Tag: Residential
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Why Large Residential Ceiling Fans Are a Builder’s Favourite
In modern homebuilding, few features strike the balance between practicality, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal quite like large ceiling fans. Once relegated to commercial or industrial use, oversized ceiling fans have become a mainstay in contemporary residential design. Builders across Australia are increasingly opting for these large residential ceiling fans in home projects, and it’s easy…
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Residential Lifts Help Shape Age-Friendly, Accessible Design
Modern home design is undergoing a thoughtful shift, one that prioritizes accessibility, inclusivity, and future-readiness. Whether it’s children, elderly family members, or those with mobility challenges, homes are now being built or renovated with all generations in mind. One of the most impactful innovations in this space is the integration of residential lifts. These compact,…
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Why Outdoor & Patio Living Has Become Essential Residential Space
American houses are shrinking while homeowner expectations keep growing. Census data shows that the median new-construction footprint has fallen by roughly 8 percent since its 2015 peak, yet surveys by the National Association of Home Builders indicate that more than three-quarters of buyers now rank a “usable outdoor room” among their top design priorities. Architects…
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Why Outdoor & Patio Living Has Become Essential Residential Space
American houses are shrinking while homeowner expectations keep growing. Census data shows that the median new-construction footprint has fallen by roughly 8 percent since its 2015 peak, yet surveys by the National Association of Home Builders indicate that more than three-quarters of buyers now rank a “usable outdoor room” among their top design priorities. Architects…
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R.D. Olson Construction breaks ground on $80M residential village
R.D. Olson Construction, a leading general contracting firm renowned for its expertise in multifamily projects, has begun the construction of the apartments on Vintage Farms, an $80M residential village in Murrieta, CA. The village will contain 330 market rate and luxury apartments spread across 11 buildings and 15 standalone garages on a 15-acre site. The…
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Can a blockchain assurance tool build trust in residential construction?
The KPMG team has also developed a digital tool for assessing supply chain resilience. KPMG Supply Chain Predictor provides end-to-end, real-time oversight of a company’s entire supply chain, while using predictive analytics and AI to identify potential disruptions before they occur. Masters explains: “What this tool does is map out your supply chain across developments…
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How EarthCam Security Supports Urban Residential Projects
EarthCam has released a video interview from Bryan Shephard, Senior Project Manager at Pike Construction Services, detailing how EarthCam’s jobsite cameras and always-on Central Station Monitoring protected a major urban housing development. With EarthCam, Pike Construction: Deterred break-ins and reduced on-site incidents Responded faster to security alerts Used live and recorded footage for better decision-making…
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How EarthCam Security Supports Urban Residential Projects
EarthCam has released a video interview from Bryan Shephard, Senior Project Manager at Pike Construction Services, detailing how EarthCam’s jobsite cameras and always-on Central Station Monitoring protected a major urban housing development. With EarthCam, Pike Construction: Deterred break-ins and reduced on-site incidents Responded faster to security alerts Used live and recorded footage for better decision-making…
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BSI publishes first MMC standard for residential developments
The UK’s leading standard-setting body has published a new modern methods of construction (MMC) specification for residential developments. The British Standards Institution’s (BSI) PAS 8700:2025 is the first PAS to set out comprehensive requirements and processes for the deployment of MMC in residential building projects. In 2023, the government commissioned BSI to draft a new…
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BSI publishes first MMC standard for residential developments
The UK’s leading standard-setting body has published a new modern methods of construction (MMC) specification for residential developments. The British Standards Institution’s (BSI) PAS 8700:2025 is the first PAS to set out comprehensive requirements and processes for the deployment of MMC in residential building projects. In 2023, the government commissioned BSI to draft a new…