Experts
Do You Know Which Types of Bricks are Using in Construction Projects?
Brief Brick is still one of the most popular types of building materials in the world. It is used in almost every country due to the fact that it can still be made without any modern-day tools but are also easy to factory-make. Know, we have gathered seven major...
How to Limit the Use of Fossil fuels in Homes and Workplaces.
Brief Building codes are long. They are wonky. They are dense. And they’re one of the most powerful tools policymakers can use to fight climate change, improve public health, and save households money.States and cities across the country are revamping these often...
Guide to Use Masonry Paint: What is? Where and How to Use
Brief A couple of coats of masonry paint will make your external surfaces look cleaner and fresher, and also offer a layer of protection against dirt, pollution and weather. Read on to find out more about masonry paint, including its differences from standard paint...
How to Retrofit a Building for Lower Energy Bill
Brief Retrofitting your home can help to lower your energy bills and make your home warmer — here’s what you need to know.Retrofitting helps to improve a property’s energy efficiency through the addition of new technology or features, and it can help to save you...
Concrete vs Clay Roof Tiles: Which is Right For You?
Brief Concrete vs clay roof tiles — it is an issue often on the minds of those self building, extending or renovating. And with the question of what type of roof tile you use needing to be addressed early on in your project, the pressure is on to make a decision. ....
Guide to Build a 100 Year House!
Brief As climate change continues to wreak havoc, more and more homebuyers are asking the right questions of their builders: Is this home capable of withstanding high winds and rain? Will it keep my family safe and healthy? How will it conserve energy and contribute...
MIT Sees Path to Major Cut in Construction Emissions
Brief About one-quarter of US greenhouse gas emissions from 2016 to 2050 will be attributable to embodied emissions from materials and construction, according to an MIT estimate. But an active approach to addressing regional priorities in building could cut these...
Follow These Tips For Custom Marbled Concrete
Brief Bradley Coomes, owner of Coomes Custom Concrete Creations, offers tips on how to marble concrete for countertops and tabletops. Coomes offers a look at best practices for mixing, dusting, casting and polishing. Insight When most people think of concrete,...
What to Expect from Construction Estimate Software
Brief More than 4 in 10 contractors who recently acquired new estimating software say one of the chief benefits is improved accuracy, according to a Software Advice survey. Collin Couey examines what this type of software is and how it uses automated cost estimating...