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The Leaf at Assiniboine Park / KPMB Architects + Architecture49 | ArchDaily

Completed in 2022 in Winnipeg, Canada. Images by Tom Arban, Ema Peter Photography, Richard Seck. A Horticultural Sanctuary for the 21st C...

ArchDaily · 2 min ·
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Building the future: Western Canada’s premier building conference returns to Vancouver

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Lift dax

Hi everyone, i recently picked up my lift dax full brim. When i started wearing it i started to get a headache due to 2 pressure points o...

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F-Factor for slab with insulation on top? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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F-Factor for slab with insulation on top? - GreenBuildingAdvisor

The article discusses how to determine the F-factor for a slab-on-grade with insulation on top, addressing a specific query from a user r...

Green Building Advisor · 3 min ·
Florida bathroom reno - tub/shower against concrete wall and vapor barrier questions - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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Florida bathroom reno - tub/shower against concrete wall and vapor barrier questions - GreenBuildingAdvisor

A Florida homeowner seeks advice on renovating a bathroom with a tub against a concrete wall, focusing on mold prevention and vapor barri...

Green Building Advisor · 4 min ·
Safety

Installing 100mm Rock Wool panels for a Class A fire-rated chemical storage. The weight of these things is no joke! 🏗️

The article discusses the installation of 100mm Rock Wool panels for a Class A fire-rated chemical storage facility, highlighting the ben...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Materials

Question about concrete foundation footings and walls. Should the wood braces on the footings be removed before the wall are poured?

A Reddit user inquires about the proper procedure for removing wood braces from concrete foundation footings before pouring walls, raisin...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Residential

New BSI Standards in 2026: What Every Tradesman Needs to Know

The article outlines upcoming BSI standards in 2026, including changes to wiring regulations and fire risk assessments, providing essenti...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Materials

Florida bathroom reno - tub/shower against concrete wall and vapor barrier questions

A Reddit user seeks advice on renovating a Florida bathroom, focusing on preventing mold issues when installing a tub/shower against an e...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Water or damp proofing concrete stem wall for slab on ground construction - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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Water or damp proofing concrete stem wall for slab on ground construction - GreenBuildingAdvisor

The article discusses the considerations for damp proofing concrete stem walls in slab-on-ground construction, particularly in cold, dry ...

Green Building Advisor · 4 min ·
Incorporating concrete free slab with a frost protected shallow foundation - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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Incorporating concrete free slab with a frost protected shallow foundation - GreenBuildingAdvisor

The article discusses the challenges of integrating a concrete-free slab with a frost-protected shallow foundation in home construction, ...

Green Building Advisor · 4 min ·
Building Codes

Questions for crane companies

A Reddit user seeks assistance from crane companies to secure funding for a crane training program. They have received responses from loc...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Plywood air barrier and venting in low slope monoslope roof - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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Plywood air barrier and venting in low slope monoslope roof - GreenBuildingAdvisor

This article discusses the design considerations for a low-slope monoslope roof, focusing on plywood air barriers, venting strategies, an...

Green Building Advisor · 4 min ·
Materials

What's the R-Value of zonolite?

The article discusses the R-value of zonolite insulation, a material often used in construction, and its implications for energy efficiency.

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Safety

Making a move from construction inspection to estimating. ADVICE NEEDED

A Reddit user seeks advice on transitioning from construction inspection to estimating, highlighting the challenges and skills required f...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Project Management

Adding a wall

The article discusses the challenges and considerations involved in adding a wall to a structure, including structural integrity and desi...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
SCAPE and BIG Unveil Final Plans for Manresa Wilds on Former Power Plant Site in Norwalk, US | ArchDaily
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SCAPE and BIG Unveil Final Plans for Manresa Wilds on Former Power Plant Site in Norwalk, US | ArchDaily

SCAPE and BIG reveal plans for Manresa Wilds, a 125-acre park transforming a former power plant site in Norwalk into a vibrant public spa...

ArchDaily · 5 min ·
Safety

Structural PROBLEM After Core Drilling in an Old Beam – Seeking Repair Solutions

A homeowner seeks advice on repairing structural issues after core drilling in a 50-year-old villa, highlighting the importance of unders...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Salford former union HQ to become uni hub |  Construction Enquirer News
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Salford former union HQ to become uni hub | Construction Enquirer News

Plans have been submitted to transform the historic Faraday House in Salford into a university hub, providing flexible workspace as part ...

Construction Enquirer · 5 min ·
Residential

What is this?

A Reddit user seeks clarification on a specific curb around their basement and whether a bottom plate can be attached to it for finishing...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Safety

Really upset

A construction worker experienced a fall due to faulty scaffolding, highlighting the urgent need for safety improvements in the workplace.

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Materials

ICC 47P reinforced concrete exam

A Reddit user seeks help after failing the ICC 47P reinforced concrete exam twice, scoring 72%. They request guidance on study materials ...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Residential

If the saying goes:”an architect's dream is an engineer's nightmare, and an engineer's dream is a builder's nightmare”, then what is a builder’s dream and who’s nightmare is it?

The article explores the complexities and challenges faced in construction, highlighting the differing perspectives of architects, engine...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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