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Oak frame kitchen extensions are a popular choice for homeowners looking to add space and character to their homes. These extensions can be tailored to suit different styles of homes, from traditional farmhouses to modern properties. Careful consideration should be given to the design and layout of the space, including the inclusion of features like kitchen islands and lighting schemes. Oak frame extensions can also be used to complement period properties and maximize views of the surrounding environment. Planning permission may be required for these extensions, so it is important to check with local authorities. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Wood Magazine provides plans and instructions for building a liquor cabinet. The cabinet is designed to look like a regular armoire when closed, but opens up to reveal a hidden speakeasy with storage space for bottles, glassware, and serving accessories. The article provides detailed step-by-step instructions for constructing the base, case, trim, stemware rack, drawers, doors, and finishing touches of the cabinet. The dimensions of the finished cabinet are 46 ¾" W × 19 ⅝" D × 77 ¼" H. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Wood Magazine provides plans and instructions for building a floor-standing coat rack. The coat rack features a sturdy base and a minimal tapered post, with the option to choose your own design for the braces. The article includes step-by-step instructions for cutting and assembling the various components of the coat rack, as well as tips for shaping and finishing the project. The finished dimensions of the coat rack are 20"W x 20"D x 66 ¾"H. [Extracted from the article]

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The article discusses the Globe 5.80 Transat, a race from the Canaries to Antigua for small boats up to 6.5m in length. The race was created by Don McIntyre to make solo transatlantic racing more accessible and affordable for part-time sailors. The Globe 5.80 is a plywood boat that competitors can build themselves using plans and kits. The article follows Keith Oliver, who built his own Globe 5.80, as he prepares for the race. The boat is designed for downwind sailing and is relatively basic and economical. The article provides insights into the process of building the boat and the challenges faced by the builders. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Model Railroader discusses the challenges and design considerations faced by Tom Austin in creating an HO scale model railroad in his attic. The author, Bob Sprague, describes the unique obstacles presented by the attic space, such as sloping walls and interior partitions. Tom's goal was to recreate the Missouri Pacific's Joppa Subdivision in southern Illinois in 1979, focusing on the coal mining operations in the area. The article details the layout design, including the use of dormers for behind-the-scenes trackage and the arrangement of the mines on a lower deck. The author emphasizes the need for careful planning and construction, but ultimately praises the fidelity of Tom's model railroad to the prototype. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores Switzerland's innovative approach to preserving its natural resources, showcasing its abundance of tunnels, including those housing treasures like cheese and gold, and highlighting its engineering feats like the second Gotthard car tunnel and the Jungfrau Railway. Topic include It also delves into Swiss glaciers, historical sites like the Glacier Garden in Lucerne, and the country's exceptional train systems, exemplified by the GoldenPass Express Panoramic Train.

This article from Louisiana Life magazine discusses a new house in Lake Charles that is designed to look rooted in the past. The house is located in the Walnut Grove community, which is a traditional neighborhood development with sidewalks, tree-lined streets, and mixed-use buildings. The architecture of the house takes inspiration from 18th and 19th-century precedents, blending several architectural languages found in Louisiana. The interior design of the house is eclectic and vibrant, with each room having its own unique palette and style. The homeowners, Gena and Bob Pool, have received positive reactions to their house, with their children feeling like they are in a historic house that is new. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the sudden closure of the Port of Baltimore due to a major bridge collapse, halting its growing volumes and new services, including plans for a 1 billion U.S. dollars new container terminal, while discussing Baltimore's exceptional performance in handling imports prior to the closure. Topics include the impact of the closure on port operations, ongoing expansion plans, and efforts to manage vessel traffic amid the bridge wreckage.

The article discusses the importance of installing mains services, including foul and surface water drainage, mains water, electricity, and broadband, as part of the substructure construction when building a house. It emphasizes the need for careful planning and design to ensure these services are installed correctly, avoiding potential problems later in the construction process. It also provides insights into specific requirements for each type of service.

Out of all the traveling I do documenting American railroads, this wall built by the Baltimore & Ohio is one of the most impressive structures I have seen. With the railroad's freight traffic increasing by 25% between 1910 and 1913, and maintenance-of-way becoming a problem, the B&O was looking to shorten or straighten its route along a segment of the West Virginia-Maryland state line. Each of the four tunnels on the Magnolia Cutoff was named for one of the engineers involved in the project to straighten the Baltimore & Ohio main line. Features F or students of railroad history, Baltimore & Ohio's Magnolia Cutoff in West Virginia remains an engineering masterpiece and was more so when built. [Extracted from the article]

