa, more popularly known as the Azure Window, was an icon of the Maltese islands. Following a storm in March of 2017, the arch collapsed into the sea, and there was no way to restore it. However, Svetozar Andreev has a plan to give…
Whilst the shadow of Brexit may continue to loom large over the construction market in the UK, this industry continues to generate in excess of £110 billion per annum to the economy. It also contributes a hefty 7% of the national GDP, and in this respect, it remains an underrated sector that serves as a…
Choosing the right kind of roof for a property is an important task. Obviously, it needs to look good – and complement the overall style of the house, but it also has to be good at keeping the bad weather out and the heat in so it’s cozy inside through the winter. In some cases,…
Flat roofing is the standard for commercial buildings and occasionally residential homes. You may notice flat roofing at your local department store, or in a patio like structure on a house. Many times, flat-roofed buildings offer more interior space, cheaper cost of construction, and great accessibility to gutters and air conditioning units. Unfortunately, this type…
I have recently stumbled upon this article from Deacon Insurance which talks about very interesting facts about flats. I thought it might be a good idea to share them here with you. First of all, it is predicted that in 2050 the global population will be 9.8 billion (comparing to 7.6 right now). Most of the…
Concrete barriers. Ubiquitous. Innocuous. Versatile. Most of us walk past them every day without thinking twice, not appreciating these simple engineering features as the societal building blocks they are. Here are 21 ways in which the humble concrete barrier can be used creatively, practically and cost-effectively. Concrete barriers for protection Construction work Probably the place…