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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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best location for vapor barrier under slab - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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best location for vapor barrier under slab - GreenBuildingAdvisor

I’m looking at these 2 details from the library. The monolithic slab shows a vapor barrier above the insulation, wrapping around the foot...

Green Building Advisor · 4 min ·
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Indoor sauna going in a spare carpeted bedroom. Would cement board between the carpet and sauna be a good choice or no due to weight (500 lb)? It’s a JIC measure for heat or water splash.

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Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
GMI confirmed for green Manchester office scheme |  Construction Enquirer News
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GMI confirmed for green Manchester office scheme | Construction Enquirer News

35 Fountain Street will feature cross‑laminated timber

Construction Enquirer · 4 min ·
Trio bag £1bn concrete road replacement deal |  Construction Enquirer News
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Trio bag £1bn concrete road replacement deal | Construction Enquirer News

Kier, Graham and Sisk win 6-year legacy concrete road framework

Construction Enquirer · 6 min ·
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Concrete Finisher 2K26

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Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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Payment terms for small ADA ramp replacement project – how would you structure this?

Concrete contractor in Florida here. Looking at a small ADA ramp correction project at an apartment complex. Several existing ramps were ...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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Foreman on a site with 13 employees

I work a for a drywall company in Ontario, Canada. I am currently at a large project where I am the foreman and have 13 other employees I...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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How long does it actually take you guys to get invoices out after a job wraps?

I run a small concrete crew, about 12 guys working 3-4 sites at any given time. Trying to figure out if we're just bad at this or if it's...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Lopota Reception / Studio Gypsandconcrete | ArchDaily
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Lopota Reception / Studio Gypsandconcrete | ArchDaily

Completed in 2025 in Telavi, Georgia. Images by Grigory Sokolinsky. Lopota Reception unfolds as a glass-bound threshold, where architectu...

ArchDaily · 2 min ·
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84 Lumber celebrates women in the workforce

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84 Lumber Marks Women in Construction Week
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84 Lumber Marks Women in Construction Week

Construction Industry News · 3 min ·
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Concrete asmr

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Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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Concrete Inspector

Is concrete inspector a good stepping-stone job to move up the ladder? I found out today that this job may require a BS/BA, but many open...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
A-Frame cabin insulation - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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A-Frame cabin insulation - GreenBuildingAdvisor

Hi all, I’m designing and building an a-frame cabin in central Missouri. The cabin will be used intermittently throughout the year, best ...

Green Building Advisor · 4 min ·
Legacy in Matter: Material Traditions in South American Architecture | ArchDaily
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Legacy in Matter: Material Traditions in South American Architecture | ArchDaily

Explore the enduring legacy of materials in South American architecture, where brick and bamboo connect tradition with contemporary design.

ArchDaily · 7 min ·
Q&A Spotlight - Low-impact insulation options for an existing home - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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Q&A Spotlight - Low-impact insulation options for an existing home - GreenBuildingAdvisor

Discover how to improve insulation without major renovations. Learn about options like dense-pack cellulose installation from the exterior.

Green Building Advisor · 5 min ·
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Reinforcement needed?

I found a couple of cracks in a garage ceiling joist that I thought should be reinforced. What would be sufficient to fix this? The (2x4?...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
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I can't work high up, should I consider a different career?

Essentially what the post says. I've been working for my neighbour as a drywaller recently, and I had to do my first semi-high roof. He h...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Avoiding insect problems with EPS and XPS - GreenBuildingAdvisor
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Avoiding insect problems with EPS and XPS - GreenBuildingAdvisor

I’m planning use either XPS or EPS (reclaimed hopefully) for exterior insulation, but I am concerned about insect intrusion.  I’d love to...

Green Building Advisor · 3 min ·
Toronto firefighters free construction worker pinned by concrete after hours-long, ‘complex’ rescue
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Toronto firefighters free construction worker pinned by concrete after hours-long, ‘complex’ rescue

A construction worker has been rescued about five hours after being pinned by a piece of concrete at a construction site in the city’s we...

Construction Industry News · 3 min ·
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