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Real Heroes #1: Fire Fighters in Houston Save Construction Worker From Fire Certain Death
March of 2014, The HFD saved this construction worker from a multi-level apartment building construction site fire. The worker at one point hangs down and dr...
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Federal investigators have concluded the fire last week that consumed a downtown Los Angeles apartment complex under construction was deliberately set, according to a source close to the investigation.
Investigators have been digging through the rubble left by last week's blaze, sometimes wading in knee-deep rainwater during the storms that swept through the area, collecting samples from suspected points of origin. A national response team with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was called to assist in investigating the scene because of the magnitude of the fire.
The blaze, which broke out in the middle of the night, all but obliterated a seven-story building of the Da Vinci apartment complex and caused extensive damage to the adjacent 110 Freeway and city buildings. It took 250 firefighters an hour and half to put out the flames that rose to heights taller than many downtown buildings. The total damage was estimated to be in the tens of millions of dollars.
Fire officials said previously that they suspected arson because of how quickly the building appeared to be engulfed. Even though a fire station was a few hundred yards away, two-thirds of the building was already burning by the time firefighters received the initial report at 1:09 a.m. and rushed over, Los Angeles City Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas said.
The ATF national response team, at the end of its investigation, reaches one of three conclusions incendiary, accidental, or undetermined. Given Thursdays conclusion that the fire was determined to be "incendiary," or deliberately set, local authorities will probably launch an arson investigation to identify those responsible for the blaze.
Earlier this week, authorities announced that they were looking for two potential witnesses who were present at or near the scene of the fire. One man is seen in a surveillance video calmly walking down the street before the start of the fire. The second was captured on freelance news footage after the fire is in full force appearing to attempt to get through a construction fence into the burning building. As of Thursday, investigators had yet to identify the men.
Authorities said they were not suspects or persons of interest, but "purely someone we are seeking to interview as an investigative lead."
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The old CR Marble building at 502 N. Neil (northeast corner of Neil and Washington), right, and 508 N. Neil St. (Evolve Fitness Center). These two buildings might eventually be torn down to make way for a new five- or six-story apartment building being planned by One Main Development.
CHAMPAIGN One Main Development is considering building a five- or six-story apartment complex on the northeast corner of Neil and Washington streets, company President Dave Jones said Thursday.
The company, which previously developed the One Main Plaza and M2 on Neil buildings in downtown Champaign, is still studying the feasibility of the project. But Jones said the intent is to develop 35 to 40 units on the upper floors and "likely retail" on the ground floor.
As envisioned, the project would be built on the sites of the long-vacant C R Marble building at 502 N. Neil St. and the Evolve Fitness Center building at 508 N. Neil St.
However, Jones said he would not expect construction to begin until late 2015 at the earliest, with the hope that units could be occupied in August 2016.
Jones said he is working on a plan for demolition of the 502 N. Neil St. building in the spring of 2015. That two-story building, once used for manufacturing, had deteriorated considerably before One Main Development acquired it, he said.
The Evolve building is expected to be around a while longer. Although Saturday is the last day for the fitness club, personal trainer Matt Rossbach has leased the space, effective Jan. 1, for his business, MLAB Fitness, which will provide personal training as well as group fitness classes.
Rossbach said he plans to use the 508 N. Neil St. space "as long as the building is standing, which I believe is going to be most of the year." He said he considers it a temporary location until he can find long-term space.
Jones said One Main Development is committed to downtown Champaign.
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By Ralph Ellis, CNN
updated 9:30 PM EST, Thu December 18, 2014
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(CNN) -- Arsonists started a huge December 8 blaze that destroyed a downtown apartment building under construction and damaged nearby buildings, the Los Angeles Fire Department said Thursday in a news release.
"The fire at 900 West Temple Street destroyed the seven-story complex under construction, damaged a nearby high-rise structures and the Harbor (110) Freeway," the release said. "Investigators recovered sufficient evidence to eliminate all known potential accidental causes and determine the fire was intentionally set.
"The fire caused an estimated $20 million to $30 million in damage to the DaVinci Apartments. Total damage estimates to nearby businesses and Caltrans property remain undetermined at this time."
Nobody was hurt in the fire that shut down traffic on the 110 and 101 freeways. The blaze started in the early morning hours and lit up the Los Angeles skyline.
The Fire Department said it seeks information about two "potential witnesses" seen in video footage. They are called "persons of interest" and are not considered suspects, the release said.
Security camera video of the two witnesses can be viewed at the Fire Department website.
The fire was battled by 250 firefighters. The fire was investigated by the Los Angeles Fire Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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Homes built in Melbourne
Melbourne has never seen a building boom quite like it, with new skyscrapers sprouting from virtually every city street.
