ᐅ Construction Planning

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Opinions on Building a House on a Sloped Lot

Kisska86•4 Jan 2014 10:00

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Beni.Fischer • 8 Jan 2014 15:30

Planning Consultation for Facade and Ventilation Shaft

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flamingo•5 Jan 2014 14:28

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ypg • 7 Jan 2014 15:44

Which type of stair railing? Is it necessary at all?

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hg6806•7 Jan 2014 14:11

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ypg • 7 Jan 2014 15:33

New Construction: Sand-lime Brick + External Thermal Insulation Composite System = Mold?

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erl•3 Jan 2014 23:39

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Mycraft • 6 Jan 2014 14:56

Clear ceiling height in new constructions – costs?

Masipulami•26 Dec 2013 08:14

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Masipulami • 6 Jan 2014 10:54

From structural dimensions to clear ceiling height

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Amibobo•2 Jan 2014 19:55

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nordanney • 3 Jan 2014 16:21

Construction dehumidifiers – a must-have?

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steffi23•3 Jan 2012 22:04

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Christian AHS • 2 Jan 2014 21:05

Mixed Facade: Rendered and Brick Facing

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KayLinus•28 Dec 2013 15:47

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Bauexperte • 31 Dec 2013 00:22

Buying and Renovating an Old House: Pros and Cons?

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YuccaPalme•20 Dec 2013 19:25

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kaho674 • 23 Dec 2013 10:13

Documenting Construction Progress for the Future – One Photo per Week?

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DIERA•4 Aug 2012 22:38

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lastdrop • 21 Dec 2013 08:59

Looking for recommendations for a general contractor or home builder in the Rhein-Kreis Neuss area.

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willicooper•19 Dec 2013 16:31

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willicooper • 20 Dec 2013 13:41

Home Construction Features and Extras – What Can Be Included?

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hululu0•19 Nov 2013 09:31

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Chelria • 20 Dec 2013 12:30

Most Cost-Effective Steel Structure?

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forgoden•15 Dec 2013 01:26

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fragri • 18 Dec 2013 12:20

Increased foundation work due to a 12% sloping site descending from the road

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MausJ•15 Dec 2013 21:01

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MausJ • 17 Dec 2013 13:48

Budget €170,000 / Land / Prefabricated House from B.O.S – Feasible?

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Webtix•16 Dec 2013 14:58

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DerBjoern • 17 Dec 2013 08:59

Question about the Q3 Skim Coat Finish

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Orion•14 Dec 2013 09:14

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Der Da • 16 Dec 2013 10:44

Cost Estimate in Design Phase 2

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DNL•4 Dec 2013 19:30

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DNL • 11 Dec 2013 12:22

Have the plans drawn up by an architect or a construction company? Costs?

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Idi18•8 Dec 2013 17:32

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stefanh • 9 Dec 2013 12:46

Create an installation plan on the computer

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wkampmann•5 Dec 2013 13:46

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schubert79 • 7 Dec 2013 17:36

Consultation and Planning for a Black Forest House Using Post-and-Plank Construction Method

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Yoogi•5 Dec 2013 13:54

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Bauexperte • 6 Dec 2013 14:08

Are surveying fees negotiable with the surveyor?

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John40•30 May 2012 15:35

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One00 • 2 Dec 2013 19:54

Solid construction passive house as a bungalow

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Hugh60•25 Nov 2013 12:02

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friedrich27 • 2 Dec 2013 08:42

Survey: Essential Features for a Granny Flat / Secondary Suite

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Jim888•25 Nov 2013 10:54

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Jim888 • 30 Nov 2013 21:52

Semi-detached house / more affordable than a detached single-family home / how does this work?

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Mutz•27 Nov 2013 20:36

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Hans Max Wurth • 29 Nov 2013 17:47

Real Estate Agents, Upper Bavaria / Landsberg / Ammersee / Fürstenfeldbruck

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downhillbenni80•12 Oct 2013 17:27

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dessin • 26 Nov 2013 17:17

$250,000 – Implementation of the building plan including all additional costs?

