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Renovations Complete at Penn Station’s Long Island Rail Road Train Hall

Civil + Structural Engineer

WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, was the program management consultant for the $700 million project, which significantly improved passenger circulation and eased congestion at Penn Station. That’s why this facility needed updates and improvements to address congestion in the station.

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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

Housing, Industrialized: Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction No Compromise With Prefab Housing Seeds of Change: Digital Models Aid Accuracy Daybreak’s collection of three- and four-bedroom, two-story attached townhomes is Hallmark’s first collaboration with Agorus. Overall, we’re very happy with the process.” What About Design?

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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

For structural assessments, it’s worth consulting a professional to evaluate the soundness of foundations, walls, and roof before proceeding with major changes. Smart Sorting Techniques Sort garage items by category to make organisation more manageable. Carry out vertical storage solutions to maximise floor space.

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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach. For home mechanics with standard ceiling heights (8-10 feet), two-post lifts provide excellent access to the undercarriage and wheel assemblies.

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Facilities Managers: Game-Changing Technologies x3

CCR Magazine

These properties, typically known as smart buildings, use advanced technologies to manage assets, resources, and services to benefit the property owner, building employees, and customers. Why Adopt Advanced Technologies in Facilities Management? How Is Robotic Process Automation Used In Facilities Management?

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Why I Chose a Tiny Container Home Over a Tiny House (Real Costs Revealed)

UK Construction Blog

This suggests a major change in how people want to live. Container homes are great because you can change them easily. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. Modern container homes’ Heat Recovery Ventilation System keeps 85% of thermal energy. billion by 2031. to AUD$56.57 per square foot.

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Reinventing Empty Buildings via Office-to-Lab Conversions

Civil + Structural Engineer

This involves converting urban, mixed-use commercial buildings, including big-box retail, office, and light industrial spaces, into research labs to foster innovation in the rapidly changing business landscape. The design is flexible for both single or multitenant incubator spaces. These cases usually involve less complex build-out processes.