Contemporary adaptation to urban flooding is based on risk management. Urban planners have both an active role in studying cities and a supportive role in helping to define policies. From 33 case studies, this review tries to give insight into how flood risk management fares in confronting international directives on disaster reduction and sustainability, by defining seven sustainability performance criteria. Most studies try to maximize the acceptability and feasibility of implementing solutions in cities (63.6%) and the revision of existing building codes and plans (51.5%), while fewer try to test existing urban practices for weak points (27.3%). Analyses do not fully consider urban habitats as holistic and complex systems, as citizen awareness (27.3%), costs (21.2%), and biodiversity (24.2%) are some of the least recurring and intersecting themes. The main findings should help planners define new lines of action on urban flooding and consider alternative aspects in their frameworks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the release of the 2024 TREAD Edition Toyota Tacoma, which is a customized version of the popular adventure vehicle. The finished product will be showcased at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The article mentions that the build will include parts from various companies, such as Body Armor 4x4, Dirty Life, and Amp Tires. The reader is encouraged to follow along with the build process. [Extracted from the article]

The article emphasizes the importance of creating a clear and detailed design brief when planning a house project, as it serves as a reference point for making decisions throughout the design and construction process. It highlights the need for a well-defined brief to avoid design inconsistencies and to ensure that the project aligns with the homeowner's vision and requirements.

The article discusses the process of appealing a planning decision made by a local planning authority (LPA). It explains the reasons for appealing, the types of decisions that can be challenged, and the steps involved in starting an appeal. The goal of an appeal is to have an independent body review the decision, with the potential outcome of obtaining planning permission or amending objectionable conditions.

The article focuses on securing planning permission for greenfield plot self-build projects in the United Kingdom. It covers what greenfield sites are, the types of greenfield plots available, and provides tips for achieving planning permission, along with the advantages and disadvantages of greenfield sites for self-builders.

The article offers information on innovative construction methods aimed at addressing developmental challenges and promoting socioeconomic progress without increasing inequality. It discusses the hyperTunnel, a new approach to underground construction that leverages swarm robotics and in-situ construction to revolutionize traditional tunnel boring processes.

The article focuses on the I-405 Improvement Project in Orange County, California, highlighting its scale with 18 overcrossing bridge replacements, a new connector bridge, and various modifications, aiming for completion by the end of 2023. Topics include the project's fast-tracked and carefully planned bridge reconstruction using design-build methods, the collaboration of OCTA and OC 405 Partners.

Houses When Rhys and Jules Vleugel returned to Melbourne after a stint on the Mornington Peninsula, they bought a Victorian fixer-upper in inner-city North Fitzroy just before the 2020 Covid lockdown. The primary outdoor spaces are therefore brought to the north of the living areas, with a verdant courtyard at ground level and a sunny rooftop terrace situated above the heritage portion of the house. Heating and cooling Beyond the northern courtyard, two-storey north-east-facing glazing allows winter sun to penetrate deep into the plan, with external operable blinds to shade summer sun as needed. [Extracted from the article]

The construction of low-impact development (LID) facilities has become an effective means to control urban waterlogging, but there is still a lack of scientific methods to achieve its accurate and reasonable planning and design. In this work, a high-precision hydrodynamic model was used to evaluate the construction effect of each LID facility scheme, and the fitted functional relationship was used to describe the law between the LID facility construction area and the construction effect. Finally, a genetic algorithm was used to automatically optimize the best LID facility construction scheme. Applying this method to the actual urban LID facility planning and construction, the optimal solution law is that the construction effect of single and combined LID facilities increases with the increase of construction cost. In the same low-cost construction scheme, the construction effect of combined LID facilities will be lower than that of single LID facilities, but with the continuous increase of construction cost, the construction effect of combined LID facilities will eventually be better than that of single LID facilities. According to this method, the decision-maker can get the optimal LID facility construction scheme to meet the actual engineering needs [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Flannery Associates, a mysterious group funded by venture capitalists, has purchased a large amount of farmland in Solano county, north of San Francisco, with plans to build a city called California Forever. The CEO, Jan Sramek, has been holding town hall meetings to discuss the project, but residents are concerned that the city will only benefit the rich and drain resources from the region. Sramek has been vague about the details of the project, leading to frustration among residents. Some locals have even filed lawsuits over land acquisition. The project has drawn comparisons to Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged and has raised concerns about the impact on the community and the environment. [Extracted from the article]

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The article focuses on the need for innovative construction methods, including underground construction, to address urban development challenges and promote socioeconomic progress, with a particular emphasis on hyperTunnel, a novel method of underground construction that utilizes swarm robotics and in-situ construction to transform traditional tunnel boring processes.

