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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

Create specific zones for tools, gardening equipment, sports gear and automotive supplies to establish a logical system. Install wall-mounted pegboards for hanging tools, ceiling racks for seasonal items and sturdy shelving units for boxes and containers. Carry out vertical storage solutions to maximise floor space.

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For Scientific Innovators, Svigals + Partners Blends Modern Style with Magnetic Warmth in New Research Headquarters 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Accommodating sensitive, cutting-edge equipment for both wet and dry laboratories, the new headquarters offers a springboard for Quantum-Si’s anticipated growth trajectory and its core system, Platinum , the world’s first next-generation single-molecule protein sequencing platform.

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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach. For home mechanics with standard ceiling heights (8-10 feet), two-post lifts provide excellent access to the undercarriage and wheel assemblies.

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Why Preplanned LED Lighting Layouts Matter for Construction

CCR Magazine

Producing a great deal of project benefits, pre-planned construction zone lighting layouts provide a proposed custom-tailored lighting plan for indoor and outdoor job sites with accurate fixture counts and product recommendations. This not only leads to reduced labor and material costs but also faster project completion.

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Explore the Building Products That Make This Year's New American Home Another Standout

The Pro Builder

IBS #W4701 Wall and Ceiling Insulation From Fi-Foil Company Multi-Layer Reflective Wall and Ceiling Insulation from Fi-Foil Company * reduces 95% of radiant heat transfer across wall and ceiling systems for greater thermal performance, the company says, boosting indoor comfort and energy efficiency.

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Alexandria City HS Redevelopment Features Rockfon Ceilings

CCR Magazine

The architectural team specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the new high schools multiple performance requirements and to create a modern appearance aligned with 21st century educational facilities. Rockfon ceiling panels also comply with all acoustic ceiling requirements for LEED v4.

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Keep Emergency Communication Out of the “Dead Zone”

CCR Magazine

Additionally, building features designed to create more sustainable facilities such as low-E glass windows can attenuate the signal from public safety radio systems. As a result, most fire codes now mandate the installation of Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems ( ERCES ) for both new and existing commercial buildings.