#material reuse

[potentialplayground]

Cyclopean Cannibalism | Matter Design & Quarra Stone

[asestimationsconsultants]

The Role of an Estimating Service in Circular Construction and Material Reuse

Introduction As construction shifts toward sustainability and circular economy principles, traditional cost estimating must evolve. An estimating service that integrates circular construction strategies offers clients insights into both environmental and financial performance, especially through material reuse and lifecycle analysis.

Assessing Reusable Materials Estimators examine available salvageable materials from demolition or deconstruction processes. They assess their structural integrity, performance history, and compliance with code requirements. A precise estimate of cost savings from reuse versus new material procurement is critical to circular planning.

Cost Implications of Circular Processes Reclaimed materials often require additional labor for processing, transportation, or certification. An estimating service calculates these secondary costs and compares them against the expense of virgin materials. This holistic approach ensures reuse is both environmentally and economically justified.

Lifecycle Cost Estimation Instead of focusing only on upfront expenses, circular estimating emphasizes long-term value. Estimators provide lifecycle cost analysis to show clients the savings from using durable, low-maintenance reused materials, accounting for extended replacement cycles and potential operational savings.

Collaboration with Deconstruction Teams Estimating services coordinate with demolition contractors and sustainability consultants to quantify the volume and value of recoverable materials. This data feeds into the budget and helps determine whether reuse strategies align with the project’s financial goals.

Incentives and Certification Support Many jurisdictions offer financial incentives for using recycled materials or achieving green certifications. An estimating service identifies applicable credits, tax breaks, or LEED points, incorporating them into the estimate to demonstrate potential offsets in total project cost.

Software Tools and Databases Estimators now use platforms that include inventories of reusable materials and databases tracking regional material exchange programs. These tools enhance accuracy and help estimators provide clients with both sourcing opportunities and reliable cost benchmarks.

Conclusion An estimating service that understands circular construction adds immense value by quantifying sustainability alongside cost. Their role in balancing economic and ecological outcomes ensures that reuse and recycling are feasible, not just idealistic.

[hinamie]

my artblock muse

[arc-hus]

Karaka Tower, Wellington, New Zealand - Arête Architects

[the-raven-and-the-tower]

The Venatori were really struggling to keep Lucanis contained.

(A possible reason our favorite possessed Crow was suited and booted and ready to leave when we found him.)

A trail of bodies leading to him, a bunch of references to how much havoc he's wreaked, and then a big-ass barrier on the door where they've got him contained in a block of ice like the weirdos they are - baby boy was working on his own breakout long before we got there.

On arrival, we find a scattered trail of dead Venatori guards. Thanks to @wolfsong-the-bloody-beast, we know that somewhere around THIRTY FIVE dead Venatori are scattered around. He was BUSY.

Rook: Someone or something already took down the guards. Neve: Might work in our favor, but something's wrong here.

A bit later, we find this note and even more bodies.

Gee, I wonder why they didn't want to go in the possessed killer Crow's cell. Lucanis and Spite are pissed, they're not accepting visitors.

We find a response to the note, alongside the body of the previous writer (hopefully).

Bonus shot of possible Dead!Ovidius.

There's pretty good evidence to show Lucanis's last couple of days-to-weeks would have been enough to drive him to extremes in order to escape. This note was on a desk in one of the rooms - Calivan would have tortured Lucanis to new lengths in order to break him for Zara.

Adding to that, we know that either out of desperation to break Lucanis and accomplish his task, or needing to gripe to a colleague, Calivan wrote to someone named Felicia Erimond and received "just kill him already" as advice in return.

When Rook and companion finally reach the area where they've managed to contain him (inside of a spelled block of ice ffs), he's at the end of a longggg trail of bodies and behind a very serious barrier.

They need him contained.

Neve: A barrier. Whatever's in there, the Venatori really want it to stay put. Rook: Then we break through.

When we bust through the barrier and are finally facing down the final few Venatori mages between us and our Demon, look at this;

They're casting blood magic around his makeshift ice prison to keep him contained, but as Rook bursts in, they stop --- perhaps allowing Lucanis's escape a moment later.

The Ossuary mage/guard foremost is not interested in discussion when Rook offers not to fight if they'll simply hand over Lucanis. Instead, he leaps right to calling on the Archdemons themselves.

