Tag: High
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How high can a porch be: An expert-led guide
Adding a porch might seem like a simple home upgrade, but there’s a catch: get the proportions wrong – or build without understanding the rules – and you could find yourself in hot water with your local planning authority, and possibly your neighbours too. So, how high can a porch be before it tips the…
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C.W. Driver Begins $175M Upgrade at Long Beach Poly High
C.W. Driver Companies, a premier California builder specializing in educational facilities, celebrated the groundbreaking of a transformative $175 million modernization project at Long Beach Unified School District’s (LBUSD) Polytechnic High School in Los Angeles County. The comprehensive project includes interim student housing, a new 65,000-square-foot Career and Technical Education (CTE) classroom building, and the modernization…
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Arkadelphia High School Visits Siplast’s RISE Center
Siplast, a Standard Industries company, recently welcomed 11th- and 12th-grade students from Arkadelphia High School to its state-of-the-art RISE Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The visit offered students a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s innovative research and manufacturing processes, along with hands-on learning and exposure to career opportunities available in their hometown. The RISE Center—short for…
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Arkadelphia High School Visits Siplast’s RISE Center
Siplast, a Standard Industries company, recently welcomed 11th- and 12th-grade students from Arkadelphia High School to its state-of-the-art RISE Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The visit offered students a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s innovative research and manufacturing processes, along with hands-on learning and exposure to career opportunities available in their hometown. The RISE Center—short for…
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CIOB Awards 2025: High Rise Accommodation
Gold Award Winner: David John MCIOB, Willmott Dixon Construction Project: Millwrights Place and Coopers Court, Bristol Scope: Construction of 15-storey and 10-storey blocks with 297 apartments, completed in 168 weeks Client: Cubex Land Value: £57m Handing over a defect-free residential tower is notoriously difficult. David John not only managed the feat, on time and to budget, but delivered…
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Backlog hits nearly 2-year high despite tariff worries
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Despite the threat of tariffs, construction backlog rose to its highest level since September 2023 and contractors’ confidence in their future profit margins grew, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors survey April 22 to…
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The high cost of living: Rethinking fall protection in construction
In the construction industry, investments in equipment and materials are substantial and often prioritized, and they should be, how are you going to build something without material and handling? However, when it comes to safety—particularly fall protection—the investment is comparatively minimal, despite the significant risks involved. Equipment Investments vs. Safety Spending Consider a mid-sized construction…
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Construction Delays and Burnout: The High Cost of Compressed Schedules
In the high-stakes world of construction, the project schedule is often seen as the immutable roadmap to success. It dictates timelines, resource allocation, and ultimately, profitability. Yet, all too often, this meticulously crafted plan encounters the harsh realities of the jobsite, leading to a phenomenon that can cripple projects: schedule compression. Simply put, schedule compression…
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High Court judge rules contract made over WhatsApp is valid
A High Court judge has ruled that a WhatsApp exchange between a property developer and demolition contractor constituted a valid contract. Jaevee Homes took Steve Fincham (trading as Fincham Demolition) to court over a dispute around demolition works at the former Mercy nightclub in Norwich. Fincham said that his contract with Jaevee was based on…
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Exploring the Influence of High Quality Doors on Interior Design Aesthetics
Interior design is an artful venture that moulds the aesthetic and functionality of indoor spaces to cater to the tastes and requirements of the inhabitants. Amidst the wide spectrum of elements that contribute to a coherent and visually appealing interior design, high quality doors stand out as pivotal features that shape both the practicality and…