9 May 2017 | 38 replies
And I hate to get political on this wonderful forum, but the idea was fabricated by paranoids and liberals who hate progress and want to end all technology forever so that we can resume our "natural state" of walking around on our knuckles naked like our ape-ish predecesors (or adam and eve).
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25 April 2017 | 1 reply
I have a core group of close friends that are GCs, fabricators, etc. so I have a great knowledge pool to fall back on.
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28 September 2017 | 75 replies
And, single family homes and most multi units are not zoned for hotels (which technically AirBnB is) so renting a room or apartment for vacation rental is illegal.Further to the housing problem for people who actually live here, a community full of vacation rentals changes the fabric of the neighborhood, breaks down the continuity of community - who is your neighbor???
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11 July 2017 | 3 replies
I love seeing innovation and change, and I think there's a lot of potential in smart, sustainable housing and next-generation fabrication methods.
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12 July 2017 | 5 replies
The trap not looking for the unseen effects would lead us to the same thinking that automated textile factories would put out of a job everyone who used to weave fabric by hand.
5 August 2017 | 1 reply
The building is approximately 10,000 sf and is currently being used as a rug and fabric store.Thank you,Luan.
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12 October 2021 | 10 replies
Structural Insulated Panel System (SIP) framed houses can sometimes have large cost savings or Machine Framed walls and rooves can be constructed in-factory and then assembled on-site (and they aren't considered "pre-fabricated").What I would do is:1) Break out the phases of the construction Architectural Plans/Construction Documents/Building Permit Grading and Drainage Foundation Framing Windows and Doors Mechanical (HVAC) Electrical Plumbing Drywall/Finishes Fixtures Paint2) Identify what you can do yourself (best way to save money), remove it from the scope of work3) Research or solicit bids from several contractors asking each for a price for all of the above (they may need a set of plans, so that'd be the best place to start)4) Research unique or creative methods of getting each phase of the project done i.e. - Maybe you can get pre-made architectural plans that are easy to modify?
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22 July 2017 | 4 replies
They are some sort of yarn or fabric strings that I've never seen before.
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10 August 2017 | 9 replies
You should probably furnish the house with furniture that can hold up well to rough handling (no dainty fabric furniture).
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30 August 2017 | 11 replies
I work in the home improvement industry as a Sales Manager for a stone work company specializing in the fabrication and installation of granite, marble, and quartz counter tops.