Construction Pioneer Building Tips

Posted on: 3 June 2022

Being a homeowner of a historic house can feel like a dream come true for history buffs and architecture lovers. If your home has the designation of it being a historical home, you may be uneasy about making significant changes to it. If you're interested in replacing some windows at home, there are some things to consider to ensure that the window replacement is done correctly and that the cost is fair for what you want done.
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Posted on: 31 May 2022

If you have a chance to design your own home, you need to work with a team of building designers and contractors to ensure the design not only meets codes but also serves you well. It is possible to create a design that looks great on paper but that does not work out so well in real life, and to avoid that, you need a team of designers and contractors who can keep the plans realistic.
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Posted on: 11 May 2022

Several California cities that are susceptible to earthquakes, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, have adopted ordinances that may require some buildings with a soft story to retrofit their buildings. And even if it is not legally required, it is strongly recommended that a soft-story retrofit be completed to prevent a building from collapsing in the event of an earthquake. Unfortunately, not everyone is familiar with the term soft-story retrofit. Here are a few answers to some of the questions you may have about this term.
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Posted on: 29 April 2022

If you own a medical clinic or another type of commercial medical building, you want to keep the parking lot in excellent condition for the safety of your patients. A parking lot that's maintained properly also reflects well on you and gives the impression your medical business pays attention to details and has funds to maintain the property. A parking lot that is faded and has holes in it looks neglected and might make patients look at you in a negative light.
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