1. What Does a Chartered Surveyor Do?

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   Chris Jenkinson

   Learn more about what a chartered surveyor job entails. Find out what they may be able to do for you.

2. Tips to Get the Right Building to Suit the Purpose

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   Connor R Sullivan

   This article describes how easy it is to construct metal buildings for use in many different ways. It also give some examples of how easy they are to build and what purpose they are suitable for.

3. Selecting a Commercial General Contractor

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   Sandy Bloomer

   Are you planning on moving your business, opening a new location or a new business? Construction costs can make or break a deal. Do not sign that lease or close on the property until you have done your due diligence on all the costs involved with the particular property.

4. 4D BIM Modeling – Improve Cost, Scheduling and Coordination of Building Project

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   Gerry Brown

   Rich with information, BIM modeling services deliver architects a wealth of design-centric tasks and home builders a number of significant benefits including increased coordination, constructability analysis, BOQ, quantification, and cost estimation and so on. One of the most important developments in building applications for BIM is the project planning where design and construction come together. At the core of a project planning, there lies building design, the backbone of a project planning. 4D scheduling plays an important role in project planning.

5. Basic Structural Design Analysis For Steel Or Concrete Structures

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   James D Lee

   Structural design analysis is the critical phase of just about any engineering or construction project. Before any process is realized or can be mass replicated, it is crucial to determine whether or not the concept holds up to its promise and this can only be evaluated via a thorough structural analysis study.

6. Applying a Non Slip Floor Coating That Prevents Slip and Fall Litigation

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   Edward Winslow

   When you get a non slip floor coating what really are you getting? Most new concrete coatings have slip resistance when they are applied, but what about six months later?

7. Does Concrete Crack Repair Really Work?

   by
   
   Edward Winslow

   There is a concrete crack repair solution that works thanks to advancements in polyurea technology. The critical components are a product that is thin enough to flow to the bottom of the crack and cure below the surface.

8. Anti-Corrosive Coatings in Waste Water Treatment Facilities

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   Steve A. Parker

   Wastewater treatment facilities often require the highest-performing anti-corrosive coatings, particularly in wastewater tanks and containers, because of the severely corrosive nature of many elements and chemicals used in treating wastewater. It often takes a special kind of anti corrosive coatings to combat these harsh corrosive elements and maintain tank longevity.

9. Painting Tanks in Winter

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   Steve A. Parker

   The cold weather often puts a damper on any protective coatings project. For one, productivity is minimal in the winter months than in spring or fall. Painters, no matter how skilled, find themselves hindered by the cold temperatures and the freezing environment.

10. Protecting Interior Walls With Corner Trims

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    Jessica L Moss

    Architects, specifiers and building managers are often concerned with the problem of keeping their interior walls pristine following construction or refurbishment despite high volume of traffic and other risks of damage. One solution is the use of corner trims. A type of wall protection, corner trims are durable, impact resistant panels which can be placed on the corners of interior walls to prevent damage and keep walls pristine.

11. Five Things to Avoid When Applying Anti Corrosive Coatings

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    Steve A. Parker

    The ever-present menace of corrosion in metal structures tends to give facility managers a major headache when the time comes to repair corrosion-related structural damage. It is better to prevent corrosion than to remediate later on, which is why exterior painting of corrosion-prone metal surfaces is more and more the solution of choice for facility managers. No coating system can offer a one-stop panacea to corrosion, but a careful avoidance of the painting practices below will provide a better chance in corrosion management and alleviation.

12. Steel Buildings – The Modern Construction Design

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    Adriana N.

    The popularity of steel buildings has increased over the years. This type of construction has always been popular for commercial and heavy use buildings, but now it is often found in homes, apartments and retail outlets. The benefits of steel construction include design, construction and durability factors.

13. Architectural Drawing That Plays a Key Role in Architect Industry

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    Nelson Thomas

    Architectural drawing is technique that used to pre-visualize any building. It is used to make representation of ideas and allow imagining in different ways to get better design.

14. Why Have an Experienced Architect Firm

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    Brij Shah

    Modern nations are founded on history, character, vision and collective all-round experience of their respective architects. On a larger canvas, architecture is one small window to see how a country has evolved. An organized development owes a lot to its experienced architects.

15. Benefits of Steel Buildings For Small Businesses

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    Michael Lindner

    It’s tough to start a small business. Rental rates of office spaces can be outrageous, and can’t always offer you all the space and amenities you need.

16. Benefits of Indirect Fired Portable Heaters

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    Mark Pepperdine

    As industry moves beyond the confines of factories and industrial areas, their requirements for heaters have changed. In large or small industrial units, heaters are permanent and do not need to be moved around and can be in all sizes.

