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The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort

The Pro Builder

If you’re Dan Coletti, the designer and builder of The New American Home 2024 in the luxury custom-home community of Ascaya in Henderson, Nev., Project specs: The New American Home 2024 Location: Ascaya , Henderson, Nev. it all starts in the kitchen. “I

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Allianz 2025 Top Risks for Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

Here is a look at their top industry risks for 2025: Natural Catastrophes Natural Catastrophes topped the list this year with 52% of Construction and Engineering respondents ranking this their number one concern, up from 38% in 2024. Total economic losses from natural catastrophes alone reached $310bn in 2024, according to Swiss Re.

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

Kerwin is a lifelong Union Beach resident and has been a firefighter with the Union Beach Gardens Fire Department for decades. This extends to his other job, as a maintenance worker for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. To help protect the community, the Army Corps is increasing the size of the beach.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations. These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents. With IBC 2024, specification professionals and building teams now have a choice to use either the provisions of ASCE/SEI 7-22 or the IBC ’s SDC maps.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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Page & Turnbull Accelerates Nation’s First High-Speed Rail Station in California 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Eventually, California’s HSR system will link more than 800 miles of rail, by way of up to 24 stations. Eventually, California’s HSR system will link more than 800 miles of rail, by way of up to 24 stations. s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station.

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8 ways to cool a factory

BDC Network

8 ways to cool a factory 0 qpurcell Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:00 Industrial Facilities Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace. These include advanced manufacturers. And factory work is active.