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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few.

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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

In 2017, three men were killed while a crane was being erected. With the scarcity of land and new residential or office developments literally growing upwards, cranes are an everyday sight in urban areas. Most recently, a crane collapsed in East London, resulting in one death and a hundred people being evacuated from their homes.

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Read the Latest News on the U.K. Rail Network Advancement, a Quick Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment, and Yimbys Urging Developers to Reform to Solve Affordable Housing Dilemma

UK Construction Blog

Rail Network Advancement, a Quick Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment, and Yimbys Urging Developers to Reform to Solve Affordable Housing Dilemma appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the meanwhile, let’s get started on learning about A Straightforward Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2017 Issue. M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. Across Ohio, there are more than 13 million acres of farmland and over 10 million acres used to grow principle crops of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

Business Facilities

From the September/October 2017 Issue. N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. By the BF Staff. advanced manufacturing.