Tag: Builder
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Builder fined after boy’s skull fractured by falling pipe
A construction company and its director have been fined after a five-year-old child was injured by a falling cast-iron pipe. The incident happened on 20 July 2021 when Sage Homes Ltd was carrying out work on an extension to a house in Totton, near a local primary school. A cast-iron pipe fell onto a passing…
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Key LEED v5 Updates Every Architect and Builder Must Know
LEED v5 is built on a foundation of key principles that guide its updated requirements. The system now strongly emphasizes four main areas: decarbonization, health, resiliency, and equity. This shift reflects a broader understanding of what constitutes a truly sustainable building, moving beyond just energy efficiency to encompass the well-being of occupants and the planet.…
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Custom Home Builder in Southern Michigan
Today’s homebuyer avoids the cookie-cutter homes on the market and basic construction options. The process of building a custom home in Southern Michigan is gaining traction as a purposeful, personal, and empowering solution. From suburban sanctuaries to lakeside retreats, this region offers a blend of community spirit, natural beauty, and architectural diversity. A custom-built home…
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Custom Home Builder in Southern Michigan
Today’s homebuyer avoids the cookie-cutter homes on the market and basic construction options. The process of building a custom home in Southern Michigan is gaining traction as a purposeful, personal, and empowering solution. From suburban sanctuaries to lakeside retreats, this region offers a blend of community spirit, natural beauty, and architectural diversity. A custom-built home…
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How to Find the Best Deck Builder in the Seattle Area
Building a deck can change your yard from unusable to usable space in a matter of a few months. If you have always wanted to have a deck built so that your front or back yard can become a haven of peace and enjoyment, you need to be sure that you get the right builder…
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Bungalow demolition deadline passes as Birmingham self builder defies council’s order
A self builder who faced a demolition order to tear down a £180,000 bungalow has failed to do so by a deadline set by his local council. Mark Jones, 55, had been ordered to knock down the home built in a garden in Sutton Coldfield by Birmingham City Council because he lacked the appropriate planning…
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Bungalow demolition deadline passes as Birmingham self builder defies council’s order
A self builder who faced a demolition order to tear down a £180,000 bungalow has failed to do so by a deadline set by his local council. Mark Jones, 55, had been ordered to knock down the home built in a garden in Sutton Coldfield by Birmingham City Council because he lacked the appropriate planning…
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Alabama home builder completes first commercial project
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: An Alabama home builder has completed work on its first ground-up commercial project as it expands into the nonresidential sector. Stone Martin Commercial, a division of Opelika, Alabama-based Stone Martin Builders, finished construction on the…
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Chicago builder expands modular pipeline
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A Chicago-based offsite construction firm is scaling up its production to meet demand for faster, more affordable development. Z Modular, the offsite construction arm of Zekelman Industries, a steel pipe and tube manufacturer, recently named Nate Arnold…
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Builder sentenced to unpaid work after illegal asbestos removal
HSE inspector David Norton said: “This case demonstrates why our Asbestos and You campaign is so vital. At HSE, we want to raise awareness across the industry about the importance of having suitable control measures in place when working with asbestos-containing materials. Licensed work requires specific training, equipment and practices to ensure safety.” View the…