17. Importance of Construction General Contractor

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    Denny Ray

    The working sphere of construction general contractor is not limited only to build houses, industrial buildings and factories, apartments, roads, schools, bridges, but there is along list to follow. The work starts with the preparation of the site and needful modification of the current position of the site to make it suitable for the construction of desired buildings. The regular supervision, maintenance and remodeling of the present structure is also under their domain.

18. Qualities of a Commercial General Contractor

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    Denny Ray

    Commercial general contractor is proficient in managing projects of commercial nature like retails store, eating joint, shopping mall, office building, hotel, industrial building and many more of these kinds. The most important feature of this class of contractor is the reputation and the customer relationship goodwill that it enjoys due to past experiences.

19. Architectural Marvel – Staircases

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    Amie McLauglin

    Over the years, the architectural marvels have done wonders to our staircases. The running stairs in a shopping mall attracts the kids to have fun. And ditching the escalators is the possible reason behind it. Besides giving a trendy look, the benefits to the individual using the stair is uncountable.

20. Lean – The New Design Standard

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    Doug Kiser

    Now that the construction industry has been battered in the last 18 – 24 months it is time to reshape its future. Instead of making spaces large and grand it is time to add functionality. During the construction boom there was too much emphasis on making spaces as big as possible without any thought on how to actually use the space effectively.

21. Basics of Structural Beam Load Analysis and Beam Connection Design

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    James D Lee

    The objective of structural beam design is to create a physical structure that can withstand all environmental conditions to which it is subjected. Many factors influence the design process, from foundation to loading to dimension lay out to risk and cost.

22. Architectural Ironmongery – What is Involved?

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    Paul J Coleman

    The word Ironmongery comes from the domain of iron industry. Iron has served as the main product, utilized in the formation of new products, used in buildings and the construction industry. “Architectural metal work,” or simply “ironmongery,” are some other terms used to refer to architectural Ironmongery.

23. Doorset Legislation Overview

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    Paul J Coleman

    Doorset legislation generally requires processes that need to be measured beforehand. Doorset legislation is particularly the responsibility of a professional company that deals with all the aspects that come under the category.

24. Architectural 3D Rendering Services and Modern Building Construction

    by
    
    Richard M Bothom

    Addition of architectural 3D rendering services and visualization techniques has led to a drastic change in the process of marketing and visualization of architecture designs. Benefits of using 3D renderings software are plenty – great design efficiencies, better communication and early error detection resulting in reduced costs and quicker turn-around time.

25. Four Simple Things Real Estate Agents Should Know Before Referring a Contractor

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    David Roberson

    As a real estate agent you have probably been bombarded with numerous requests by your clients for the names of contractors; floor guys, cabinet guys, tile guys, plumbers, electricians, handymen, etc. Before you refer any contractors or any vendors to your clients it is important to make sure you know who they are.

26. Unlicensed Contractors Don’t Have Insurance

    by
    
    David Roberson

    Unlicensed contractors are the reason someone came up with the old saying “there is a high price to the low bid.” Hiring an unlicensed contractor usually results in problems. Steer clear of hiring these individuals and the chances of problems on the job are reduced.

27. Comprehending Modular Buildings For Commercial Sector

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    Scott J Thomas

    Consider expanding the existing infrastructure of your office. Surely, you cannot arrange the computers and desks on the lawn; a new building will have to be constructed, and then the news employees must be relocated to the new building.

28. How to Avoid Building Construction Failure in Kenya

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    Frank Gichuhi

    Of late, several buildings have collapsed in Kenya. There are procedures and best practices that should be followed to avoid this.

29. Steel Buildings and Their Cost of Construction

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    David Prakash Kumar

    Steel buildings are very important in the construction sector. There are various reasons for the importance of these steel structures. There are many different types of buildings that are seen around the world.

30. Contractor Bonds 101

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    David Roberson

    There are typically three types of contractor’s bonds associated with a construction project: a performance bond, a payment bond, and a licensing bond. Each bond is unique and very important for it’s own purpose. Contractors, developers, property owners, and other interested parties should be aware of the minimum descriptions of these important tools in the construction industry.

The house we are currently looking at is for sale by owner. Right now there is no one living in the house. It looks like the grass has been cut. But its was just to make it look like some one lives there it wasn't weed waked or anything like that. No shades on the windows Is it a good idea to think about this or not?
A girl at work told me there is 4 ways to look at a house for sale by owner. Its either a death in the family and kids are trying to sell it with out extra cost. Some thing is wrong with it and they are trying to get rid of it to some one stupid. The people bought another house and truly don't have the money for a realtor. Or 4 we are just damn lucky….
Did you have good or bad luck with home for sale by owner?