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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

Commercial Construction Blog

Using prefabricated construction components (elements that are manufactured off-site and then delivered to the construction site for installation) or a modular construction model (where entire building sections are constructed in a plant facility and delivered for on-site assembly) certainly has the potential to improve efficiencies.

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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

Commercial Construction Blog

These credentials and ratings have been very important in highlighting new green building techniques and elevating the standards we all follow. Here are a five examples: 1. Localized Sourcing. Product and Material Selection. Preventing Construction Activity Pollution.

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How to Win the Olympics of International Retail Construction

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Building Michigan Avenue flagship stores for international brands like Zara is a sweet spot for Englewood Construction. The other year we were building a handful of stateside stores for Michael Hill, a New Zealand-based jewelry retailer, which is 16 hours ahead of Chicago. So at 7 p.m. Municipality/U.S.

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Boston Public Library blends New England, Greek Revival architecture

Construction Specifier

New England and Greek Revival influences One notable architectural feature in New England is the use of brick-ended structures, which serve as a prominent design element for both public and residential buildings. It pays homage to the historical tradition of New England’s small-town public buildings, characterized by Greek Revival influences.

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Restaurant Design: Four Essential Tips for Success

CCR Magazine

To help you on your way, read on to discover four helpful tips for building and designing your new restaurant. Other creative professionals to consider bringing on board your project include a lighting consultant, a commercial kitchen consultant, a commercial furniture vendor, a millworker, a graphic designer, and an acoustical consultant.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: California's.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Urban Green Building.

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The Commercial Construction Checklist to Successful International Retail Projects. Bon Chance!

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Some international retailers prefer to ship materials from their country, while others let us fabricate millwork locally. For retailers interested in green building practices, suggest locally manufactured items as those certainly count in their favor toward commercial LEED building certification. code compliance.