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R.D. OLSON CONSTRUCTION COMPLETES FIRST PHASE OF $97 MILLION SOLANA AT DUARTE RESIDENCES IN GREATER LOS ANGELES

Civil + Structural Engineer

The exterior of Solana at Duarte Station was constructed with stucco, aluminum composite material (ACM) panels, metal sliding and brick veneer, to highlight the modernity of the project while ensuring its resilience to extreme conditions. plumbing engineer), and LDI Mechanical (mechanical engineer). Learn more at www.rdolson.com.

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Black Buffalo Hits Print on First Internationally Code Compliant 3D-Printed Home

The Pro Builder

Once the walls are printed with proprietary Planitop 3D “ink,” three and a half times stronger than traditional concrete, electrical and plumbing fixtures will be mounted on the interior of the walls for ease of repairs, should they arise in the future. Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process.

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3D Printing Cement Alternative Boasts 92% Fewer Emissions

The Pro Builder

Eco Material Technologies , a Utah-based producer of sustainable cement alternatives, and Hive 3D , a Texas-based automated construction company, have partnered to build five vacation rentals in Round Top. And over the next year, Lankau says, Hive 3D and Eco Material plan to build dozens of 3D-printed houses.

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Commercial Plumbing Woes: Troubleshooting Guide

CCR Magazine

Ah, plumbing – that intricate and vital system of interconnected pipes, valves, and fixtures, functioning as the lifeblood of our businesses, ensuring the seamless flow of water and waste. Amidst this tapestry of plumbing complexities, there exists an opportunity for triumph. Well, ideally, that is!

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ICC codes updated with the most significant changes in quarter-century

Construction Specifier

The International Code Council’s ( ICC ’s) 2024 plumbing and mechanical codes have the most significant changes in 25 years. The 2024 IPC improves public health through enhanced waste management requirements and plumbing system resilience to natural hazards. Photo courtesy International Code Council.

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WSP Grows Florida Water Practice with Three Industry Experts

Civil + Structural Engineer

Strategic additions to the water team further strengthen the firm’s expertise to provide effective and resilient solutions to support water infrastructure needs statewide. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. WSP in the U.S. wsp.com

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.