Building a Concrete High-rise without Structural Steel

Building a Concrete High-rise without Structural Steel

Brief  Crews have begun placing concrete for The Couture tower, a 44-story high-rise building under construction in Milwaukee. The building will not have structural steel.   Insight Construction of The Couture tower in downtown Milwaukee is in full stride and on...
Safety Tips to Consider Before Painting Your House

Safety Tips to Consider Before Painting Your House

Brief  Giving your home a new coat of paint is a popular project that makes it feel brand new once finished. Before doing any DIY project, though, you’ll want to research all the methods to help you stay safe. These are the safety tips to consider before painting your...
Mixed-Use Office Building Turns Timber Construction on its Head

Mixed-Use Office Building Turns Timber Construction on its Head

Brief  White Arkitekter recently completed an ambitious timber building named Nodi. The mixed-use office has an unusual overall form that increases in width as it rises and looks almost like it has been turned upside-down.   Insight  White Arkitekter, the firm...
What You Need To Know About Outdoor Wood Paint

What You Need To Know About Outdoor Wood Paint

Brief  When it comes to painting a new surface, it’s important to get the right paint. Is outdoor wood paint the right paint for your project? There’s a good chance that it is! Let’s learn what we can to find out. Of course, there is a lot to learn about any kind of...
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