But that's not necessarily all a good thing, says the head of planning at Melbourne City Council.
On Thursday, the council released data showing the apartment boom sparked by a flood of international money flowing into Melbourne has helped the city record the largest jump in apartment construction since data started being kept in 2002.
Cr Ken Ong
With more than 6300 new apartments completed in the first 10 months of the year, it is already triple the long-term average of 2100 a year and more than twice the amount finished last year.
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"We have a spike at the moment and the question is whether the spike is sustainable," said Ken Ong, the council's chair of planning.
"Whether we grow too fast in the short term, that's the question. We would prefer a steady managed growth rather than a sharp growth."
Still, Cr Ong and others at the council aren't necessarily complaining, because the boom, given a kick-along by former planning minister and now Opposition leader Matthew Guy's many tower approvals, has led to a huge growth in jobs in the construction sector.
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It's well known Australians are turning more to apartment living than ever before. Building approval numbers point to this trend in every major city in Australia. But it's most pronounced right here in Sydney. In 2013, 57 per cent of all dwelling approvals were for apartments; 10 years ago it was 50 per cent and when this data series began in 1984 it was just 27 per cent. That's a big shift.
The most popular location for future apartments in Sydney is the CBD. Twenty or 30 years ago, urban planners predicted the term Central Business District (CBD) would eventually be replaced by Central Activities District (CAD), as the relative dominance of business use reduced and an increasingly wide range of activities such as retail, entertainment, hotels, culture and residential increased their presence. For Sydney, this evolution now appears to be accelerating, thanks in large part to the influence of new apartment building.
There are 4500 apartments either under construction or proposed in the Sydney CBD (or CAD), but only 400 of those 4500 are actually under construction and the peak year for completions is likely to be 2017. That's when 1500 apartments are projected to be completed. These forecast dates, though, are difficult to predict, as builders will also need to dodge the light rail line construction, which could complicate things.
And contrary to the apparent popularity for converting obsolete office buildings to apartments, at this stage only 550 of the 4500 are forecast to come from that route. While adaptive building re-use might sound like a responsible way of recycling buildings, it's not always the most cost-effective and doesn't always give the best result.
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Myth No. 2 is the impact of offshore developers: at this stage, just 35 per cent of CAD apartments are being facilitated by offshore developers. The major developer is Lend Lease.
Kevin Stanley is the principal at Deep End Services.
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Introduction to Patios
Outdoor areas have become a popular place for homeowners to entertain their guests, enjoy quality family time and watch the children enjoy their backyard games and toys. What better place to do so in your patio area. Patio areas are covered outdoor spaces which surround your residential homes front and back yards. They provide a private sanctuary for you and your family to enjoy. Patios are built out of various different materials and they can be any size or shape to suit your outdoor areas needs.
Patios are a perfect addition to your home. They create enhancing features to your landscaping and home. Patios can feature many outdoor ornaments such as; fountains, planter boxes, statues and flowers. Garden patios also are not complete unless they are equipped with modern patio furniture.
Patio furniture has evolved over the last couple of years. It has gone from basic tables and chairs to extravagant and fancy luscious settings. There are many types of patio furniture which homeowners can add to their patios they include:
Patio furniture will enhance the look of your patio, add character and provide a place for you to relax and enjoy the private settings of your own backyard. Patio furniture will not affect the flooring material of your patio.
The material you choose as your patio flooring will depend on what type of look and feel you would like to achieve. Most homeowners choose a flooring materials which they already have featured somewhere throughout their yard like a brick patio or a flagstone pool area to create a flowing appearance. There are many available patio flooring materials which range from:
Each material is produced carefully and accurately to provide the best flooring surface for all types of patios. All patio flooring materials are weather resistant, slip resistant, scratch resistant and highly durable. They are also able to withstand heavy objects and heavy foot traffic. Stone and Concrete patios are becoming very popular nowadays.
The style of backyard patio you may choose will highly depend on your tastes and the design of your home. Patios are generally built around the style of your home whether it is an odd shape or a common squared shape. One popular style which is commonly seen throughout many households is the dome styled patio. The dome styled patio is built with a pointed roof and large structural columns to hold it together. Dome patios are gorgeous and they can be built in any size whether its 4 meters wide or 20 meters wide.
Patios can be built to be free standing or adjoining to the home, they can also be open or enclosed. Patios which are free standing generally require more support whereas adjoining patios are supported by your home.
If youre sitting outside your home in your lovely patio area enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous surrounding and your look up to the sky but all you see is your patio roof then you should consider having clear roofing installed. Most patio roofing materials are made from highly durable plastic sheets. By choosing clear roofing you will be able to gaze at the stars all night long. Clear patio roofing is UV resistant during the day time and they are heavy duty.
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