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Managing moisture in construction: Effective strategies for durable roofing systems

Construction Specifier

By Chadwick Collins Photo and illustrations courtesy Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) An often-overlooked issue during new construction or a commercial renovation project is the addition of unwanted moisture into the structure. Typically, water vapor or moisture movement—called diffusion—travels from warm humid (i.e.

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

CCR Magazine

“IMC’s architectural team masterfully navigated the complexities of the property, especially the site’s size and depth, to create a visually attractive, natural light-filled, comfortable and functional building. The site was an assemblage of several smaller sites that previously housed older homes and commercial buildings.

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Revit OpEd: Wishlist - Families and Hide at Scales Coarser Than

Revit OpEd

It makes it easier to keep certain sections (details/wall sections) and elevations (interior) off of overall floor plan views for example. Related to this is the notion that there are representations that wed like to control for floor plan orientation and offer a different appear for the reflected ceiling plan (RCP) version.

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Roof Storm Damage Checklist | What to Do After a Storm on Roof | Types of Roof Storm Damage | Roof Storm Damage Checklist

CivilJungle

Introduction of Roof Storm Damage Checklist. Generally, a roof is replaced after thirty years; in the real world, there are so many things that can damage your roof and repair , or inspection work is needed. In America, there is a huge problem due to storms where roof repair work is required. Types of Roof Storm Damage.

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DoD FSRM, BUILDER SMS and the LEGACY of Wasteful Politics

Job Order Contracting

There are specialized SMS modules, such as BUILDER (buildings), RAILER (rails), ROOFER (roofs), and PAVER (pavements). Modules are in development for utilities, fuels, water retention structures (e.g., dams and levees), and shorefront assets. Howieson, V. Koopman, J. Scott, and C. 2014cv0173-62-0.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Yurts: Living in.

Natural Building

Yurts: Living in the Round was published in 2006 by Gibbs Smith, and is the definitive source of information about anything to do with yurts. Becky writes, "Most yurts are portable, tent-like structures. An ever-increasing number of wooden structures are also called yurts. What defines them as yurts and not just round houses?

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A Brief Introduction to Government Construction – IDIQ, JOC, SABER and More – In 4 Steps

Building Information Management

no laborer or mechanic employed directly upon the site of the work shall receive less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the secretary of Labor. Construction: Construction, alteration, or repair (including dredging, excavating, and painting) of buildings, structures, or other real property. A-E ID/IQ Contracts.