Sentences with phrase «than a building survey»

A residential valuation is far less technical than a building survey.

Not exact matches

An accompanying press release from the university's media office explains the study comes from a «survey of more than 1,500 families with children living in rental high - rises built between 1950 and 1979,» a housing category that covers half of all rental units in metropolitan Toronto.

More survey respondents are focusing on building audiences this year than last, which is a great sign.

Unemployment, Marginal Attachment and Labor Force Participation in Canada and the United States Stephen Jones, McMaster University Craig Riddell, University of British Columbia Jones and Riddell build on two previous papers: one by David Card and Riddell (originally published in Small Differences that Matter) that studies the reasons for higher rates of unemployment in Canada than the U.S. in the 1980s, the other by Jones and Riddell which uses data from the U.S. Labor Force Survey to study the differences in rates of job creation for people who are counted as unemployed versus those who are counted as out of the labor force.

Furthermore, having surveyed some 70 housebuilders that collectively built more than 75 per cent of all new housing in England in 2015/16, over half of respondents expect their organisation to build more homes in the next year.

Nearly half — 44 per cent — of all churches surveyed reported that they merely house, rather than operate, the programs taking place within their buildings.

More often than I'd like to admit, I left a cartful of groceries in the middle of the aisle to run out to the car, or ducked into a bedroom, or surveyed a building upon arrival to find a hidden place to nurse, or lugged around an extra 15 lbs of bottles, pumped milk and ice, or made my crying, hungry child wait for a bottle to warm.

The survey question, which asked residents» thoughts on the two construction proposals, showed that slightly more than 30 percent of respondents favored building the new facilities, while 29 percent were against the projects.

But their survey of over 600 built environment professionals reveals that healthy placemaking sits on the periphery of UK housing, public health and placemaking policy and continues to be seen as a cost to local development rather than an investment.

Strategists sought solace in any survey that looked good, but with less than 48 hours remaining before the polls close on Tuesday, both parties concentrated on direct voter contact, built on months of sophisticated analysis of the electorate and microtargeting of tens of millions of voters around the country.

Building relationships on common ground rather than in the rough seas of controversy may be the best way to get beyond popular conflict narratives of science and religion dialogue, said speakers at DoSER's 2014 AAAS Annual Meeting Symposium, «Religious Communities, Science, Scientists, and Perceptions: A Comprehensive Survey.»

By the end of last year, a state - funded survey in California had discovered cracked connections in more than 100 buildings thought to have escaped unscathed and, earlier this year, the city of Los Angeles ordered the owners of 400 more buildings to check for similar defects.

It was conceived more than a decade ago as a way to unravel the history of our Milky Way galaxy; the HERMES instrument was designed and built by the AAO specifically for the GALAH survey.

The release of the Ultra-Deep Survey (UDS) represents the culmination of a project using the 3.8 - metre United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) on Hawaii, building up more than 1,000 hours of exposure time.

Researchers used the new survey of the Messak Settafet to estimate that enough stone tools were discarded over the course of human evolution in Africa to build more than one Great Pyramid for every square kilometre of land on the continent.

The NASUWT teaching union found that more than one third of teachers surveyed felt that their school building was not fit for teaching, with 40 per cent stating that their buildings were not good for pupils.

According to a survey conducted by RIBA, more than 90 per cent of teachers feel that school design is important, but nearly half were concerned that their schools were too small and one in five had considered quitting because of the condition of school buildings.

When asked about their spending focus for the school year 2014/15, the survey shows that primary schools are more likely to focus spending on continuing professional development (CPD), training, teaching aids, books and digital content than in 2013/14, while reducing the focus on staffing and building works.

Investing in stationery When asked about their spending focus for the school year 2014/15, the survey shows that primary schools are more likely to focus spending on continuing professional development (CPD), training, teaching aids, books and digital content than in 2013/14, while reducing the focus on staffing and building works.

While some districts are building internal principal development programs to bolster the quality of their pool, a TNTP study found that assistant and regional superintendents report that «they had far fewer assistant principals — fewer than half in most districts surveyed — ready to become excellent principals than they had openings.»

According to a 2017 Learning Counsel survey, half of the teachers already use technology more than 25 percent of the day, and 46 percent of teachers spend between 4 and 10 or more hours per week building digital learning content.

Although research shows that BTR graduates are initially not more effective at raising student test scores than other new teachers, the effectiveness of BTR graduates improves rapidly over time, and by their fourth and fifth years in the classroom, BTR graduates outperform other veteran teachers.70 Further, principals are very satisfied with the performance of former residents in their building: A recent survey conducted by BTR found that 97 percent of principals who employ teachers who are alumni of BTR «would recommend hiring a BTR graduate to a colleague.»

The Camry sedan tied for fourth in Power's Initial Quality Survey, higher than any other car built in North America.

The GLE - class certainly feels like a solidly built car and, while Mercedes» 12th - place finish (out of 32 manufacturers) in our 2016 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey is decent if not excellent, the brand performed better than its key rivals, BMW and Audi.

According to the Experian survey, younger account holders are more likely than older generations to emphasize the importance of building credit.

