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The Bronx Vibe, a New, 155-residence, Luxury Rental Development

CCR Magazine

zoning and permitting consultant CORE Consultants; MEP engineer Ventrop Engineers; and structural engineer McNamara Salvia. The rainscreen system includes a continuous air barrier that creates a sealed building envelope for high energy efficiency. The second floor yard is located on the roof of the rear section of the retail space.

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Renovating A Heritage Building

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A heritage building is any structure of sufficient age that it retains some historical value within the city. To start let’s define who classifies heritage structures. Fortunately for you, having a building retained as a heritage structure also means that you receive some tax breaks and can apply for grants to help with this.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: California's.

Natural Building

Using Earthbags as Ceiling Insulation. Each building shall further reduce the generation of wastewater by one of the following methods: The installation of water-conserving fixtures (water closets, urinals) or utilizing non-potable water systems (captured rainwater, graywater, and municipally treated wastewater (recycled water)."

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. A Primer on MasterFormat TM.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures to according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. 1995 Edition. Divisions.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

ARS: Asbestos Roof Shingles. ASC: Above Suspended Ceiling. ATC: Acoustical Tile Ceiling. BUR: Built-up Roof. CLG: Ceiling. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. APPROX: Approximate. APRVD: Approved. APT: Apartment. APX: Approximate. ASB: Asbestos.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

ARS: Asbestos Roof Shingles. ASC: Above Suspended Ceiling. ATC: Acoustical Tile Ceiling. BUR: Built-up Roof. CLG: Ceiling. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. APPROX: Approximate. APRVD: Approved. APT: Apartment. APX: Approximate. ASB: Asbestos.