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The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort

The Pro Builder

Designer/builder/interior designer: Sun West Custom Homes , Las Vegas Landscape architect: Vangson Consulting , Las Vegas Lot size: 0.7 The rear elevation optimizes the home’s view of the Las Vegas Valley and the Strip with floor-to-ceiling telescoping glass doors that pocket into adjacent walls for seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

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LAX’s concourse project to incorporate brise soleil for energy efficiency

Construction Specifier

The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. The project’s exterior brise soleil system is one aspect of the design, which will also frame sightlines of the surrounding L.A. The passive cooling and energy conservation will help the project achieve its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver accreditation goal.

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Building a Durable High-End Horse Facility: Key Tips

CCR Magazine

Zoning and Permits Before construction begins, zoning laws, environmental regulations, and building codes must be reviewed. Restrictions may apply to barn size, waste management, or water usage, so early consultation with local authorities or land-use experts is essential to avoid costly revisions.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. performance building rating system in the United States. 2M Design Consultants, Inc. AGR Consulting. AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. 106 Greenway.

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Steel curtain walls: Revolutionizing facades

Construction Specifier

By Chuck Knickerbocker Photo Simon Hurst Photography/courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) Glazing systems are significant in connecting interior spaces to the outdoors, making them a popular option for todays sleek and modern building facades. The water is directed to the verticals, which it is then weeped out of the glazing systems.

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5 Signs of Asbestos in Your Property and What to Do Next

CCR Magazine

Common asbestos-containing components include: Pipe insulation Floor tiles Ceiling tiles Roofing materials Wall insulation and plaster If your building fits this age range, its worth scheduling a professional asbestos survey. Dont attempt to remove or even touch this insulation without consulting professionals. </p>

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Best Practices for Multiple Award IDIQ – Task and Delivery Order Contracting

Building Information Management

Establishing an automated system to manage task order issuance makes the process more efficient. GSA, through its Federal Systems Integration and Management Support Center, has awarded multiple award contracts for IT services using the new FASA guidelines. Pursuant to this authority (set forth at 40 U.S.C.