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Changing London Skyline by Paul X James Whilst many construction projects are being scrapped or put on hold in the current economic climate, two major developments in London are going ahead which will be significant additions to the city's skyline. Shard London Bridge and Heron Tower have been vying for the title of London's tallest building.Affordable Housing Development in Puerto Rico by Sean M Carpenter Affordable housing investors are always on the lookout for new investment opportunities. One place they may not think to look is Puerto Rico. In a statement released earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to help improve and implement its housing plan. A signing ceremony was held in San Juan, and attending by Puerto Rico's Governor and several HUD officials.Modular Church Buildings Are Beautiful, Affordable and Feasible by Fred Fish Modular church buildings provide beautiful, affordable and feasible options for ministries of all sizes. This is a cost-effective way to add additional space to your current facility. Worship centers, gymnasiums, administrative and pastoral offices, classrooms, and more are all easily added through the use of a prefab building structure. Read this article to find out more about the benefits available for your church.Builders Can Salvage Your Property! by Alice M Shown Irrespective of the fact whether you are buying a property to set up an office or for your new home, there is a wide possibility of it needing extensive repairs. The driveway might be in a bad condition or the patio maybe falling apart.How To Choose Building Contractors? by Alice M Shown Is your home falling apart with each passing day? When we first enter a brand new house and make it our "home" we feel proud to be living in it. But with the passage of time, the solid foundation starts to crumble and decay.Why Is Paving Your Property So Important? by Alice M Shown It goes without saying that "first appearance is the best appearance." Although some of us may disagree, but the truth is we generally form an opinion or judgment in our mind after the first appearance.Housing Trust Funds Provide Options by Sean M Carpenter As the need for affordable housing increases, and state and city budgets steadily decrease, creative solutions are needed to address affordable housing issues. One way that states are tackling their challenges is by establishing Housing Trust Funds.Interview: Back to School by Paul X James In a recent article we looked at the difficult situation and job fears that many students on construction related degree courses are currently facing, and those of us that already have some work experience on our CV's to offer prospective employers should probably consider ourselves fortunate. Yet in the tough job market many are looking to stand out from the crowd by gaining professional memberships or considering higher education qualifications.Helping Architects Cut Through Affordable Housing Red Tape by Sean M Carpenter Architects play an important role in affordable housing development. Even the most innovative, effective development plan can't move forward unless the architectural plans are accurate and meet applicable requirements. Roberta Feldman knows this. As the City Design Center Director for the University of Illinois, she aims to help architects cut through governmental red tape when designing affordable housing plans.Steel Boat Buildings by Jacob Devies Steel boat buildings are today popular all over the world where they protect boats from theft and the wear and tear of the elements. A steel boat building is also great as a storage facility for items needed for your boat, such as boating equipment. A steel boat building is a type of boathouse made from steel and specially designed to provide ideal boat storage. Boathouses are normally used for smaller sport and leisure boats, but even huge ships can need a boat house.Using Tax Credits to Fund Affordable Housing by Sean M Carpenter As the U.S. economy struggles to recover, cities and states continue to see an increased need for affordable housing in their respective areas. Attempts to meet that need have resulted in creative solutions, and some that are more straight-forward. HUD introduced a ground-breaking program aimed at selling foreclosed homes. Others, like the state of Illinois, have simply extended existing programs.Using Bonds to Fund Affordable Housing by Sean M Carpenter As states work to create and pass budgets for current and subsequent fiscal years, they're having to find creative ways to fund important projects. One of the projects that few cities or states want to cut is affordable housing. The economic recession has increased the number of people who need affordable housing, and few communities can meet the demand. Charlotte, North Carolina is attempting to encourage affordable housing development with a new bond package.UK Government Offers Little Hope to Construction Industry by Paul X James The construction industry has probably been hit harder than any other by the credit crunch and the ensuing recession. And there seems to be no end to it, for any recovery in private sector contracts is likely to be offset by reduced work from the public sector.Planning Ahead to Ensure London 2012 Legacy by Paul X James As the Commonwealth Games in India come to an end, thoughts turn increasingly to the London Olympics in 2012. And the main thought from a construction point of view is to avoid the problems and last-minute panics that Delhi has had.Dubai and the Pearl Project, a Landmark by Madan G Singh The present Dubai rulers of Dubai have realized that oil as a commodity will not be available to fuel the development of the island city after another 10 years. They have thus decided and put into practice a plan to make Dubai an international centre for business and pleasure. With this the city state can continue to earn revenue even after the oil boom is over.Bus Shelters: Provides Convenience and Protection for the Passengers by John Samual Bus Shelters are very beneficial for passengers and travellers as it offers them protection from the harsh weather. When building these shelters choose the transparent variety so that it can assure you of the security and safety of the passengers.Weather Protection for SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) by