Staining concrete can be a very affordable and beautiful DIY concrete project. Like all concrete projects, preparation is key for a successful finished product. If you plan to stain newly poured concrete, it is best to wait at least a full month before you attempt to stain it (It takes 28 days for concrete to…
Category: Home Services
Are Air Duct Cleaning Services Worth It?
Various times throughout the year you might find yourself being hoarded with adverts of local air duct cleaning services that are offering to come to your property and clean out your air duct services. The Ads will more than likely hold very similar information and the only thing likely to differ is the company name…
Marble Floor Maintenance
Maintaining your Marble Floors If you are looking for the most elegant and refined flooring money can buy, then a polished marble floor is ideal. Whether it is for your home, a public building, a spa or hotel, floors made of natural materials like marble, granite and stone have a timeless beauty and are becoming…
Getting a New Roof
Getting A New Roof Roofing is certainly something everybody must know about, since a roof can have a direct influence over the quality of your house. Finding a roof replacement is certainly not an easy job, since you not only need to find the necessary materials for the new roof, but also to negotiate prices…
Residential House Plans
Residential House Plans Selecting the right house plans is one of the most important steps in building a home. You probably have a pretty good idea what type of house you want, but you need to have a good set of plans to build. When my wife and I set out to build our homes,…
List of Construction and Architecture Awards
Award name Industry Region Deadline Date Awarding Date Architecture in Perspective Annual Competition Construction & Architecture International 16th Mar 12th Oct The WAN Sustainable Buildings Awards Construction & Architecture International 29th Mar ~2nd May Green Apple Awards for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage Construction & Architecture International 31st Mar ~8th Aug The Outstanding Building…
Other Construction Associations
Click on the various affiliated construction and professional industry associations for more information on their mission and member services. American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) American Subcontractors Association, Inc. (ASA) Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association (CICPAC) International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) Mechanical Contractors Association…