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer plans to build a replica of the Titanic, the ill-fated ship that sank in 1912. Despite the ship's tragic history, Palmer remains determined to bring the project to fruition. The replica, called Titanic II, will be slightly wider and shorter than the original and will have a capacity of 2,345 passengers across nine decks. Palmer's company, Blue Star, is currently seeking proposals and aims to begin construction in the first quarter of 2025. [Extracted from the article]

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Soil is something often overlooked in the planning stages of construction projects, leading to costly delays and increased subcontractor fees since even a simple soil investigation can take a month or more to complete. A greater understanding of the key components of the necessary environmental investigation - and proper sequencing with consideration for soil management - can significantly benefit both project timelines and budgets. This article discusses key components of the environmental planning and investigative process, including timelines, potential pitfalls, and cost saving solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government has revoked Brazil's oversight of the Argentine embassy in Caracas, where six aides to banned opposition leader María Corina Machado have sought refuge. The government claims that "terrorist activities" are being planned in the building and that there is evidence of a plot to assassinate Maduro and Vice President Delcy Rodriguez. Videos and images shared on social media show masked security forces gathering outside the embassy, and the power has been cut and road access blocked. The embassy has been under Brazilian custody since August, and Brazil has stated that it will not abandon the mission. [Extracted from the article]

Manchester City Council has approved Renaker Build's plans to construct five skyscrapers in Manchester, including the second-tallest tower in the UK. The tallest tower, known as The Lighthouse, will be 214m tall and contain a top-floor restaurant and 642 homes. The other four towers will have a combined total of 1,748 homes. While the council raised concerns about the lack of affordable housing in the scheme, an independent assessor deemed it unviable. The development is estimated to have a gross development value of over £1bn. [Extracted from the article]

The Indian government is planning to build 74 new tunnels at a cost of Rs 1 lakh crore to strengthen the country's highway network. Currently, there are 69 tunnels under construction, covering a total of 134 kms, with an investment of Rs 40,000 crore. The government aims to make India a $5 trillion economy and prioritize the safety of citizens on the roads. The Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, emphasized the importance of finding cost-effective and high-quality tunneling technology. Additionally, there is a need for homegrown tunneling technologies customized to distinct geological conditions and cost considerations. [Extracted from the article]

Apollo Global Management Inc. is considering the establishment of a secondary trading desk for private debt provided by a select group of lenders. While plans are still in the early stages and may not be pursued, this move would align with other asset managers in the $1.7 trillion private credit industry who have set up similar operations. These trading desks allow for the buying and selling of illiquid loans, providing liquidity options for lenders and potential investment opportunities for buyers. [Extracted from the article]

The UK government has launched the New Homes Accelerator taskforce to unlock up to 300,000 new homes across England that are currently partially built or stuck in the planning system. The taskforce, which includes experts from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Homes England, will work with government agencies, local planning departments, and housebuilders to address blockages at each site and overcome hurdles to affordable housing delivery. The taskforce aims to accelerate the development of delayed housing schemes to drive economic growth and meet the urgent need for housing in the country. [Extracted from the article]

World of Goo 2 is a new physics-based puzzle game that was recently released for the Nintendo Switch and PC. It is a sequel to the award-winning World of Goo, set on a planet filled with Goo Balls. Players work for a giant corporation called the World of Goo, connecting the Goo Balls together to form structures and get them into pipes. The game requires careful planning and skillful building to navigate challenging terrain and obstacles. Different types of Goo Balls with special powers add to the creativity and complexity of the game. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The Swiss government wants to cancel a ban on building new nuclear plants, scrapping a ban that's been in place since 2018.Switzerland currently has four aging nuclear plants, and also relies heavily on renewable sources for its energy supply. At a meeting on Wednesday, the government announced it will propose the changes to current legislation by the end of the year, with parliament set to discuss them in 2025 before the issue is eventually put to a popular vote.©2024 Bloomberg L.P.By Alessandro SpecialeReported by Author [Extracted from the article]

A patent application has been submitted by inventors from Qbiqai Ltd for a building planning system and method. The system aims to generate multiple architectural building plans by incorporating various building factors and analyzing costs and benefits. The method includes inputting data on intended use and building constraints, generating multiple options for a main structure, and outputting multiple building designs for each option. The system also provides cost benefit evaluations and can access data from online databases. The patent application outlines the potential benefits of this system in enhancing building decisions and reducing uncertainties. [Extracted from the article]

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A high-level meeting attended by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Infrastructure Development Minister M.B. Patil has identified seven locations for a second international airport in Bengaluru. The proposal will be submitted to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) after discussing the matter with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The suitability of the location will be determined based on 15 criteria set by the AAI, and the decision will be made considering the development of Bengaluru city, opportunities, and the pressure of passenger and cargo transport. The construction of the airport is planned to be completed by 2035, and it will be built under the PPP model involving both Central and state governments. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Style At Home discusses four ways to utilize side extensions in homes. The first suggestion is to increase the size of the kitchen by extending out to the side and adding a glass roof or roof lights to maximize light and space. The second idea is to create one large open-plan space by extending out to the side, which can provide room for a larger kitchen and a dining area. The third suggestion is to relocate the living room to take advantage of a sunnier aspect and garden access. Lastly, the article suggests creating an indoor/outdoor vibe by incorporating garden space with a fully-glazed side extension. This can bring in natural light and create a more open layout. [Extracted from the article]

