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Came across this post from Artcad Builders with a photo that the team at Panaskopic Productions LLC took at a project site in Santa Rosa and noticed MiTek Hardy Frame Shearwalls being used. Hardy Frame was the first of its kind (like many solutions from MiTek). An innovative solution to address the increasing width of shearwalls in wood framed construction, Hardy Frame forever changed the way new construction was built as other manufacturers followed and developed their own version of pre-engineered shearwalls. Hardy Frame is unique in that it is immediately noticeable that it was developed by a framer and evaluated by an engineer. - Open cavity design for easy attachment of blocking or placing insulation - Whether installed cavity side facing in or out, values stay the same. - Pre-drilled holes at the top for easy access installing porch light fixtures at garage fronts or back patios. - Pre-drilled holes at the bottom for easy access for gas lines or other items. - Pre-drilled holes on the side with grommets for electrical access. - Single panel height up to 20’ without additional bolting, welding or parts to install in the field. - Straps for attachment to header pre-welded in our factory. No need for an additional purchase of shear transfer plates. - Pre-assembled anchorage kits with bolt stabilizers to prevent any bent or misaligned bolts. - Custom heights available. This list can go on further, but the point is clear. Hardy Frame is the premier shearwall for high seismic or high wind regions looking to decrease wall widths and increase openings for architectural flexibility during design. Al Potter #hardyframe #mitek #shearwalls #trusses #floortrusses #offsiteconstruction #structuralengineering #architecturaldesign #buildingmaterials

Check out the case study on Louisa Flowers from #Masonry Magazine and join us on March 12 to learn more about how this #AffordableHousing project was brought to life!

The town’s architecture spoke of a vibrant past. Unique fenestration, varying building materials, and facades that encompass place making. Yet, the crumbling curb and gutter, chipped paint, and vacant storefronts spoke of a struggling present. Welcome to so many communities across the globe. Beautiful. Colorful. Inspiring. And in need of maintenance. Some jurisdictions institute laws to preserve the past. Others allow the property owners to choose the destiny. Whichever side of the coin, it’s good to know property rights, the applicable law, and the resources in your community. Below are two groups in North Carolina. Do you work with others, including business entities, that blend preservation of the past with the growth of the future? Preservation North Carolina North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources #historicpreservation #business #propertyowner

➡️🏡 We've finally taken down that grotty porch at our Harrogate project, and oh, what a difference it makes! Restoration is now in full swing, and i'm excited to bring out the hidden charm of this property. Can't wait for the grand reveal? Well, you're not alone. Stay tuned to watch this transformation unfold! 🦋 If you'd like to follow along with this project, and more like it, sign up for my newsletter. It's full of tips, progress updates, and the occasional dash of renovation humor. 📨 http://eepurl.com/h8HDRf Let's build beautiful spaces together! #PropertyRestoration #RenovationJourney #HarrogateProject #Newsletter"

“Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.” - Hunter S. Thompson 🔑  We're taking our time with our in-progress projects...and they'll be well worth the wait. ⏳ Here’s a current look at: • 1-4 #iconatsilverleaf • 5+6 #glendriveatmummymountain • 7-9 #silverleaf1907 More updates on these homes are coming soon! #creativdesignbuild #thompsoncreativ #arizonadesert #luxuryhomebuilder

Definition of Purfume on a pig. This awful, decaying and maintenance heavy parking deck in a downtown district was built in 1966……Approaching 60 years old It costs millions to keep it safe and fundamentally functional It’s a single use parking structure, that is dead along the sidewalk in an otherwise vibrant, walkable downtown. Notably Anti-pedestrian, It Would never be built like this today. Antiquated and detrimental to the street Painting it is truly adding purfume on a pig There are so many examples of these extremely costly and urbanistically negative structures that need to be rethought, reevaluated and reassessed for a more effective, efficient future that will make them assets instead of liabilities for their communities. Instead of spending millions to shore it up, which will only lengthen its unfortunate existence, decks like these are long overdue for a total transformation into a very different asset for the community City building requires rethinking and removal of negative and detrimental elements and identifying a path to create positive assets that will enhance a downtown and a community This is only one example….there are plenty more…..like surface parking lots #citybuilding #parkingdecks #imvestincities #leadership #effectivemunicipalities

Did you know the historic Druid Hills neighborhood was nearly erased by the construction of a highway? Check out our story (and some really cool photos) in the latest issue of Decatur Living. #decatur #communityengagement #communityimpact #communitydevelopment #community #communitybuilding #communitylove #atlantarealestate #atlanta #atlantafinehomes #atlantahomes #historichomes

What kind of cities do you want your grandchildren to inherit? Do you want to leave them cities built only for cheap functionality? ‣ Gray streets stripped of greenery and full of debris ‣ Soulless architecture that sucks the very life from you ‣ Workmanship so shoddy you can sense the plastic brittleness in the air If you don’t want that, then you know where to start demolition. But demolition is easy. Crafting a vision and bringing it to life is the difficult part. What sort of city, then, do you want your grandchildren to have? ‣ Avenues lined with trees and flowers ‣ Architecture that is grand, intimate, and full of life ‣ Artistry poured into real, natural materials that breathe beauty into the city It is easy to get distracted by entertainment and activities and forget to think for the future. Is what we are building worth passing on to the next generation? Or are we just piling up demolition work for our grandchildren? Join the Weekly Missive here: https://buff.ly/43ARICz

Protecting Cornwall’s heritage Barteliver Farm, situated within an early medieval village first recorded in 1337, is a piece of Cornish agricultural history. When the roofs of several Grade II listed barns on the farm needed replacing, the search began for a material that would protect both the structural and historical integrity of these buildings. In October of 2022, Ilex Construction Ltd set to work converting these historic barns into residential properties. When work began on reviving the barn roofs, the team discovered that the roofs had been previously repaired using different sizes and gauges of slate – this had done more harm than good and hastened the need for repairs. Firstly, the existing roofing was carefully removed and the timber structure inspected and repaired. Riverstone 500mm x 250 mm Ultra-grade tiles were then laid using a blend of modern and traditional construction techniques in a celebration of both the old and the new. The thinnest possible phyllite that still retains its superior strength, Ultra-grade Riverstone was chosen to recapture the charm of the roof’s original aesthetics while ensuring that it remains weathertight in even the strongest of coastal storms. While access to the site was a challenge due to ecological concerns, the project was completed both on time and on budget. Now fully restored, Barteliver Farm’s Grade II listed barns stand proudly in the Cornish countryside. For more information on how phyllite could transform your next project, get in touch today. Call 020 8961 7725 or get a quote online. . . . . . . . . . . . . #naturalstone #riverstone #riverstonephyllite #spanishslate #slate #sqslate #ssqgroup #argentinianslate #phyllite #delcarmen #Innovation #Motivation #Leaderships #SocialNetworking #SmallBusiness #WhatInspiresMe #Sales #digitalmarketing #creativity #sustainability #management #future #socialmedia #familybusiness

This piece describes a collaborative effort to feasibly increase housing stock with ADUs. If you have a big enough yard this seems like a reasonable idea. However, in urban locations with limited space between dwellings, I wonder how the buried utilities for these ADUs get routed to the street without major disruption to existing driveways, walls, trees, and fences. More roofs mean managing additional storm runoff. Some details to figure out. Jeremy Liu