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What Millennials Want When They Visit Church

Like it or not, consumer culture has shaped people’s expectations for church, and this is more true for Millennials than any other generation. So what do they think of church? What pushes them away and draws them in? And when they do visit a church, how are they hoping to be approached?

Mr. Adam Moon

MR. ADAM MOON Physics, Science Olympiad and Engineering Club FAVORITE SC MEMORY Doing the science shows for the 5th graders at St. Wenceslaus with my AP Physics students. I REALLY MISS… Seeing the students and catching up on their day-to-day lives. IN MY EXTRA SPARE TIME I’M... We are building...

Where Are Lower-Income Renters Supposed to Live?

While more Americans across all income levels and in all cities are choosing renting over buying, apartments are increasingly only being built for high-income renters.

Are Mega-Buildings the Future of Our Cities?

Cities of the future will almost certainly need to be both larger and much more sustainable than they currently are. Due to this assumption, the logical solution is huge mega-skyscrapers, which are capable of producing their own power and handling their own waste. One such design was

What to Look for Before Hiring a Contractor

Learn about the right questions to ask when hiring a contractor and important things to look for before starting a project.

Self-Healing Asphalt Could Change Your Driving Experience [VIDEO]

Could potholes go the way of the Ford Pinto? Engineering professor Erik Schlangen may have created a way to make that happen with self-healing asphalt.

Why I am an Architect (and not an Astronaut)

I don’t ever wonder why I am became an architect, just like I don’t ever wonder why I didn’t become something else … like an astronaut, or a belly dancer. It’s because…

Why Don’t Architects Listen to Their Buildings?

Where does construction trash go?

If you’ve ever been part of a renovation, you know there’s lots of dust and lots of trash. Many times a home renovation involves demolition of some part of the existing structure. The g…

30 Construction Fails That Are Unbelievably Stupid

As you scroll through these ridiculous construction fails we can guarantee the same thoughts will cross your minds as they did ours.... what on earth were these people thinking?

Exposure to Construction Dust Can Have Long-Term Health Implications

If your workplace has exposed you to harmful limits of carcinogens like silica dust, the work injury attorneys at Wagner Reese are here to support your workers’ compensation claim and get you back to good health and earning a living. We won’t collect any fees unless your case is settled or won. Call 1-888-710-9377.

Construction in My Building Is Ruining My Life. What Can I Do?

Renters may feel powerless to effect change in their buildings, but they have leverage — especially in the current market.

Less construction waste being dumped in Qatar landfills

More than 9.35 million metric tons of construction waste was sent to landfills in Rawdat Rashid and Mesaieed in 2013. That dropped nearly one-quarter to 7.06 million tons in 2014.

Epic Construction Failures: 10 Reasons To Hire OHI Construction

In some occupations, messing up can be fixed with a simple eraser or phone call. When you mess up in restoration or remodeling though, the consequences aren’t so easily handled. That’s why you should always hire a contractor who has the skills and expertise to do it right the first time. There are so many examples of jobs gone wrong that we decided to list them here for you – 10 construction fails and 10 reasons to give OHI a call first: 1…

The spotlight is on you construction

Wrapping up 2020 we wanted to act, not just talk. So, this is how we are giving back to you, construction.

What is Combination Construction?

Combination construction (or combination core) is a process that involves veneers and different cores made of various layers of MDF, particleboard, hardboard, or others. This type of construction is used for projects needing consistent flatness and has good ability to hold screws but is generally cheaper (thus, less durable).VeneerA veneer is a thin strip of hardwood cut in a specific manner and glued to a panel…

How House Construction Works

Ever wonder what's involved in building a house? Find out about everything from the foundation to the frame to the roof and see how a chunk of land ends up with a home on it.