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  2. Embankment (earthworks) - Wikipedia

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    An embankment is a raised wall, bank or mound made of earth or stones, that are used to hold back water or carry a roadway. A road , railway line , or canal is normally raised onto an embankment made of compacted soil (typically clay or rock-based) to avoid a change in level required by the terrain , the alternatives being either to have an ...

  3. Cut and fill - Wikipedia

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    A mass haul diagram where land and rock cuts are hauled to fills Fill construction in 1909 Cut & Fill Software showing cut areas highlighted in red and fill areas shaded in blue. In earthmoving , cut and fill is the process of constructing a railway , road or canal whereby the amount of material from cuts roughly matches the amount of fill ...

  4. Real estate commission rules are about to change. Here's how ...

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    On Aug. 17, rules surrounding real estate commissions are set to change thanks to a legal settlement between the National Assn. of Realtors and home sellers. Proponents hope the new rules will ...

  5. The future of real estate commissions - AOL

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    Hire a discount agent: A low-commission real estate agent will likely charge much less than a traditional agent would — usually 1 to 1.5 percent of your home’s sale price. (However, you might ...

  6. Mechanically stabilized earth - Wikipedia

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    The main advantages of MSE walls compared to conventional reinforced concrete walls are their ease of installation and quick construction. They do not require formwork or curing and each layer is structurally sound as it is laid, reducing the need for support, scaffolding or cranes. They also do not require additional work on the facing.

  7. Levee - Wikipedia

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    The side of a levee in Sacramento, California. A levee (/ ˈ l ɛ v i / or / ˈ l ɛ v eɪ /), [a] [1] dike (American English), dyke (British English; see spelling differences), embankment, floodbank, or stop bank is an elevated ridge, natural or artificial, alongside the banks of a river, often intended to protect against flooding of the area adjoining the river.

  8. Land reclamation - Wikipedia

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    Land is usually reclaimed to create new housing areas and real estate properties, for the rapidly expanding city of Jakarta. So far, the largest reclamation project in the city is the creation of Golf Island, north of Pantai Indah Kapuk. [11] Giant Sea Wall Jakarta. Japan. Nagoya Centrair Airport. Kansai International Airport, Osaka. Lebanon

  9. Housing 'crisis' prevails in Illinois with high prices ... - AOL

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    Construction Coverage also found that homeownership among Americans ages 35–54 dropped from 42.3% in 2008 to 34% in 2023. The 55+ cohort saw a rapid increase from 44.3% to 54% over that span.