Tag: Expert
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Expert Tips for Choosing Your Next Skid-steer
**Content sponsored by Sunbelt Rentals Shopping Guide: How to Choose a Skid-steer Skid-steer loaders can be found on almost any interior or exterior job site, performing a myriad of tasks with various attachments. Because they are manufactured in an array of sizes and have a multitude of attachment options and operating features, it’s important to match…
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MVHR maintenance — an expert guide
Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems have in recent years become ever more popular, especially in new build homes. They ventilate the home at the right rate, recover heat from the stale extracted air and filter the incoming air to keep the home fresh and healthy. However, while most MVHR systems are described as almost…
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What is the cost of replacing kitchen worktops? Our expert explains
The longer you’ve had your current kitchen worktops in place, the greater the potential benefit of replacement. Heavily used and highly visible, these elements of your kitchen design become more worn over time – leaving you with a tired-looking kitchen. Replacing kitchen worktops, and potentially also unit doors, is a sure way to refresh the…
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I’m a self build expert and here’s my advice for managing your own self build
Building your home is undoubtedly rewarding, but self-managing your project comes with its own unique set of challenges so it’s important to go into it with eyes wide open, especially if you’re a beginner. The good news is that with proper planning, organisation, and a willingness to learn, managing your own self-build is entirely possible.…
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Expert publishes new book on damp and health
A new book by CIOB fellow and ambassador Professor Michael Parrett, a distinguished expert in building pathology, is now available. Building Defects and Your Health addresses building failures surrounding mould and damp and is very relevant in the context of Awaab’s Law and Grenfell. All proceeds will go to charity. Parrett is a former trustee of…
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Expert Tips for Designing Homes
Creating homes is a daunting task that involves a mix of excitement and difficulties in equal measure. By strategising and seeking advice, individuals can fashion a livable and visually appealing environment. This article delves into elements of house design and presents suggestions for individuals interested in starting a remodelling project or constructing a new home. …
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Meet Jacqueline Rohrmann, the Tesla Gigafactory BIM Expert
Aarni Heiskanen had the pleasure of meeting with Jacqueline Rohrmann, a keynote speaker at the WDBE 2022 conference. She talked about the digitalization of the construction sector, her experiences as a design manager at Tesla, and the industry’s future. If you’re a designer learning to use Revit, a BIM tool, you might have watched some…
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How VR and AR Will Help in Remote Expert Assistance
The speed and quality of maintenance and repair are critical in the modern, technology-packed built environment. Consequently, these were considered in an experimental project that tested how remote expert assistance using VR and AR technologies could help improve the productivity of field service. I’m in a hall overlooking white mountain tops. It’s snowing. In front…