Todd Bergstrom SIPs are composed of OSB for the outer faces. Exposure to moisture for the OSB is a key item with respect to the durability of a SIP. In order to manage these potential sources of moisture, proper detailing must be accomplished.Budget Cuts Forcing Housing Authority Consolidations by Sean M Carpenter For fiscal years 2010 and 2011, many states are facing budget shortfalls. Some, like California, face significant shortages. The lack of resources is forcing states to eliminate and consolidate departments and services. Some are exploring ways to combine affordable housing-related activities.The Many Advantages Of Mobile Classrooms by Lawrence White There have been many reports and studies conducted on the feasibility as well as need of mobile classrooms and all of them invariably highlight the fact that such facilities are very necessary for the following reasons: a) A huge increase in the number of school enrollments and that is a very positive development. b) Continued high rate of enrollments expected in the coming years. c) Difficulty of predicting movements of families between counties.The Many Pluses Of Modular School Buildings by Lawrence White Over the years, the concept of modular school buildings has taken strong root and many structures have come up based on the requirements put forward by individual schools. The reasons for their acceptance are not far to seek and they are as under...Modular School Buildings Are The Need Of The Hour by Lawrence White One positive attribute about the modular building industry has been their ability to recycle material and use them repeatedly. The fact that many of the modular constructions are ideal for deconstruction just as quickly has been very helpful in this regard. It is very easy to disassemble modules and used elsewhere depending on the need and that is why the industry has been able to sustain itself over the years. The authorities too have recognised the useful environmental role they are playing and have given them several incentives to help them continue this good work.Demountable Classrooms Fulfill A Great Social Cause by Lawrence White The concept of demountable classrooms has gained a lot of ground over the last few years in particular due to many schools recognising the need to create more accommodation for students. Faced with increasing number of enquiries and enrollments from more and more students seeking education, they had to resort to crowding the existing classrooms with more students than normal and this was having an undesirable effect on both students and teachers. Students were not being able to study in a conducive environment and teachers could not devote the best of attention to individual students or maintain class decorum as per their desire.Considerations When Setting Up Demountable Classrooms by Lawrence White It is natural and logical for schools to do a cost benefit analysis of a particular project before actually getting down to doing it or assigning the project to some professional and that means asking a lot of questions concerning every element of the project. This would make it easy for them to justify the expenses.Indiana Steel Buildings by Jacob Devies Steel buildings are popular in Indiana, and for good reasons. Steel buildings are fire-proof and pest resilient and can be purchased at a very competitive price. Steel buildings will not only give you peace of mind and reduce the amount of time you spend on maintenance work, they can also save you money from day one since a lot of insurance providers active in Indiana are prepared to negotiate lower premiums for steel buildings than for less fire-proof and more pest-prone building materials.Arizona Steel Buildings by Jacob Devies In the hot and arid Arizona climate, fires are always a risk and numerous buildings are burned down each year. Electrical malfunctions, explosive accidents, sabotage, smoking and forgotten candles are just a few causes of serious fires. It therefore comes as no surprise that steel buildings have grown highly popular in Arizona.Steel Buildings in Alaska by Jacob Devies The harsh and varied Alaskan climate calls for durable and flexible commercial steel buildings that can cope with everything from warm summers to powerful blizzards and tectonic activity. The climate of Alaska varies a lot from region to region and this must be taken into account when choosing between steel building designs.Structural Steel Buildings by Jacob Devies Steel buildings can now easily be assembled because most of its components nowadays are pre-engineered for an easier construction. Bolts will definitely fit on its specific holes which could save labor time and cost. Some are even pre-painted with the customer's choice of color. That is why a lot of steel buildings are now used for commercial, agricultural, residential, industrial and institutional purposes all over America. May it be a DIY structural steel building or there is a need to seek professional help in erecting one, the quality of this industry have the same strength and durability like that of the typical structural steel buildings used traditionally.Temporary Classrooms Are A Necessity Today by Lawrence White The rule, or the fundamental principle, of economics works on demand and supply. If there is demand for a particular product, supplies will have to keep pace meeting this demand - and that is how businesses flourish.Temporary Classroom Buildings Offer Great Flexibility by Lawrence White The process of delivering education to cover the maximum number of students is a challenge every nation has to face and overcome. It is a great social responsibility along with health care and it would be the failure of a nation if it cannot provide basic education facilities to its citizens due to whatever reasons.Temporary Classroom Buildings Can Make The Difference by Lawrence White Every institution, commercial enterprise or even residential buildings may feel the need to go for a renovation or redevelopment at some stage and when they have to do it, they have to rely on specialists to do so. The reasons could range from the need to create more space, make better use of existing space or just ensuring that relevant repairs are done towards preventive maintenance.[ Previous 30 | Display By Oldest | Display By Newest | Next 30 ]

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