Building Permits, December 2015
/in front, news/by Alison ClackIn December 2015, Nova Scotia building permits were up 5.7 per cent compared to the previous month at $76.8 million with increases in both residential (+1.2%) and non-residential permits (+16.1%). Compared to December 2014 permits were down 11.7 per cent with a decline in residential permits (-19.3%) offsetting an increase a 8.8 per cent increase […]
The Dotted Line: How to navigate ‘the 3 Cs’ of construction bonding
/in front, news/by Alison ClackExperts say that payment and performance bonds aren’t exclusively for public projects anymore, and contractors’ character, capacity and capital play a crucial role in securing the necessary bonding. Read more
The Cube residential tower features stacked units that maximize outdoor space
/in front, news/by Alison ClackThis residential tower in Beirut is made up of 14 stacked volumes that function as individual villas and maximize outdoor space. Orange Architects designed the tower as a collection of slightly shifted floors, each housing one or two units with 360-degree panoramic views of different areas of Beirut. Named “The Cube,” the project aims to […]
Net-zero energy buildings: Is construction ‘at the tipping point’ of a new green building era?
/in front, news/by Alison Clack“The built world produces about 40% of the waste that goes into landfills, so if we in the construction industry can’t change it, then who will?” said DPR Construction’s Mike Humphrey. Read more
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