Tag: Making
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When To Repair vs. Replace: Making the Right Decision for Your Roof
Your home’s roof plays the pivotal role in protecting your family and belongings from the elements, but knowing when to repair damage or invest in a new roof can be complex. Consulting with professionals like those found at https://theexteriordoctor.com/roof-installation-and-replacement/ can help guide your decision. The right solution can significantly impact your home’s structural integrity, resale value, and…
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‘I believe in making digital easy for people to understand’
Paul Thorpe FCIOB (Alex Wroe Photography) Paul Thorpe, one of the youngest CIOB members to be awarded fellowship status, tells CM about the project that formed part of his application. The application process is extensive, during which Thorpe was required to submit a reflective account of a high-level project he has recently led, demonstrating not…
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Making Moves: Equipment Trailering Today
Heavy-haul trailers such as flatbeds, step decks and goosenecks are essential to the construction industry, ensuring that heavy machinery, equipment and materials are transported safely and efficiently. Over the past decade, these trailers have undergone significant changes driven by technological advancements, regulatory updates and evolving customer demands. Changes in Heavy-haul Trailers and Their Impact on…
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Home Adaptation Grants: Making Your Home Safer as You Age
As you age, modifications to your home environment will help keep you safe while also increasing the enjoyment of living in your space. Home adaptation grants provide financial support to make essential home changes that improve safety and accessibility. The aging process should not be complicated by concerns over home safety. Grant programs support various…
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Didcot probe ‘making meaningful progress’ nine years after tragedy
The investigation into the collapse at Didcot Power Station which killed four demolition workers “continues to make meaningful progress” nine years after the disaster, police have said. Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw died after part of the old boiler house at the Didcot A plant collapsed while workers were preparing the…
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Making a House a Home: A Windsor Terrace Story
Sheilaja and Sergio wanted more space than their Upper East Side rental afforded their growing family, drawn to the small-town charm of Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. They found the perfect pre-war co-op, but it demanded a major refresh to realize its full potential. They envisioned a complete kitchen and bathroom overhaul, and, crucially, the creation of…
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Construction Collaboration Today: Making File Sharing Work for You
As construction workflows become digitized, efficient file sharing stands out as a crucial success factor for collaboration. How do you succeed with it? A bit of history The question of collaborative construction file management is not new. My first CAD project was in the mid-1980s. File sharing was simple because the design disciplines worked on…
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Making Renovation Less Risky – AEC Business
Dutch bank ING’s research found that the overall EU construction market’s share of renovation and maintenance grew from 48% in 2008 to more than 54% in 2022. Despite its prevalence, renovation remains a conscious risk-taking for developers and builders. Due to various surprises, the costs of these projects can increase unpredictably, and builders may even…
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Making Construction Safer with AI
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast had the pleasure of interviewing Gary Ng, CEO of viAct. We discuss the use of AI in making construction sites safer. viAct is a ConTech startup from Hong Kong backed by Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, Artesian Ventures, and ParticleX. viAct provides “Scenario-based Vision Intelligence” solutions exclusively…
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Real Estate and Construction Ecosystem in the Making: From KIRA-digi to KIRAHub
The Finnish Ministry of the Environment’s recent key project KIRA-digi was set up to promote digitalization of the built environment and construction. Although the project came to an end in December 2018, the work carried out in KIRA-digi will continue under the brand of KIRAHub. In a recent seminar, the lessons learned and future outlooks…