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Campino•15 Sep 2013 00:29

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perlenmann • 26 Nov 2013 12:41

Adding a crawl space extension

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ThomasTh•25 Nov 2013 16:52

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ThomasTh • 26 Nov 2013 11:20

New Construction – Which Costs Have I Overlooked?

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hcaeasy•23 Nov 2013 20:00

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Wastl • 25 Nov 2013 11:05

Hire a contractor or manage the bidding yourself

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ronin007•29 Sep 2010 14:30

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nordanney • 22 Nov 2013 13:12

Asked four people, got five answers...

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Dipl-WiING•17 Nov 2013 20:28

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Bauexperte • 21 Nov 2013 07:16

Selection of Finishes for DEURA House

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krausf3•16 Oct 2011 16:51

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Masipulami • 20 Nov 2013 21:34

Is My Budget Enough? $210,000 for a Single-Family Home

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Mutz•17 Nov 2013 23:58

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ypg • 19 Nov 2013 22:42

Walls made of extruded polystyrene (XPS) or expanded polystyrene (EPS)?

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Jokus•19 Nov 2013 14:23

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Bauexperte • 19 Nov 2013 17:09

Installing the Front Door - When?

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Hansi02•18 Nov 2013 18:20

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toxicmolotof • 18 Nov 2013 23:42

Interior Finishing – Self-Managed Planning

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MaryLou•11 Nov 2013 16:37

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dessin • 18 Nov 2013 17:00

Drainage before drainage?

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Guoli•18 Nov 2013 08:58

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Guoli • 18 Nov 2013 08:58

How long does it usually take to receive the building permit or planning permission from the construction company?

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Andreko79•21 Sep 2013 22:42

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Hans Max Wurth • 16 Nov 2013 05:12

Building a Semi-Detached House with Different Developers?

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Sebastian2412•12 Nov 2013 13:10

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Bauexperte • 15 Nov 2013 16:09

Construction schedule delayed, or was something planned incorrectly?

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italiano83•12 Nov 2013 22:08

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italiano83 • 13 Nov 2013 22:32

Construction Costs Too High / Planning Off Target

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YvesB•13 Nov 2013 17:57

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nordanney • 13 Nov 2013 19:58

Looking for good planning software for designing a private home

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Unregistriert•2 Feb 2010 08:02

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f-pNo • 12 Nov 2013 14:37

Planning the driveway/access road

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Jenson•11 Nov 2013 14:50

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Jenson • 11 Nov 2013 14:50

Advice for a Semi-Detached House

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BTK27•7 Nov 2013 19:27

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perlenmann • 9 Nov 2013 08:31

KfW70 in 2 Versions ... Requesting Help!

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Brisch•20 May 2012 22:50

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Bauexperte • 7 Nov 2013 16:19

Building plot 1.5 meters below street level – basement: yes or no?

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PeterLustig49•25 Oct 2013 10:59

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PeterLustig49 • 7 Nov 2013 10:48

Plot of land? Orientation, concerns about building a basement under the house?

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PageAZ•3 Nov 2013 21:25

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kaho674 • 4 Nov 2013 07:14

House Construction Project! Masonry, Sound Insulation, Thermal Insulation?

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minhphuc•31 Oct 2013 23:28

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minhphuc • 31 Oct 2013 23:36

Underground garden shed / barn or garage with address

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caio2306•30 Oct 2013 13:04

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Wastl • 31 Oct 2013 12:46

Understanding the building permit application

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jochen1272•29 Oct 2013 13:17

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jochen1272 • 29 Oct 2013 13:17

Two-family house – initial rough drafts

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Jim888•26 Oct 2013 19:09

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Jim888 • 29 Oct 2013 09:18

American Timber Frame House – Which Company to Choose?

