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Open Space Institute, U.S. Military Academy Engineering Students Construct New Trail Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC). Army, while at the same time challenging them with building in remote conditions.

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AO’s Mark in Riverside

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers Once home to Riverside’s first fire station, a livery stable, and an automobile dealership, a historic structure is being reimagined and incorporated into a seven-story mixed-use podium project with 22,000 square-feet of retail space and 165 apartment units.

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Open Space Institute and West Point Cadets Unveil New Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC), and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) celebrate the completion of a second pedestrian trail bridge at Schunnemunk State Park. The scope of this project helped me build my confidence.”

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A Match Made in Schunnemunk State Park: The USMA and OSI

Civil + Structural Engineer

The projects, which were also supported by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC), require extensive coordination and planning. The cadets refine their construction concepts over the course of several months, according to J.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract).

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract).

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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.