Mark Turnquest, CIPMICF ConstructionGlass Fiber Rebar/Steel UseWhat Is Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Rebar? Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer is a type of synthetic reinforcement that has been...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMCLIMATE CHANGEWhat is climate change? Climate change is the gradual shift in the Earth’s temperature due to the greenhouse effect—heat radiates from...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMThe Four Basic Ways To Organize People on ProjectsYou should structure the organization of people in One of Four basic ways during projects. These include Functional (or line)...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMWhat is Net-Zero and Net-Positive Building?What is Net-zero & Net-Positive Building?The cost definition just means that the annual energy bill would be zero, which can be...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMCHANGING TIMES FOR CONSTRUCTION. A NEW DISPENSATION!Green Technology use in The Construction Industry is fast upon us, while countless definitions exist regarding what green technology is...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMThe Structural Goals of House ConstructionThis is a broad view, the structural goals for a house are to safely transfer building loads (weights) through the foundation to the...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMHURRICANE MICHAEL, MEXICO BEACH FLORIDA, USA, 2018The latest hurricane 2018 was deadly which struck and left catastrophic damage in its wake. This time, it was Hurricane Michael — a...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMTHE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT THE POINTEThe Pointe Project, In my view, though cynosure, seemed to be conflated with ambiguous interpretations of its Heads of Agreement. This,...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMTHE GOVERNMENT FREEPORT HOTEL PURCHASE, REMEDIATION/RENOVATION BUDGETThe Government Freeport Hotel Purchase, Remediation /Renovation Budget In my view, If this Project is going to be nimble and effective...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMWhat Secures More, Traditional Locks vs Smart Locks?The term "Traditional Locks" is not something that many people are used to hearing. Granted, there are man different types of regular...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMHow Does A City Become Smart?How Does a City become Smart? The Smart City our Government plans to implement, Build/Create, will require enormous amounts of...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMWHAT MAKES A SMART HOME?What makes a Home Smart? Let's go back in time. In 1975 the release of X10, a communication protocol for home automation, the smart...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMFRENCH DRAINS: WHY YOU NEED THEMFrench Drains: Why You Need Them Flat yard surfaces will need a deep French drain at some point. If you have a soggy yard or a wet...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMCLIMATE CHANGE-THE IMPACT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYThe changes we are experiencing in our climate are affecting all of our lives. Every industry is bweing affected by what is happening...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMWINDOWS & DOORS FOR ICFWhen it comes to a home's value, its the smaller details that can make or break future sales. Windows and doors are particularly...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMShop Drawings and ICFBefore ICF blocks can be used for construction in the Bahamas, there is an imposed requirement by the Ministry of Public Works. Shop...
Mark Turnquest, CIPMICF ConstructionICF-THE BAHAMAS & CARIBBEAN Part 4RESIDENTIAL Cost and the cultural factors noted earlier, ICF's are rarely seen in residential work. One notable exception is Paddington...