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Modern Materials For Water Environments

There’s nothing more serene or inviting than a well-placed pool, pond, fountain or water feature to create a striking space in your home. Structures incorporating water enhance your environment and create a focal point in any space. But water often means there’s more upkeep, higher maintenance requirements and costs, and increased exposure to wear and tear on surrounding surfaces.

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Safety First: Essential deck safety tips

Just like a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, a deck is only as strong as its weakest board or substructure. When planning and constructing an outdoor deck for your home or commercial space, always make safety your top priority. Below are five essential deck safety tips that will ensure your deck stands strong for many years to come.

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Sustainable Coastal Living Made Simple With Composites

“Oh I do love to be beside the seaside…” Who doesn’t dream of sun, sea and sand with warm tropical climates and endless sea views as the idyllic lifestyle? But the very elements that make coastal living so appealing can turn your dream into a nightmare if you don’t choose the building materials for your beachfront property carefully.

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How to Maximize Your Small Deck Space

Having a small outdoor space does not mean you have to limit your enjoyment of the outdoors. Thoughtful planning and clever space-saving tips can help you create a compact deck that gives you all the access to outdoor relaxation, liveliness, or general fresh air living that you and your family, loved ones, or even clients want. Here’s what to consider when adding a small deck to the outdoor area of your home or business.

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Key Construction Factors For Coastal Areas

Beachfront properties and coastal developments may be some of the most appealing projects, but they also present some of the most challenging conditions for construction. High humidity, increased exposure to sunlight and the corrosive nature of salty sea air, tropical storms with high winds and high seas mean coastal structures are subject to increased wear and tear compared to their inland counterparts. Sun, sand, sea and salt are synonymous with coastal climates that demand more durable and resilient building materials.

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From Consumers To Producers: Buildings Leading The Energy Shift

Who would have thought that the terms “total blackout” or “loadshedding” would ever form part of regular vocabulary? Whether caused by inadequate infrastructure or extreme weather events due to climate change, the need to transform fossil-fuel based power supplies to more sustainable sources is evident.

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The Top 6 Things to Consider When Planning a Raised Deck

Adding a raised deck to your outdoor space lets you bask in the splendor of Mother Nature from the comfort of a thoughtfully designed extension of your home or commercial space. A raised deck takes advantage of sloped or uneven ground that might otherwise go under-utilized and overlooked and gives you the chance to see the Great Outdoors from a new, higher, perspective. However, planning for and building a raised deck requires special considerations to enjoy its long-term integrity – and your long-term enjoyment.

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The Role Of Smart Cities In Future Urban Planning

In the rapidly evolving and ever-expanding landscape of urbanization, smart cities and advancements in sustainable building solutions are shaping the future of urban development and the cities of tomorrow. As populations grow and urban areas expand, the demand for sustainable, efficient, and intelligent infrastructure has never been more pressing. Enter the Fourth Industrial Revolution or 4IR.

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Climate-Resilient Construction Solutions

Climate change is no longer just an “Inconvenient Truth” but a living reality as we witness daily disasters caused by global warming. Violent storms, heavy snowfalls and unbearable heatwaves, hurricanes and cyclones, flash floods, rampant wildfires and drought are all evidence of climate change wreaking havoc on people and property.

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