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New lifts revealed at Asticus building

Specification Product Update

Originally constructed in 2006, the office building features a stunning new reception, business lounge, landscaped terrace, breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views, luxurious end-of-trip facilities in the basement, and the addition of four new Stannah passenger lifts, one of which can be used by emergency services in the event of a fire.

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Managing moisture in construction: Effective strategies for durable roofing systems

Construction Specifier

Left unaddressed, this moisture can migrate into various areas of the structure, including into the roofing system, leaving materials wet and deteriorating. thick concrete floor slab poured in an enclosed building generates about 908 L (240 gal) water per 93 m 2 (1,000 sf) of concrete. A 102-mm (4-in.)-thick

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The Bronx Vibe, a New, 155-residence, Luxury Rental Development

CCR Magazine

The second floor features a 6,700-square foot yard in the back of the building, which is one of several outdoor tenant amenities. The 11th and 12th floors house multiple amenities, most of which are designed to take advantage of the breathtaking Manhattan views that are available from these floors.

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New Heating Units Offer Cost-Effective Comfort in Boston Apts

CCR Magazine

Since opening in 2006, the building needed to address issues with its HVAC systems and controls, which were leading to high monthly electric bills. These buildings boast modern amenities and discreet and aesthetically pleasing HVAC systems that operate quietly. The culprit?

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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? ► 2006.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Living Building Challenge, which was created in 2006 by the non-profit International Living Future Institute, is the most stringent green building certification process in existence today. So why would a midsized subconsultant engineering firm take on this monumental task? It’s a very interesting perspective.”

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TCC’s judgment in Martlet v Mulalley, a cladding fire safety dispute

Practical Law Construction

It also discovered that the mineral wool fire barriers the system required at each floor level in order to mitigate the risk of fire spread had been defectively installed. Mulalley denied this, maintaining that the cladding system it had installed complied with the applicable standards at the time. The dispute.