Flooding & Flood Zones Building in a flood zone is considered a special construction circumstance as it presents special problems and issues to think about. If possible, it should always […]
ARE Master Category
Introduction Aging in place and universal design are not exactly the same thing, however, there is so much overlap between the two that they often get used interchangeably. Design Considerations […]
ARE Note: Amount of tested information on Architectural History has significantly changed from ARE 4 to ARE 5. You should thoroughly review the ARE Guidelines, such as this one provided […]
Quicklinks: Definitions: Sheetrock: ‘sheetrock’ is a registered trademark and product name from USG. Drywall: Another name for Wallboard Gypsum: A soft mineral (rock) that constitutes a large portion of plaster […]
Introduction Metals are one of the most versatile of all construction materials. The process of refining metals allows them to be constructed into almost any shape with limitless possibilities. Metals […]
Introduction Water is the stuff of life. Healthy and safe water is critically important to the quality of life, and is something that is typically taken for granted in 1st […]
Introduction Noise is always an issue. Typically it is most encountered either from the exterior environment to inside, or from room to another room within a structure. This page details […]
Introduction It’s important to understand and keep in mind that general contractors are a business, and while they build buildings, their primary purpose is to make money. This page investigates […]
Definitions Invitation to Bid: Bid Documents sent out to a specified list of people (Contractors) for bid Base Bid: Money stated in the bid for which the bidder offers to […]
Introduction The Usefulness of any parcel of land, whether urban, suburban, or rural, depends on the existence of adequate access (roads), and depending on use, typically utilities to serve it. […]
