The brick matching challenge – Construction Specifier

Figure 1: Original bricks salvaged from the garden wall were used to repair the building facade (at right), and the garden wall was rebuilt with new bricks similar to the original (at left). Repair of existing brick masonry must address a seemingly simple yet often difficult conundrum: finding new brick. Matching the size, color, and […]

Low-carbon design shapes agricultural education center

The center replicates the design of Maine barns. Photos by Trent Bell A new agricultural education center in Maine uses mass timber and low-carbon building systems to reduce embodied carbon while reflecting the design of traditional local barns. The design was tailored to meet the Smith Center for Education and Research’s commitment to sustainable land […]

GST in Construction: Input Tax Credit, Billing & Compliance Guide

Understand GST in construction including ITC rules, contractor billing, and compliance. Learn how to simplify GST management across projects. Table of Contents: Introduction Managing a construction project today is not just about timelines, BOQs, and site execution; it’s equally about navigating complex taxation. From multi-stage invoicing to tracking input tax credit (ITC) across vendors, GST […]