5 Ways to Increase Accessibility in the Home There are many ways to increase accessibility in the home. Some of them are well-known and receive a great deal of attention. Others might surprise you that they even exist. Home accessibility improvements also vary widely when it comes to project difficulty. They range from do-it-yourself […]
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Kitchens and bathrooms are probably the most functional areas of any home. Keeping up with the remodeling trends for these important rooms will give any construction company an edge over its competitors. Here are a few of the kitchen and bath remodeling trends that are driving current home renovation. Simplicity of design: A lot of
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Given the resources invested in bidding on a construction project, your skill at choosing projects to pursue is a major factor in your success. A few simple techniques can help you identify and win the projects that will profit you most. Watch Your Labor Investment Bidding on a construction project is always a commitment of time
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With so many moving parts involved in every construction project, you’re almost guaranteed to see scope creep and cost overruns if you don’t maintain strict control. An effective cost management plan for construction projects helps you stay on budget and on schedule. What a CM Can Do for You A Configuration Management (CM) system gives
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Cement is such a ubiquitous building material that we tend to take its current form for granted. Yet cement use in construction has a history dating back thousands of years, and in that time the material has undergone numerous changes and improvements. Today, cement continues to evolve for the better. The Origins of Modern Cement
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The home renovation market can be a gold mine for contractors, but its cyclical nature means you need to keep track of the trends if you want to be ready when opportunities arise. Sales of Existing Homes Set to Increase The greatest demand for home renovations comes from buyers of existing homes. Not only do
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According to February 2015 U.S. Houzz Barometer Study, the home renovation market grew in 2014, and industry leaders are confident that this growth trend will continue into 2015.
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It was 1959 when the University of New Mexico and Winthrop Rockefeller announced plans to develop a 500,000 square foot mall called Winrock—the first and for many years the largest shopping mall in New Mexico. Retail giants of the era including Montgomery Wards, S.S. Kresge Five & Ten, J.C. Penney, Hallmark Cards and Safeway soon became standout
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While uncovering a historic facade isn’t unheard of in Oklahoma City, finding two in one location is relatively rare. That’s exactly what happened to property developer Jonathan Russell, who’s renovating the neglected buildings on the corner of Walker Avenue and NW 23rd Street into The Rise shopping center.
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In home remodeling, the cost-value ratio expresses the relationship between the cost of a home upgrade and the estimated dollar amount it contributes to the home’s resale value. Average cost-values are collected annually on 35 popular remodeling projects and replacements in more than 100 markets across the country. These numbers are a revealing metric that
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