New Cleveland construction projects include a recently announced renovation to Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians baseball team.
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Stucco is a common substance used in construction applications, but using it can sometimes result in unexpected problems that make a finished wall or ceiling surface unsightly. The effects of mineral salts in stucco can lead to a process called efflorescence, which is an accumulation of mineral salts on the surface of concrete, masonry or
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A new residential construction project stands to give a needed boost to the lagging Las Vegas home construction and development market. Presidio Residential Capital and Summit Homes Nevada have announced the construction of Canyon View, a five-acre community development in Las Vegas. The $7.8 million project will include 36 single-family homes and will be built
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To get the best results from a residential roof replacement, the process should include a careful inspection of the attic. With roofers making attic inspections an integral part of the roof replacement process, homeowners are spared unpleasant surprises and additional expenses after the project has begun.
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While universal design is frequently used in projects responding to aging-in-place or mobility issues, it’s not a construction technique intended to respond strictly to those factors. In residential construction, universal design is intended to create living spaces that can be used by the most people to the fullest extent possible without the need for additional
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Current kitchen and bath remodeling trends are more likely to emphasize smaller size, improved spatial flow between kitchens and surrounding areas, and better conservation of water. Here are some of the most recent kitchen and bath remodeling trends, as reported by Shelley D. Hutchins on the Builder website.
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A lighter, sturdier and more wind-resistant roofing material is becoming increasingly popular among residential construction professionals and home improvement companies. Metal roofing, a style of roofing material made of lightweight but extremely durable steel or aluminum, is becoming more common in American construction and remodeling projects, according to an article at Remodeling. Traditional Exterior by
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A Top 10 national homebuilder has expanded its operations to cover the southern region of the United States. Meritage Homes has opened a new South Region office in Atlanta, Georgia. The new regional office will incorporate offices in Nashville, Tennessee, along with operations in Atlanta and the Greenville-Spartanburg area of South Carolina, according to the
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The high price of cost cutting in building materials continues to rear its head as the Chinese drywall issue again appears on appeals court dockets. As long as nine years ago, Taishan Gypsum sold contaminated drywall to U.S. builders and contractors engaged in residential construction in Florida and Louisiana. Nearly 250,000 sheets of drywall were
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The former address of an LDS meetinghouse at the corner of 100 South and 400 East in Salt Lake City is scheduled for new life as an American Cancer Society Hope Lodge. These facilities offer a “home away from home” environment for cancer patients who must travel from faraway homes to seek treatment in one of Salt Lake City’s
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