Nov 07, 2018
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Good news: these traits can be learned. Every successful entrepreneur must possess “A-Player” qualities. These extraordinary entrepreneurs share the characteristics most important for success. 1. Stickability. Frank Shankwitz Image credit: The Oracles I love the word “stickability” — your ability to persevere and persist. People will often advise that your idea won’t work. Turn that […]
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Sep 27, 2018
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Whitelands is on the private estate of St George’s Hill in Surrey’s exclusive Weybridge Former neighbours include Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and racing driver Jenson Button The modern ballroom turns into a swimming pool at the touch of a button – and in just six minutes The underground garage includes a turntable, which avoids having […]
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Sep 06, 2018
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Not to diminish the value of construction staples such as concrete, glass and steel, but we appreciate a little bit of creativity every now and then. Today we’re looking at homes and hotels made up of unconventional building materials — from cake to corn and everything in between. Miscellaneous recyclables (“Earthships”) Earthships are off-the-grid, 100 per […]
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Aug 30, 2018
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Entrepreneurship is a labor of love, and like any great love, that often means a lot of passion and a lot of persistence to reach your happily ever after. There are set-backs and failures and successes and triumphs, but it just may be that all those peaks and valleys are what make being an entrepreneur […]
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Aug 14, 2018
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In just the first half of the year, investments in construction technology have surpassed last year’s total amount by 30%, according to a Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. report released today. Spending in the segment is outpacing overall tech startup investment growth in the United States, the report found. “It’s no mere accident that this uptick […]
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Jul 03, 2018
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The 4th of July means more than great BBQ, fireworks, and spending time with friends and family. It is also a tremendous celebration of American leadership. No matter your political beliefs it’s hard to dispute that the United States is a leader in the world. As Ronald Reagan said, we cannot escape our destiny, nor […]
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May 31, 2018
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Billion-dollar construction startup Katerra’s acquisition of Michael Green Architecture suggests intriguing possibilities for sustainable construction The Wood Innovation and Design Centre in British Columbia; the 97-foot-tall building by MGA is the world’s tallest all-timber office building, but that distinction won’t last long. Michael Green Architecture Tall timber construction, hyped as one of the next big […]
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May 08, 2018
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The home lists for $250 million, making it the most expensive single-family abode in the United States Luxury developer Bruce Makowsky is known for designing and building residential real estate with high price tags — but his latest creation has taken luxury to the next level. The home, located in Los Angeles, measures 38,000 square […]
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Apr 26, 2018
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Brief: Developer Millennium Partners has resurrected a stalled $1 billion mixed-use development planned for the famed Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, and the proposal has a new focus on residential rather than commercial and retail, the Los Angeles Times reported. The reworked project, which will include two skyscrapers – 35 and 46 stories – and […]
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Apr 19, 2018
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Brief: Swiss scientists with research group Empa have created a new insulating brick that would enable walls to conduct heat up to eight times better compared to a wall constructed from standard clay and shale bricks, according to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The bricks are filled with aerogel, a lightweight, manufactured material made from […]
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