The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is building highways and bridges to connect India with neighbouring Pakistan, and is hoping to open up the economy to foreign investment in the next few years, officials said on Monday.The prime minister, Narendra Modi, is expected to sign a $400 million ($470 million) contract to build a 1,600km long, three-lane road through Kashmir, […]
Categories: activityHow to make a good sandcastle
As much as we love our backyard, we want to know what’s in it and why it’s there.That’s where we come in.We build sandcastles to answer those questions.The more we know about the materials used to build sandboxes, the more we can understand how to make them more durable and efficient.We also know that sandcastling can be an inexpensive way […]
Categories: serviceHow to build a modern home with construction materials
The story behind some of the most popular construction materials used in modern homes.As we move towards the end of the 20th century, it’s a common thought that we need to move towards materials that will last us for centuries.With the rise of the automobile and the rise in the demand for homes, we’re seeing a shift in how we […]
Categories: Online bookingHow to design your own new house with a new construction journal
The Globe and Mail is running a new series exploring how to design a new home.With a new year looming, we’re taking a look at some of the best articles from around the web.If you have a building idea you’d like to share, let us know in the comments section below.More coverage:
Categories: Online bookingHow the world’s top construction firms have spent billions on their own infrastructure
BRUSSELS (AP) For years, the United States and Europe have been the most aggressive construction providers in the world, building their own construction sites.But the United Kingdom has gone one step further, building and selling its own infrastructure, and it’s paying a hefty price for it.For decades, Britain has built more roads, railways and airports than any other country.It’s now […]
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