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Victoria•28 Oct 2013 15:47

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Victoria • 28 Oct 2013 19:45

Difficulty Understanding Our Building Plan

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Hansi02•27 Oct 2013 20:10

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davyd • 28 Oct 2013 15:19

Planning/Architect, possible execution by a prefab home supplier

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moser7•28 May 2013 08:15

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dessin • 26 Oct 2013 10:16

New Construction vs. Existing Buildings and Renovation?

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MadPat•25 Oct 2013 20:15

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Mycraft • 26 Oct 2013 09:34

Need help with bathroom planning

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brokenlink•23 Oct 2013 09:11

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brokenlink • 25 Oct 2013 14:40

SAT mount

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topgetz•21 Oct 2013 11:13

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Brisch • 21 Oct 2013 14:39

Is a roof eave height of 5.50 meters sufficient for an urban villa with two full stories?

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cartman00•15 Oct 2013 14:06

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cartman00 • 15 Oct 2013 14:06

Basement Construction – Costs for Shoring the Excavation in Cases of Boundary Adjacency?

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hptaccv•8 Oct 2013 21:24

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Bauexperte • 9 Oct 2013 14:02

Technical room shape and size, basement construction, entire heating system—is 2 meters too narrow?

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Philipp82•9 Sep 2013 14:05

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fire26lars • 8 Oct 2013 20:51

Costs for Base Plastering: Is the Price from the Plasterer Fair or Not?

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Lilik•25 Sep 2013 00:44

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Lilik • 7 Oct 2013 12:12

Renovate an old house or build a new one?

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LisaR•1 Aug 2009 14:48

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Wastl • 4 Oct 2013 15:26

With or without KfW70? How much additional cost does KfW70 involve?

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Petri•21 Sep 2013 12:34

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backbone23 • 28 Sep 2013 14:50

Cost of a third gable: how much additional expense for a single-family house?

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Clumsy•15 Sep 2013 21:57

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nk2101 • 27 Sep 2013 17:24

Home Construction Websites – Search Criteria

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Saana•22 Sep 2013 11:11

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aytex • 26 Sep 2013 15:20

Monthly Cost for KfW 70 Standard & 2 People

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PhoenixDH•6 Sep 2013 11:07

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italiano83 • 20 Sep 2013 23:44

Watertight concrete structure ("white tank") and drainage: when is each required?

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speer•1 Oct 2011 19:01

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Christian AHS • 19 Sep 2013 21:29

What is the best way to cover a thick drain pipe? Any suggestions?

kaho674•18 Sep 2013 09:55

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Musketier • 19 Sep 2013 16:10

Timber-framed house: What should be considered when purchasing a plot of land?

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mengor•16 Sep 2013 20:20

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AallRounder • 17 Sep 2013 19:06

Electrical planning, motion sensors, timers, lighting

Musketier•16 Sep 2013 12:38

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Musketier • 17 Sep 2013 12:10

Hiring EU workers or Swiss companies for new construction projects

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goldluchs•16 Sep 2013 20:10

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goldluchs • 16 Sep 2013 20:10

Energy Calculations for New Construction, KfW Loans, and KfW Subsidy Programs

bibliophilia•15 Sep 2013 15:35

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HilfeHilfe • 16 Sep 2013 07:35

Complete wood flooring for a living area in the attic?

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PeterPan1234•13 Sep 2013 09:26

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PeterPan1234 • 14 Sep 2013 10:51

Is the developer required to keep us informed about the current status?

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Robert.Schmidt•12 Sep 2013 17:36

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Bauexperte • 13 Sep 2013 00:26

Is the construction company disorganized if no one can be reached?

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Anirbas•10 Sep 2013 14:02

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Der Da • 10 Sep 2013 14:37

At what stage are cables typically installed in a prefabricated house?

