Tag Archives: Construction

Living through construction: the inconvenience of home renovation

ROCKY RIVER, OHIO – It was 8 a.m. on a Thursday, rush hour on our street as kids head to school and commuters leave for work. And there was a giant truck in our driveway. “Where do you want your wood?” asked the driver. Where did I want my wood? I had no idea. How much wood were we talking …

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Their home design brings a bit of Prague, and a dash of Delhi, to Revere new construction

“One loves warm, layered looks in rich golds,” Fulmer says. “The other prefers a minimalist approach that skews more European.” However, they could agree that furniture profiles would be light and airy; neither wanted pieces with heavy wooden bases. Designer Trevor Fulmer opted for an organically shaped cowhide rug under the dining table since the room couldn’t support a large …

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Construction costs slow NC hurricane recovery home repairs

Rising construction costs have reached North Carolina’s disaster recovery, and the state is looking to shift nearly $48 million in federal recovery funds to allow it to more quickly grant unexpectedly high contracts for home repairs. Compared to 2019, the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is paying 46% more for building materials and 7% more for labor costs, said …

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Off-Site Construction is Radically Changing the Rules of Architectural Design

Off-Site Construction is Radically Changing the Rules of Architectural Design Refugio VIPP / VIPP. Image Courtesy of VIPP Share Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Mail Or https://www.archdaily.com/971874/off-site-construction-is-radically-changing-the-rules-of-architectural-design The popularity of pre-designed and pre-fabricated homes is growing, moving much of the construction process from the building site into factories. While countries like Singapore, Australia and the United Kingdom are increasingly adopting …

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