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High-performance coating systems

Construction Specifier

Its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based coating system, restoring the building’s façade to a just-like-new condition designed to last for over 20 years. mm (8 to 13 mils) of previously applied paint. mm (8 to 13 mils) of previously applied paint. Preserving modern history.

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Revit OpEd: Finish and Cancel Inequity

Revit OpEd

Finish and Cancel Inequity. He mentioned the inconsistency between the way some elements that are sketch based are finished and the way shape editing for floors and roofs finish. Floor, roof, stair or ramp Sketch Creation = Finish and Cancel. Floor, roof, stair or ramp Sketch Creation = Finish and Cancel.

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Berkeley Place

UK Construction Blog

Berkeley Place was founded by Nick Cryer in Summer 2009, initially targeting independent schools and prestigious residential development opportunities. Pairing an upgraded boiler with upgrading the heating systems and installing intelligent controls/thermostatic radiator valves can help save on energy and improve the rating.

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Chicago LiUNA Center: Echelon’s Trendstone Plus® Showcase

CCR Magazine

The Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Training Center has provided instruction for Chicagoland Laborers’ Union members since 2009. Trendstone Plus® filled and polished units provide a smooth terrazzo finish, which added some flair and brightness to the LiUNA hallways and common areas.

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Revit OpEd: Layer Function Setting

Revit OpEd

System families have a Function setting. Thats true for Walls, Floor, Roofs and Ceilings. Finish 1 [4] = Finish Exterior [4]. Finish 2 [5] = Finish Interior [5]. Just a question, I also practice n°4 finish for exterior and n°5 for interior, but for the pure operation of Revit, is there a reason?

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Earthships in Canada

Natural Building

Recycled tires pounded full of earth are construction blocks that are finished with a plaster, under a beam-supported roof. kilowatt solar panel system, powering a high-efficiency fridge and freezer, or for operating their flat-screen TV and computer. And make people happy,” Connie smiles.

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Revit OpEd: Kitchen Equipment - RW Smith BIM Booklet

Revit OpEd

The company recently finished up their BIM Services booklet hosted by Issuu. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. Finish and Cancel Inequity. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► 2008.