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Google’s New York office: Iconic pier transformed through adaptive reuse

Construction Specifier

Recognizing its historical significance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 2004. Spanning three floors, the Google workspace incorporates a network of lounges, circulation spaces, impromptu work and meeting areas, and a cafe.

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Contributing to a New Youth Scout Den in New Zealand

Strong Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive In 2004, Simpson Strong-Tie acquired Quik Drive® fastening systems , a company based in Gallatin, Tennessee, USA. This product range now includes fasteners, mechanical and chemical anchors, lateral systems, powder-actuated tools, and connectors.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

CSI introduced an expanded version, the MasterFormat , in 2004 that includes 50 divisions of work covering civil site and infrastructure work as well as process equipment—a significant increase from the previous 16 divisions covering building construction that had been in use for years.

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Best Online Lighting Stores in 2023

CCR Magazine

Sometimes you may have wished to light or redo your home's lighting systems. Not to mention the specifics of pendant lights, chandeliers, wall and table lighting, and floor lamps. YLighting YLighting is a lighting store known for its modern lighting systems. VAXLAMP Now, this would have ended with mentioning the VAXLAMP.

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Living the Dream: PAE Engineers’ HQ Embodies an Aspirational Vision

Civil + Structural Engineer

We’d never developed anything before; we’re engineers who are usually subs to architects,” says President Emeritus Paul Schwer, who served as PAE’s president and CEO from 2004 to 2022. The group includes PAE, architecture firm ZGF, developer Edlen & Co. Mark (Edlen) is a brilliant developer, and I asked him if this was possible.

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Glass Industry Takes Significant Step Towards School Safety

Safti First

The NGA School Security Task Group was formed in November 2021, and in less than a year, ASTM F356122: Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack was published. We believe that this new standard will gain traction with designers and school districts in the coming year.

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Revit OpEd: Measure Between Two References

Revit OpEd

Not much of a catch but there is no equivalent floor in this case. If there was a floor there Id just check the properties of the floor. you could sketch your own a floor around the perimeter pretty quickly. For my money, Id probably favor a floor. Steve - Have you considered mass floors? ► 2004. (2).