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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. The amount of concrete involved and the complexity of working far below the streets of downtown made this a standout project.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. Historic concrete was extensively deteriorated. With that information, HNTB finished preliminary design in phase two, resulting in taking the bridge down to its arch ribs and building it back up.

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CMAA New England Recognizes BETA Technologies Project

PC Construction

This project, which was completed last year, is the planned Phase 1 of a two-phase master building plan on a 40-acre former brownfield site. years after project kickoff, which included six months for early design packages and size months for permitting.

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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step

CivilJungle

The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction. In this building construction process first step.

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Understanding gas vapor remediation

GCP Applied Technologies

In addition, the City of Los Angeles has adopted Ordinance 175790, which states in part that building permits within certain “methane zones” will not be issued until the submittal of detailed plans for the installation of suitable methane mitigation systems. The concrete then engages with the membrane’s pressure sensitive adhesive.

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What Is Concrete Topping | Topping Slab Definition | Types of Topping Slab | Advantages & Disadvantage of Topping Slab

CivilJungle

What Is Concrete Topping? A Concrete topping is a process of laying out a layer of high strength concrete on the old worn-out layer of the concrete. It is nothing but placing a layer of concrete over the existing slab in order to give a finished floor surface on the old layer of concrete.

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Transforming Your Basement with Bench Footing

UK Construction Blog

Bench footing refers to a continuous concrete footing installed around the perimeter of a basement. It involves installing a continuous concrete footing or foundation to support the basement walls and reinforce the structure. Unlike a concrete slab floor, bench footing maintains the basement’s drainage system.