Strong Building Foundations

Strong Building Foundations December 12th, 2008 Buildings and towers, in addition to their design and structure, ... concrete is an ancient type of construction material made with concrete cast in a reusable mold or “ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 11:38:18

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I’ve neglected this blog so much that I forgot it existed

I really did have plans to be much more diligent with the posting and updating but to be honest this fall was crazy and I was generally exhausted ... in Sept and October thanks to Steve’s (my sister’s boyfriend) help.Then my basement contractors were amazing folks (shout out to Megesson Concrete & Construction)  and pushed their season a week later [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:39:14

Madrid Re-Thinks Their Urban Spaces

The latest project from Spanish design company Luzinterruptus, ... years ago, the emergency exit of a theater under construction, the interior of a small concrete container, a bus stop in a commercial street at night, a condom machine after it has been looted [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:35:22

Basement Flooring Options

Another reader question was my opinion on the best flooring options for basements ... to home construction. Whether your basement is fairly new or old the issues remain the same. Concrete ... 2% and 8%. Moisture contents like that can really cause problems to flooring systems. You should test [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 12:13:00

Home Flippers Still Out There, Still Need License

You would think anyone flipping homes right now is a daredevil given the market conditions ... , concrete, on-site appliance repair, heating and air conditioning, home inspections, tree service ... ? This is what the Construction Contractors Board webpage says: "Oregon law requires anyone who works [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:15:00

Baldeo vs. overdevelopment

OVERDEVELOPMENT IS RUINING OUR NEIGHBORHOODSby Albert BaldeoOverdevelopment has radically altered the traditional appearance and character of our ... construction-this scourge is compounded with our failure to landmark historic buildings. The results ... , McMansions, lack of land marking of historic districts, concreting over lawns, out-of-character [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 05:15:00

How To Build A Dog Kennel

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Date: 2009-01-19 19:00:16

nevada unions call for stricter crane regulations - contractors are opposed

from the LAS VEGAS SUN:   CONSTRUCTION WORKER DEATHS ON THE STRIP: ... is still considering its requests, but they may include laws that require more training and new ... at CityCenter by a large aluminum mold for concrete when it was mistakenly unhooked from a crane. Last month [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 14:50:49

Tyvek why you should use it

Tyvek is a very common material that is used in home construction ... escape from the interior of the home, helping to prevent mold growth and rot, but it also resists any ... think about their house, they think about whether or not they want brick or wood, stucco or concrete [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 13:15:12

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