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WSP ACQUIRES AKF, EXPANDING ITS PROPERTY & BUILDINGS PRACTICE ACROSS THE U.S. NORTHEAST

Civil + Structural Engineer

By adding AKF’s complementary expertise to its Property and Buildings team, WSP enhances its technical practice and boosts its capabilities and presence in several essential high-demand markets. “I The addition of AKF is perfectly aligned with our strategy to grow and diversify our Property and Building expertise in the U.S.,”

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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

The award was fittingly presented to the Adair County Commission in the historic 1917 Missouri State Capital along the banks of the Missouri River in Jefferson City, Missouri. However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements.

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QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits | ENR.

ENR Construction

Building Types. Civil Engineering Schools. QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits. New York City building permits are sprouting up with QR codes that instantly unlock vast amounts of project information. Speeding Construction Recovery With Streamlined Code Review. -- Advertising --.

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3 Steps To Controlling Thermal Transfer Effectively In Facades

Civil + Structural Engineer

Chris Lister “It is already understood in the industry that facades serve multiple functions in the building envelope, making the integration of thermal breaks crucial for several reasons including- enhanced energy performance maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope, controlling condensation and fulfilling fire performance criteria.

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New specification for polypropylene piping to provide updated standards

Construction Specifier

The document, PPI MS-8 Model Specification for Polypropylene (PP-R & PP-RCT) Pressure Pipe Systems for Plumbing & Mechanical Applications , crafted by PPI’s building and construction division (BCD), addresses a wide spectrum of applications, including hot and cold water plumbing, hydronic heating, and district energy systems.

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. Maximum height: 4.3m

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.