Aug 25, 2017
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After a few legal fits and starts, as well as extra time for review and input, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new silica standard for construction is scheduled to go into effect about a month from now, on Sept. 23. What that means is contractors who engage in activities that create silica dust — […]
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Aug 10, 2017
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California construction worker Colin Blevin says he almost called in sick on the morning he ended up helping save a missing baby from the child’s accused abductor. Colin Blevin (left)Bolin Blevin “My hip was hurting real bad,” Blevin tells PEOPLE. “But I needed to get work done.” So to work he went on Monday — […]
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Aug 03, 2017
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CU boulder researchers demonstrating their newly engineered material. Credit: Image courtesy of University of Colorado at Boulder A team of University of Colorado Boulder engineers has developed a scalable manufactured metamaterial — an engineered material with extraordinary properties not found in nature — to act as a kind of air conditioning system for structures. It […]
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Jul 27, 2017
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Designers have many secrets they deploy for a successful kitchen remodel. Recently Barbra Bright from Houzz shared 17 of her favorites, and here are 11 more. Read on for ideas that will make your kitchen more beautiful as well as more functional. Note: The following is a guest contribution from Houzz, a leading platform for home […]
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Jul 06, 2017
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You can’t ask a doctor to tell you what’s wrong but then say you might not pay for the diagnosis. That’s according to Brian Altmann, president of DBS Remodel, in Poughkeepsie, NY, when asked whether builders and remodelers should charge for providing project and cost information to clients considering their services. Homeowners are often quick […]
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Jun 15, 2017
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Nothing drives home the point that there are few design constraints for today’s bathrooms like shower heads that play music and toilets with night lights and feet warmers. Add a fireplace to go with the heated floors and towel racks and it’s apparent a room that was once purely functional is now becoming a space […]
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May 25, 2017
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Brief: Operators of the Queen Mary hotel and tourist attraction in Long Beach, CA, are hoping a 65-acre, $250 million Gensler-designed entertainment complex will generate enough cash to pay for an estimated $289 million, five-year upgrade and maintenance plan for the iconic ship, according to The Los Angeles Times. Urban Commons, which leases the ship […]
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May 18, 2017
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6 Innovative Ways to Attract New Customers Trouble luring in new business? Check out these insights from entrepreneurs about how they did it. Attracting new customers is no easy task. However, there are certain new and innovative strategies you can employ to make your business stand out from the rest. Here are six different strategies […]
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Apr 20, 2017
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Custom homes aren’t designed for the masses, but the programming, materials and other ideas and practices they use can inspire adoption in mainstream housing, affordable developments and more. (Plus, who’s not looking for an excuse to view a roundup of stunning houses.) To that end, the American Institute of Architects recently announced the winners of […]
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Apr 14, 2017
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There is no secret recipe for success. However, every distinguished entrepreneur will tell you that ample dedication, hard work, and self-confidence are some of the things that contributed to his or her success. We’ve all read articles on how bad habits like poor focus and lousy time management can hold you back from achieving your […]
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