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Chicago LiUNA Center: Echelon’s Trendstone Plus® Showcase

CCR Magazine

Plans for the LiUNA expansion included classrooms, high ceiling equipment and vehicle training bays, an enhanced piping shop, an auditorium and a cafeteria. The lead architect added, “With training bays that accommodate 2,000 students per year, there are a lot of people and heavy equipment constantly going through this building.

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.

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All About Retrofitting | What Is Retrofitting | Why Need Retrofitting | Advantages And Disadvantages of Retrofitting of Building

CivilJungle

Also, Read: What Is Skillion Roof | Types of Skillion Roof | Uses of Skillion Roof | How to Build a Skillion Roof. The acquisition of interlayers, such as manufacturer buildings to office buildings, needs several extra layers inside the plant. Methods of Retrofitting Building. Retrofitting of the Structural System.

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Top Vinyl Siding Colour Combinations | Vinyl Siding Colors Ideas

CivilJungle

Wrought Iron – Deep Colors are generally used in most of the buildings in recent times. This blue green combination makes your house more beautiful. Midnight Surf – It creates elegant look to the building with classic neutral tone. Willow – Willow vinyl siding is another good option which comes with green Color.

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What Is Timber | Types of Timber | What Is Mass Timber Products | Type of Mass Timber in Construction

CivilJungle

Mass timber construction is best suited for low-medium rise buildings such as public places like libraries and multi-residential buildings. This is considered as the most effective material in the building purpose. For furniture and cabinet building industry the mahogany timber is widely used. Green Timber.

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Glass Insulation Market Set to Double by 2033

CCR Magazine

Double-insulated windows, also known as double-glazed or dual-pane windows, have gained immense popularity in the construction industry for their ability to significantly improve comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability in buildings. The need for non-residential buildings in the United States is increasing. through 2033.

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Roof Storm Damage Checklist | What to Do After a Storm on Roof | Types of Roof Storm Damage | Roof Storm Damage Checklist

CivilJungle

Check the Attic and Ceilings : If the damage has happened in the outside portion of the roof , then you need to check the attic and ceiling for signs of water spots. If your roof has not had a proper drainage system, then you must face the issue of standing water problem. Green PIM/BC Master cover has been completed.