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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Ash wood was used for all interior building woodwork.

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Zaha Hadid unveils plan for boutique condo development in New York

BD+C

New York-based developer Related Companies announced that it has commissioned Zaha Hadid Architects to design a boutique condominium adjacent to the High Line at 520 West 28th Street in Chelsea just south of Hudson Yards. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Multifamily Housing Construction'

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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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Q+A With Jenny Kerr Schroen and Chris Eccleston: Grit Leads to Greatness

The Pro Builder

An increasing awareness of the construction industry’s dwindling skilled labor pool, led Eccleston and DVB creative developer Jenny Kerr Schroen to conceive, write, and commission illustrations for Grit Leads to Greatness: An Epic Quest Built to Change the World. JKS: We both like stories about how challenges shape who we are.

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3 Ways to Take Construction Asset Tracking to the Next Level 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Assets include system components, moveable equipment, building materials, or even rooms or areas. 3 ways to get more out of asset tracking Here are some ways you can use Autodesk Build’s Assets Module to manage assets more effectively. With Autodesk, you can build your asset hierarchy using categories.

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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.

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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

The Pro Builder

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out.