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Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace

BDC Network

Once open, the building will be operated by 100% renewable energy and serve as a zero emissions structure. Moreover, Building 48 seeks to achieve all these goals with standard systems essentially available to everyone. Its building operations will not generate carbon as it is a 100% electric building.

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Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design

BD+C

Once open, the building will be operated by 100% renewable energy and serve as a zero emissions structure. Moreover, Building 48 seeks to achieve all these goals with standard systems essentially available to everyone. Its building operations will not generate carbon as it is a 100% electric building.

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TAT Revitalizes Derelict Office Building in Springfield, Mass.

CCR Magazine

Many of these details including original wainscoting, curved wooden bannisters, marble walls and doors, and terrazzo flooring were restored, and historic components that could not be restored were exactingly recreated, such as the ceiling beadboard in the first-floor amenity spaces.

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

CivilJungle

One of the main advantage of this material is easily renewable , fast growing and high yielding tree. Bamboo timbers also have tensile strength and it is also an energy extensive product. Can also produced cane dust which is also used to produce fibrous reinforcement like ceiling boards, etc. Advantages of Bamboo Timber.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Review the Standard Operating Procedure for “Controlling Hazardous Energy Sources”. De-energize or discharge all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy prior to beginning work. De-energize or discharge all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy prior to beginning work. Check Points: 1.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Masonry Information. Existing Masonry Information. 04 00 00 Masonry.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Masonry Information. Existing Masonry Information. 04 00 00 Masonry.