"Razikale, Dragon of Mystery. Lusacan, Dragon of Night. Hear your faithful call—"

Tiny lore drop on those fuckers. Razikale and Lusacan were said by the Chantry to have been "imprisoned underground by the Maker for usurping His worshipers.' At some point in 9:52 Dragon, Razikale was awoken and freed by Ghilan'nain, and Lusacan by Elger'nan. This led to the outbreak of the Sixth Blight. [from the wiki]

When presented with the possibility of Rook & co breaking Lucanis out, the Venatori reaches for the nuke button.

And I mean... can we blame them for being afraid of him? We've seen the bodies, Lucanis was kind enough to leave us quite a resume on the floor all over. Then we get to see him pop out of his ice prison like a demonic jack-in-the-box too and rain fury down on his captors.

Even without facial expressions, all I see in the body language of the Venatori is oh gods it's happening again...

And then they look up to see this charging at them, the last thing so many of their colleagues saw before they died similarly violent deaths. (Also, slowed-down, his ittle run seems less silly somehow, but the trade-off is that the funky physics of the sword he runs belly-first into do stand out a little more.)

and then THIS!

The face of a man who is genuinely surprised by who he's found himself face-to-face with. The first non-Venatori he's seen in 300+ days and not only are they not Crows... they're complete strangers who just waltzed into a secret underwater Venatori prison housed in a crumbling ancient elven temple and asked for him by name?

Not even our famous detective was able to work out his name on her own, so we know it's not information that's easily come by. Clearly this stranger knows who he is and where he was being held --- Lucanis has to be wondering; if that knowledge was out there, why hadn't the Crows found him? And who is this unknown person that just blithely walked in, asked for him by name and was cheeky enough to offer sparing the Venatori a fight if they'd simply hand him over?

It’s been three hundred very bad days for the Demon of Vyrantium and now he having a very confusing one. Plenty more where that came from.

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In summary, the (updated) theory; (with credit & thanks to @wolfsong-the-bloody-beast for the excellent details they added!)

Lucanis busted out, got access to his gear and was well on his way to breaking out when he was finally cornered where we found him, contained in a block of ice.

When Rook bursts into the room, the mages maintaining the magic on him lose focus and the world's angriest Crow breaks out to complete his escape, finding himself face-to-face with unexpected help.

[basilbots]

Sun lovers like you are such whiny bitches

Cope and seethe as your precious Moon continues to be called out for his behavior, and has to eventually face the reality of the situation that what he is doing is useless for Sun and he could have spent all this time just being there for him instead

[yearzerosurvival]

[pinkeoni]

will hitting the chuck mcgill in the teaser

[samaraxmorgan]

I found a bunch of facial expressions on twitter and am trying to use them to practice drawing Sukuna but I can’t tell if I love or hate them askaksmsm

[royalhighnesscreations]

Hey everyone, it's been a while! I just wanted to pop in and say I'm moving soon, so I thought I'd post a few things. My materials are all packed up, so no new stuff yet, but all my jewelry, stickers, bookmarks, etc are available. After I settle into my new place, I'm thinking I'll have a bunch of new things posted and might even set up a little studio area, but I haven't seen the new apartment yet, so… Yeah, we'll get there when we get there lol.

I'll be living on my own then, so any sales will be very helpful. My prices are low and most of my products are unique. I carry jewelry and keychains I've made by hand using mostly reused materials, in all kinds of themes and aesthetics. I also carry secondhand items I've found on my thrifting adventures, and stickers and bookmarks that I've designed myself. I hope to have lots of new designs sometime after I move into my new place, too.

To find these featured items and many more, follow the description link to Royal Highness Creations on StorEnvy! 🩷 🖤

[lovesodeepandwideandwell]

So in the fall I went from like fully a hundred percent head in the game with the church job to realizing job applications are due Now and working on them, all in the space of like. A weekend. Meaning I missed a lot of good opportunities that closed earlier in the fall and spent a while staving off panic that I missed everything and didn't have a wide enough net. Anyway given all that it's great that I keep finding more openings but also AT WHAT COST

[whitepeachrum]

Mermaid Lily 🧜‍♀️✨

She’s going to see if Seychelles is selling some seashells by the seashore.

[asestimationsconsultants]

Meeting Circular Economy Demands Through an Industrial Estimating Service

Introduction As industries evolve to meet sustainability goals and reduce environmental impact, the principles of the circular economy are gaining momentum. A circular economy emphasizes keeping materials in use, minimizing waste, and designing for recyclability. While these values are often discussed at the design and policy level, they also have a direct influence on cost planning and project feasibility. Industrial estimating services are increasingly being called upon to factor circular economy considerations into their cost models, enabling smarter resource use and long-term value recovery.

