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When you’re working in property development, the landscape is always shifting. However, one constant that shapes almost every project is...

You’ve probably spent enough time sifting through project plans, revising schedules, and answering calls from contractors with one simple...

Moving into a new build home is exciting. However, these spaces can feel a little impersonal. Essentially, they are blank canvases. You...

Urban farming has gotten a ton of attention in the world of sustainable architecture/living in recent years. It offers many benefits in...

It is no secret that the cost of construction is rising.  Expensive raw materials, high interest rates, labor challenges, and, now,...

Adaptive reuse is a trending principle in the modern construction landscape. To help reduce problematic construction waste created during...

A tensile test  measures how a material behaves when pulled apart, giving critical data  like yield strength, ultimate tensile strength,...

It starts with a small change — maybe the material price jumped unexpectedly or the project manager approved a few extras. Then a delay...

Selling a home isn’t just about setting the right price; it’s also about ensuring that the right buyers see it. In today’s competitive...

Materials: Moving Beyond Glass and Steel 1. Mass Timber (CLT and Glulam) Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glulam are becoming increasingly popular. These materials are strong enough for mid- to high-rise buildings, lighter than concrete, and they store carbon instead of emitting it. When using timber, engineers must rethink load paths, fire protection, and lateral stability. This involves encapsulation layers and careful design considerations. Example: The C6 Tower in Pert

Source: Kim and Kim 2021 While the basic deflection formula for a cantilever beam primarily involves parameters such as the modulus of elasticity (E), moment of inertia (I), and the applied load (P), the inclusion of steel reinforcement indeed plays a role. Understanding Deflection Formula in Cantilever Beams Deflection in cantilever beams occurs due to bending caused by applied loads. The formula for maximum deflection ( δδ ) at the free end of a cantilever beam subjected to