Reinforced concrete

This refers to concrete in which wire mesh or steel bars are embedded into the concrete to increase its strength. In commercial real estate development and construction, reinforced concrete and steel framing add to the building’s tensile strength, which allow for higher and more complex construction. Buildings with this construction generally cost more than comparable stick-frame buildings, and thus typically merit a higher valuation in comparison.

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