DAVID ADJAYE, «Making Place: The Architecture of David Adjaye» @ The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago «Making Place» is the first comprehensive museum survey of global architect David Adjaye «s portfolio of more than 50 built projects, which includes the forthcoming National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.. His approach to design is unique: «Rather than advancing a signature architectural style, Adjaye's structures address local concerns and conditions through both a historical understanding of context and a global understanding of modernism.»

but they are., Gregory Lind Gallery, San Francisco, CA The Lineup, Walter and McBean Galleries, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA (catalogue) Northwest Annual, Center on Contemporary Art, Seattle, WA Pareidolia, Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Ana, CA Will's Creek Survey 2004, Allegany Arts Council Saville Gallery, Cumberland, MD New American Talent 19 (two year traveling exhibition), Arthouse, Austin, TX (catalogue) One Line Collective, The Flatiron Building, Chicago, IL Lines, Angles, Curves, Adobe Gallery, Castro Valley, CA 2003 Closer Than You Think, Gregory Lind Gallery, San Francisco, CA Relish, works / san jose, San Jose, CA Dark Spring, Drive Thru Studios, Chicago, IL 2002 Western States Small Works, Sonoma Museum of Visual Art, Santa Rosa, CA Ag: works25, works / san jose, San Jose, CA 1999 Introductions 1999, The Art Foundry Gallery, Sacramento, CA M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Mills College Museum, Oakland, CA Bay Area M.F.A., The Mills Building, San Francisco, CA Hubub, works / san jose, San Jose, CA 1998 Rhythm, Gesture & Metaphor, Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven, CT Spanning the Bay, Center for Visual Arts, Oakland, CA 1997 shrink, Southern Exposure, San Francisco, CA 1995 25 x 25 # 20, The Print Club, Philadelphia, PA (edition) Fluxus (in conjunction with John Cage: A RolyoverCircus at Philadelphia Museum of Art), Vox Populi, Philadelphia, PA

Rather than focusing on entire buildings and models, this 200 - work survey will mainly feature the pieces of modernist buildings that most people take for granted — wallpapers, textiles, and other furnishings.

When I visited the newly built Los Angeles County Museum of Art with my parents two years later, only to be greeted with a survey of old «friends» from the New York School, I delighted most in an unusually large, even mural - like Reinhardt composed of a brick like structure whose components spanned a spectrum greater than Mondrian's or Malevich's.

Analysis from EIA's most recent Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) shows that U.S. homes built in 2000 and later consume only 2 % more energy on average than homes built prior to 2000, despite being on average 30 % larger.

When asked to select from a variety of sources to help the state increase its energy supply, more than 90 percent of the 949 Delaware residents responding to the survey supported an offshore wind option — in which whirling wind turbines as tall as 40 - story buildings would be erected off the coast to generate electricity — even if wind power were to add between $ 1 and $ 30 per month to their electric bills.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) manages the images produced by NASA - built satellites in the Landsat program which has been imaging the Earth since 1972, much longer than any other civilian satellite imaging program.

Indeed, respondents to a survey by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development were found to believe that green buildings cost an average of 17 per cent more than conventional buildings.

And a survey by the US General Services Administration found that the first dozen LEED buildings in its portfolio consumed 26 per cent less energy and produced 33 per cent lower carbon dioxide emissions than comparable government - owned buildings.

On the other hand, if your client is buying a period house, you would be ill - advised to recommend anything other than a full building survey which will entail detailed analysis, an assessment of how the building has been constructed and altered over the years, whether repairs have been appropriate, etc..

It's perhaps no surprise, then, that women are also, according to the survey, more likely than men to build relationships with their external counsel via online channels, versus the stereotypical golf - course outings intended to build trust among men.

Building surveying is a niche career; there are fewer graduate schemes and vacancies available than there are in other areas of construction and property.

There appears to be fewer graduate schemes for building surveyors than quantity surveyors, and these can mostly be found with property firms or specialist chartered surveying firms.

Civil Engineer — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for civil engineering and construction projects valued in excess of $ 60 million Develop exposure to varied construction projects with both military and civilian applications Maintain, update, and create GIS and CADD data for use in Public Works civil engineering projects Coordinate data collection and project management with partner agencies and subcontractors Map utilities, environmental features, cultural resources, infrastructure, communication lines, and other features Utilize GPS and conventional surveying techniques to collect thousands of data points for detailed mapping Create and access spatial datasets in ArcSpatial Data Engine Develop and implement new mapping techniques using GIS software decreasing project turnover by 30 % Design and print large scale maps, drawings, and other items for use in engineering projects Set and strictly adhere to project timelines and budgets Manage construction contract negotiations, implementation, and funding Oversee finances identifying and resolving any errors or deviations of project budgets Direct office operations and support staff ensuring efficient, effective, and professional operations Serve as Civil Engineering instructor at the US Air Force Academy Lead classes in advanced GPS equipment operations, mapping, GIS software, and Terrasync data collection Develop new GIS, GPS, CADD curriculum for more than 1,200 cadets Implement instruction in Airfield Damage Assessment, MOS plotting, and combat skills Build and strengthen professional relationships with commanding officers, support staff, and business partners Perform all tasks with poise, integrity, and positivity

In a recent survey, we asked our readers to share with us how they're using social media to build their business, and which platforms, other than the big three, they're using to connect with their audience.

Results from a 2007 survey by construction management consulting firm FIM Corp. and the Construction Management Association of America show that more than a third of building owners — about 35 % — have been using the building modeling technology for at least a year.

I always measure and provide room sizes but I will never willingly give more than a square foot range despite what may be reported on title, MPAC, builder's rendering or the survey's building footprint for the simple reason that my seller client's interest must first and foremost be protected, then my brokerage's and my own.

According to an NAHB survey, more than three - quarters of builders expect building materials prices to be one of their significant problems in 2013, up substantially from 46 % in 2012 and 33 % in 2011.

Of course, the built - for - rent share of single - family homes is considerably smaller than the single - family home portion of the rental housing stock, which is 27 % according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

One survey found that a green home was valued 9 % higher than a similar house not built to green design specs.

One survey found that modular homes produced 5 % less construction waste than homes built on - site.

More people applied for mortgages to purchase newly built homes in July than they did a year ago, according to data from a recent industry survey.