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A Georgia Tech white paper examines the pros and cons of different delivery systems for ICUs

BD+C

Georgia Tech’s SimTigrate Design Lab and Dräger, an international supplier of medical and safety technology, have released a white paper that sets out to demonstrate the advantages for Intensive Care Units in hospitals of ceiling-mounted beam systems over traditional headwall systems or those operated with articulated arms or overhead booms.

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Housing, Industrialized: Designing for Off-Site

The Pro Builder

Understanding the capabilities of the factory allowed us to meet the attainability goals for the project,” says White, director of design at Dahlin Group , in Irvine, Calif. Beazer Homes partnered with Entekra , a panelized systems provider in Modesto, Calif., We’re building it as we draw it, which is a departure from the norm.”

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Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

Construction Specifier

The design from OPN Architects stayed loyal to the principles of biophilic design as outlined in the white paper, 14 Patterns of Biophilia , published by the consultant, Terrapin Bright Green. The motivation was for the firefighters to calm down after coming back to the station from a stressful operation.

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What Is Drywall | Drywall Water Damage | Drywall Water Damage Repair | Cost to Repair Drywall Ceiling Water Damage

CivilJungle

In drywall, a gypsum board is sandwiched by two paper boards. The Gypsum board is placed in the middle of the total structure and it is surrounded by two paper boards. Paperless Type: In other types of drywall, we are using coated paper on the outside of the gypsum board but here we are using fibreglass, instead of paper.

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2015 Healthcare Construction – Construction Contractor Compliance

Building Information Management

Full White Paper. The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. Are you keeping up with the healthcare construction requirements?

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

performance building rating system in the United States. Acme Paper and Supply Co, Inc. Alliance Environmental & Natural Systems Utilities, LLC. Alternative Energy Systems. Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems. Chambersburg Waste Paper Co. Living Machine Systems, L3C. 106 Greenway.

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2015 Healthcare Construction – Construction Contractor Compliance

Building Information Management

Full White Paper. The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. Are you keeping up with the healthcare construction requirements?