The AIADMK General Secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, has criticized the decision of the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu to increase building plan permit charges. Palaniswami has called for the restoration of the previous charges, stating that the people of the state are suffering from the spike in fees. He provided examples of the increased charges in different cities and expressed concern about the impact on urban municipal bodies and village panchayats. Additionally, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran questioned the purpose and benefits of the Indian Racing Festival Chennai, which is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 1. [Extracted from the article]

According to an article in Property Week, Trafford Centre Group, a retail and leisure centre operator, experienced a 58% drop in profits before tax between 2022 and 2023. However, its rental income increased by 4% to £64.6m during this period. The valuation of the Trafford Centre also grew by 3% from £895m in 2022 to £926m in 2023. In other news, Supermarket Income REIT completed a £170m refinancing, while Infopro Digital acquired Built Environment Networking, the organizer of the UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum. Additionally, developer Vabel secured a £30.8m loan to acquire an office building in Queensway, London, with plans for redevelopment into an office-led mixed-use scheme. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Funds Available to Restore Community Connectivity" discusses the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, which is an initiative by the Department of Transportation. The program aims to address the division caused by transportation infrastructure in communities, with a focus on disadvantaged communities. It seeks to improve access to essential services such as jobs, schools, healthcare, grocery stores, and recreation. The program provides funding for planning and construction activities that aim to remove, retrofit, mitigate, or replace highways, roadways, or other infrastructure facilities that create barriers to mobility, access, or economic development. The article provides information on the application deadline and highlights the importance of this program in restoring community connectivity. [Extracted from the article]

Oman is planning to increase its liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports by building a new LNG train, which will raise the nation's export capacity by a third. The project, with a capacity of 3.8 million tons per year, will be located near existing facilities in Qalhat and is expected to start operating in 2029. This move reflects Oman's belief that there will still be demand for LNG despite the global transition to cleaner energy. Other Middle Eastern countries, such as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, are also working on expanding their LNG output, despite some analysts predicting a peak in global gas use by the end of the decade. [Extracted from the article]

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Fukuoka, Japan, and export the batteries to the rest of Asia, according to a report by Nikkei. The plant will be operated by Toyota's subsidiary, Primearth EV Energy, and will receive government subsidies. Toyota aims to improve its production capacity of electric vehicle batteries and has set ambitious targets to sell 1.5 million battery EVs annually by 2026 and 3.5 million by 2030. The new plant will be located near Toyota's Miyata plant, which produces Lexus vehicles primarily for export. [Extracted from the article]

Canada's housing minister, Sean Fraser, has stated that the government's efforts to increase homebuilding may have the unintended effect of lowering prices in certain markets. However, Fraser clarified that the objective is to improve affordability over time, not specifically to bring down prices. The government plans to create more townhouses, fourplexes, and apartments to increase supply at affordable prices. Fraser acknowledged that there are multiple factors influencing housing prices, many of which are beyond the government's control. The government's strategy aims to strike a balance between affordability and preserving homeowners' wealth. The cost of land is a significant factor contributing to high housing prices, which is why the government is promoting higher-density projects. However, some homeowners are resistant to these projects due to concerns about their property values. The government has introduced a fund to incentivize cities to relax zoning rules and allow more multi-unit buildings. Fraser has been gradually unveiling the government's housing strategy, which includes a pledge to build 3.9 million homes by 2031. Despite these efforts, the government's popularity has not significantly improved. The Conservative Leader, Pierre Poilievre, has criticized the government for the housing shortage and has promised to require big cities to increase homebuilding or face penalties. Fraser emphasized the need for practical solutions rather than political rhetoric to address the housing crisis. [Extracted from the article]

Ganfeng Lithium Group, a major battery-material company in China, has announced plans to establish a derivatives-trading desk. This move is seen as an effort to mitigate risks in the industry following a period of volatility and geopolitical tensions. The derivatives will be used to lower risks associated with cross-border investments and enhance financial stability. The desk will trade instruments linked to equities, indexes, commodities, and rates. The global lithium market has experienced significant volatility due to fluctuations in supply and concerns about demand growth. Ganfeng's shares have also been affected, with a peak in 2021 followed by a significant decline. The company has expanded its operations globally, including in Argentina, Australia, Mali, and Mexico. Ganfeng has filed an international arbitration case against Mexico after a canceled project valued at over $1 billion. The liquidity of lithium futures in China is slowly increasing. Additionally, Ganfeng plans to issue overseas bonds for a project in Argentina. [Extracted from the article]