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Northcote House / LLDS | ArchDaily
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Northcote House / LLDS | ArchDaily

Completed in 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Images by Tom Ross. LLDS has re-conceptualised the Victorian terrace typology in response to t...

ArchDaily · 2 min ·
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12 inch beam over patio door

Hi everyone! I’m not sure if this is the current place to ask this question but here it is: Can i reduce or cut this 12 inch beam down to...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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Looking for masonry advice!

I need to install a square fence post (8×8 cm / ~3×3 inches), 2.3 meters tall (~7.5 ft). My problem: the post cannot be centered in the f...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·

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Northcote House / LLDS | ArchDaily
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Northcote House / LLDS | ArchDaily

Completed in 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Images by Tom Ross. LLDS has re-conceptualised the Victorian terrace typology in response to t...

ArchDaily · 2 min ·
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12 inch beam over patio door

Hi everyone! I’m not sure if this is the current place to ask this question but here it is: Can i reduce or cut this 12 inch beam down to...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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Looking for masonry advice!

I need to install a square fence post (8×8 cm / ~3×3 inches), 2.3 meters tall (~7.5 ft). My problem: the post cannot be centered in the f...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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Insulation identification

I want to know what type of insulation the layer under the main blown in is, I’m not super familiar but it looks like an asbestos contami...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
£27bn RIS 3 roads reboot targets network renewal – Full list |  Construction Enquirer News
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£27bn RIS 3 roads reboot targets network renewal – Full list | Construction Enquirer News

Just five big enhancement schemes to start as focus shift to repairs and capacity upgrades

Construction Enquirer · 5 min ·
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25 w/ 6 years Concrete Experience - Should I take this SPM offer?

I'm 25 with 6 years of experience and currently a Project Manager in commercial concrete construction in the DFW Texas area. I’ve been of...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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Roofing experts anybody?

I got ahold of a contractor who could do my roof for my 924sq ft single wide mobile home for 6,000 for a full tear off, and replacement o...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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How to Remove Epoxy From Concrete Floors

Looking for the best piece of equipment for removing 40 year old epoxy from concrete floors in a factory (Indoors NO petrol powered machi...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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How to progress if you don’t want a leadership role?

The question is pretty self explanatory - how to progress/advance/make more money if you don’t want a leadership role? I’ve worked in one...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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👋Welcome to r/Beyond_Opinions - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

Hi, I figured people commenting on construction might have some other insights that could be shared to the new community I am trying to c...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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Been having no luck getting a job due to no experience North Florida

I’ve applied online and called companies and a lot of people say they aren’t hiring. I don’t have any experience in construction. Should ...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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I need to buy bricks for my house.

I need bricks for my house which are strong and durable. How about red bricks, they are more expensive than cement bricks. submitted by /...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Negotiating Boundaries: Climate and the Building Envelope in Central American Architecture | ArchDaily
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Negotiating Boundaries: Climate and the Building Envelope in Central American Architecture | ArchDaily

Understand the shift in architectural design from defense to openness in Central America, balancing airflow and thermal stability.

ArchDaily · 2 min ·
ERV port placement in kitchen - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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ERV port placement in kitchen - GreenBuildingAdvisor

I am retrofitting an ERV in my finished home and I need advice on where to locate exhaust air (i.e. intake) registers in my kitchen. This...

Green Building Advisor · 4 min ·
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Is it easier to become an HVAC tech or Plumber in LA?

Let me give some context first, i went to a 4 year and got a bachelors in business. Been working as an office admin for almost two years ...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
1Q 2026 Cost Report: Tariffs Contributed to Price Hikes for Many Materials in 2025
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1Q 2026 Cost Report: Tariffs Contributed to Price Hikes for Many Materials in 2025

Steel and cement prices saw substantial increases.

ENR - Engineering News-Record · 5 min ·
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Any trick to fix?

Asked the contractor to build an 18 inch planter wall around the front of the house in a raw concrete finish. They framed it and poured i...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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Waterproofing behind cement board for steam shower?

How common is this and what are main concerns? submitted by /u/tigerman39 [link] [comments]

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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Rebar Courses in concrete foundation

Hi Masonry apprentice here. I am pouring a concrete foundation for a brick oven. It's 5'x7' but needs to be 42'' deep because it's in Mic...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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Recycling plant turns glass to cement that supports Yale construction

submitted by /u/BuzzFeedNeed [link] [comments]

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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