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PhoenixDH•4 Sep 2013 16:13

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PhoenixDH • 10 Sep 2013 11:18

Costs for soil replacement, geotechnical survey of the building site, clayey soil

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PhoenixDH•3 Sep 2013 21:51

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PhoenixDH • 9 Sep 2013 17:29

Building a Log Home Yourself?

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Chris84•8 Sep 2013 02:05

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Chris84 • 9 Sep 2013 16:17

Building a new house vs. buying and converting an existing warehouse: what makes more sense?

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milamber•17 May 2009 20:15

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Musketier • 9 Sep 2013 15:16

Semi-detached house with a budget of approximately €350,000

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Neonjay14•27 Aug 2013 14:36

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Wastl • 6 Sep 2013 13:07

Building a Single-Family Home with a Separate Apartment – Multi-Generational Living!

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Hermes•5 Sep 2013 10:21

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Jaydee • 5 Sep 2013 12:21

Photographer for construction documentation, capturing progress and experiences

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Waldemar•4 Sep 2013 23:36

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DerBjoern • 5 Sep 2013 09:59

Renovating an Older Home – Planning, Design, and Construction Supervision

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Oli S.•6 May 2012 19:44

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Calculating the Cost of an Architect-Designed Home Including Owner-Performed Work?

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Kollisionskurs•12 Mar 2013 09:13

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Waldemar • 1 Sep 2013 01:51

Is the handover shaft present, or is an inspection shaft required?

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speedr1•30 Aug 2013 12:58

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Der Da • 30 Aug 2013 13:54

Prefabricated House (Wood) vs. Solid Construction (Masonry)

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Svantje•24 Jun 2013 12:34

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Doc.Schnaggls • 29 Aug 2013 13:42

Home purchase + purchase price

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Ich&Sie•22 Aug 2013 18:51

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ah500 • 27 Aug 2013 15:06

Are the general contractor’s estimated costs for earthworks reasonable?

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Carsten82•20 Aug 2013 17:01

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DerBjoern • 22 Aug 2013 15:06

Looking for a construction company in Hamburg

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katrinlehnert•19 Aug 2013 21:15

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katrinlehnert • 19 Aug 2013 21:15

Software recommendation for home design: land, house, and rooms

f-pNo•16 Aug 2013 12:44

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f-pNo • 19 Aug 2013 10:25

Which prefab home provider should I choose? There are four options available.

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Krautsch•15 Aug 2013 22:01

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MrPeter123 • 18 Aug 2013 07:54

Building a model of an apartment. Does anyone know of a modular construction kit system?

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pb23745•17 Aug 2013 09:05

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pb23745 • 17 Aug 2013 15:16

Help with KfW 55 house. What do you think about this concept?

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Sande•14 Aug 2013 21:07

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Sande • 14 Aug 2013 21:07

Which orientation of the two semi-detached units do you think is better?

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jx7•12 Aug 2013 16:06

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ypg • 13 Aug 2013 10:32

Draining Rainwater. Do you have any ideas or suggestions?

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speedr1•12 Aug 2013 20:36

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speedr1 • 12 Aug 2013 20:36

Question/Fermacell boards: Should there be a joint or gap between the panels?

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Orion•10 Aug 2013 19:36

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Orion • 10 Aug 2013 19:36

Exchange a Building Plot with the City? Oyten near Bremen.

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anikandre•8 Aug 2013 12:34

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kaho674 • 8 Aug 2013 13:33

Help… What type of insulation should be used under a screed? New construction

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nadam1•4 Aug 2013 20:11

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nadam1 • 5 Aug 2013 16:39

Revised Construction Planning for Condominium Projects

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HilfeHilfe•4 Aug 2013 19:11

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Wastl • 5 Aug 2013 11:02

Ideas for a Semi-Detached House Facing North

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haaber73•1 Aug 2013 20:06

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Jaydee • 2 Aug 2013 20:21

Preliminary Energy Considerations for Building a House

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AoR•28 Jul 2013 12:15

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HuggyLilly • 1 Aug 2013 20:29