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Printing 3D Homes, is it feasible?

3D printing has become a trend in recent years; everyone seems to be aware of the technology in some way, whether they saw it on TV or read about it online. There is tons of hype over the ability to manufacture one solid piece of material onsite, supposedly leading to the decentralization of manufacturing.

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California Construction Law: Things to Know

Building a new home can be a particularly daunting task for many people. This is especially true when dealing with the strict laws and regulations that come with building a new home in California.

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Choose A Concrete Home, Choose Sustainability

Concrete homes of all types boast lower energy bills, more comfort and safety, plus less repair and maintenance over the increased lifespan of your home. Read on to learn more about why choosing a concrete home, means choosing sustainability.

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Fire Resistance

Using a fire resistant material such as concrete to build homes can drastically change how wildfires spread and how much of your home is still standing after the damage has been done. This is one of many safety advantages to living in a concrete house.

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Safety in Concrete

Concrete is a material proven to stand the test of time and we are proud to be a company committed to the safety of our building’s inhabitants and improving the health of our planet through sustainable practices.

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The Battle for Best Material: Bay Area Home Building

Over time, man has used a variety of materials to create his living space, which paints a picture of our ­ongoing quest to make long-lasting structures that meet our changing needs. The evolution of architecture works to meet these challenges and handles the cultural perception of what those buildings should look like and how they should be used.

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Advantages of a Concrete House

It is often hard to choose between what type of material you would want your house to be made of. Should you choose brick? Maybe wood? How about Concrete? There are many benefits to choosing concrete, within this article you will learn more about them.

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Concrete Advances in Technology

Over the years, technological advances in electronic devices and it's impact on people's way of lives have drastically changed. Within these changes, advancements in concrete have also been on the rise and will ultimately shape the future of construction.

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Trade Wars affects on U.S. Housing and Economy

A trade war is when a nation imposese tariffs or quotas on imports/goods and the foreign countries that supply those goods retaliate with similar forms of trade protectionism. As it escalates, many things are tariffed/blocked from trading resulting in a trade war.

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The House Market Bubble

The housing market bubble is a run-up in housing prices fueled by demand, speculation, and exuberance. They tend to start with an increase in demand while there is a limited supply which takes a relatively long period to replenish/increase.

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ADUs, a Solution to the Housing Crisis?

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit. They tend to be on a single family residential lot. Although there are many various forms of ADUs that have varying structual forms, ADUs tend to share common traits and face common designing/development challenges.

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The Housing Crisis in Silicon Valley

As the living costs of the Sillicon Valley continue to rise, many people have found themselves facing the problem of securing housing. The Sillicon Valley is currently experiencing a huge housing crisis, largely due to the number of jobs offered in comparison to the housing that is available.

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