Understanding the Circular Economy in Industry In contrast to the traditional linear model of "take, make, dispose," the circular economy focuses on extending the life cycle of materials and products. This includes strategies like reuse, remanufacturing, recycling, and designing out waste. For industrial projects, this may involve selecting recyclable materials, designing modular components for easy disassembly, or budgeting for end-of-life recovery processes.

These strategies aren’t free — they come with specific costs and trade-offs that need to be identified early. That’s where an industrial estimating service becomes indispensable.

The Expanding Scope of Estimating Services Traditionally, industrial estimating services focused on materials, labor, and equipment to forecast initial capital expenditures. However, the move toward circular design and sustainability has added new dimensions to the estimating process. Modern estimating services must now account for:

Lifecycle Costing: Estimating not just the upfront costs but also maintenance, repair, and recycling costs.

Material Recovery Value: Including the future resale or salvage value of materials in cost plans.

Sustainability Incentives: Factoring in subsidies, tax credits, and compliance costs for meeting green certification standards.

Modular and Flexible Design: Costing for structures that allow easy upgrades, relocations, or disassembly.

Cost Implications of Circular Economy Design Choices Incorporating circular strategies into industrial projects may increase costs in one phase but reduce them significantly in others. For example, using modular steel components might be more expensive than cast-in-place concrete initially, but the steel can be recovered and resold after the facility’s lifespan ends.

An industrial estimating service evaluates these trade-offs to help clients make informed decisions. These services use sophisticated modeling techniques to compare multiple scenarios — traditional linear construction vs. circular design — to demonstrate the financial and environmental impacts over time.

Leveraging Data for Circular Metrics To support circular economy goals, estimators rely on specialized databases that provide:

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs): Which offer data on material sustainability.

Recyclability Ratings: For common industrial components and systems.

Deconstruction and Salvage Cost Benchmarks: Allowing precise planning for eventual material recovery.

Carbon Cost Multipliers: Quantifying the cost of embodied carbon emissions for different materials.

These inputs help estimators develop comprehensive cost models that align with both project budgets and sustainability mandates.

Industrial Use Case: Circular Design in a Manufacturing Plant Consider a manufacturing company planning to build a new facility with a 25-year operational life. The client wants to explore circular economy principles to support their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) commitments. The industrial estimating service analyzes options like recycled steel framing, modular wall systems, and demountable interior components. They compare initial costs, lifecycle values, and the estimated salvage worth of components after decommissioning.

Although the circular design has a 12% higher upfront cost, the estimator shows that long-term savings from lower maintenance and higher salvage value reduce the net lifecycle cost by 18%. These insights help the client justify the upfront investment to stakeholders and comply with environmental regulations.

Aligning with Stakeholder Expectations Government bodies, investors, and clients are increasingly favoring businesses that integrate circularity and sustainability into their operations. An industrial estimating service ensures that these objectives are baked into the budget from day one, improving project transparency and attracting eco-conscious investors.

Estimators also help with reporting and documentation required for:

Green building certifications like LEED or BREEAM

Corporate sustainability audits

Government grant applications tied to environmental goals

Challenges and Opportunities Meeting circular economy demands can be complex due to lack of standardized cost data, varying regional regulations, and supply chain uncertainty for recycled materials. However, estimating services that invest in robust data systems and cross-disciplinary collaboration can turn these challenges into competitive advantages.

By being early adopters of circular metrics, these services position themselves as valuable partners for future-focused industrial projects.

Conclusion As industries transition to more sustainable models, the role of an industrial estimating service is expanding beyond cost control to strategic sustainability alignment. By integrating circular economy principles into the estimating process, these services enable better financial planning, resource efficiency, and environmental compliance. They not only help meet today’s project demands but also contribute to building a more responsible and regenerative industrial future.

[draculiza]

today's project was... eventful lmao. managed to make two patches until the stencil fell apart, which I knew would probably happen bc I didn't use the right material for a patch this size & intricacy, but hey I'm happy with the two I got out of it. :D

the green is quite uneven, but I love that it isn't! the different shades are actually pretty rad. anyway I can't wait to stitch these on my clothes c:

[mrdrhenwardhykle]

I was gunna do this for all three but I lost motivation

Imagine it being like this thing from Clocktower

Btw the mouths move in my head

Maybe someday the mouths will move

I also was working on a Phone Guy then gave up