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Rehabilitation Extends Life, Restores Historical Aspects of Minneapolis’ Third Avenue Bridge

Civil + Structural Engineer

Anthony Falls Historic District. The span, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is a classic example of a cast-in-place concrete arch-type bridge. Anthony Falls Historic District’s National Register of Historic Places designation. Historic concrete was extensively deteriorated.

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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application. The post Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

Here is an example of the concept of adaptive reuse, the surge in pickleballs popularity, notable examples of temporary installations, and the challenges of zoning, permitting and logistics in creating such facilities. Delays in obtaining these permits can disrupt timelines and increase costs. What is Adaptive Reuse?

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Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025

UK Construction Blog

The post Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task. Such systems could interfere with original materials or wreck historic interiors.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

When calculating costs, consider that extensive renovations involving structural changes can sometimes approach the cost of building a new home. Reconfiguring existing space is typically more eco-friendly than building new extensions. You’re not alone. Environmental sustainability differs between approaches too.

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Unlocking the Efficiency: How Soft Strip Demolition Streamlines Renovation Projects

UK Construction Blog

This guide will help you understand how this process adds value to your project by saving costs, adhering to environmental standards, and simplifying the renovation journey. Whether it’s preparing a building for a complete makeover or setting the stage for complete demolition, the soft strip process is instrumental.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.