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Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design

The Pro Builder

In Scarborough, Maine, a 51-unit apartment building will be designed to the principles of Universal Design for easy mobility with or without a wheelchair. Whenever we renovate a building, we typically add 5% accessible units where they weren’t intended to be, so we shoehorn in accessible units and we’re left with less space than we’d like.

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InEight’s Newest Innovations Empower Collaboration for Improved Project Success

Civil + Structural Engineer

. – InEight , a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced new innovations that will help collaboratively resolve design issues early on to avoid re-work, and embed quality control in all construction activities to enable progressive review and turnover of complex, multi-discipline projects.

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Arup Uses Parametric Design and BIM to Keep Kings Cross R8 Project on Schedule

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Steve Insley Kings Cross Station became the largest railway station in Britain when it opened in 1852, and today, it remains one of England’s most important historic buildings. This helped optimize the design and reduce the amount of concrete in the building’s foundations.

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Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control

UK Construction Blog

The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Each service is crucial in maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency in building projects.

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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Many Architects are embracing the WELL Building Standard (WELL) to address issues of human health and wellness. The importance of incorporating lifestyle into design does not stop at the walls of a building. In the built environment, stormwater quality is reduced by pollutants from manmade surfaces and structures.

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IMPROVED AWWA C904 IMPORTANT FOR  UNDERGROUND POTABLE PEX WATER SERVICE LINE INSTALLATION

Civil + Structural Engineer

Named Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Tube, 1/2 Inch Through 3 Inch for Water Service, it is the ANSI-approved standard for PEX tubing intended to deliver potable water into homes and buildings. director of engineering for PPI’s Building & Construction Division.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

In simplest terms, to get environmental approvals, agency regulators need the answers to three questions: What resources are at the site? Other resources to be considered could include air quality, surface and groundwater, visual impacts, acoustics, recreation, prime and unique farmlands, Wild and Scenic Rivers, grazing, fire, and more.

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