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New BJC Health Tower Breaks Ground in St. Louis

Civil + Structural Engineer

Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Health Systems (BJC) undertook a long-term, campus wide renewal project. The floors change throughout the first five floors, both geometrically in the floor plates and structurally,” said Joe Galli, national accounts manager, PERI USA. PD5 shoring systems spanned up to 40 feet.

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Climate Change Imperils Some Wastewater Treatment Plants – And Their Workers By Thomas Renner Climate change is being felt all around the world, even in some areas that escape attention. Falls are common at water treatment plants, and plants struggling to adjust to climate change are even more perilous. “A

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Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023’s Best Tall Building Worldwide

Civil + Structural Engineer

New Sydney icon wins unprecedented seven awards, demonstrates importance of structure renewal to mitigate climate change Chicago (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.

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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

Rather, it employed an off-site construction method that built all of the wall panels, floor panels, and roof trusses in a nearby factory and assembled them on site in fewer than three days. Agorus' framing package for Daybreak included premade floor systems, each panel specifically engineered for its application in the system.

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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

From proper lighting and storage solutions to specialised equipment and flooring options, thoughtful garage improvements create an environment where vehicle care becomes accessible and efficient. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively.

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

UK Construction Blog

For example, a workshop requires durable flooring and ample workbench space, while a gym needs proper ventilation and impact-resistant flooring. Create a detailed floor plan with these measurements to help visualise potential layouts and identify space constraints.

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Reinventing Empty Buildings via Office-to-Lab Conversions

Civil + Structural Engineer

This involves converting urban, mixed-use commercial buildings, including big-box retail, office, and light industrial spaces, into research labs to foster innovation in the rapidly changing business landscape. The design is flexible for both single or multitenant incubator spaces. These cases usually involve less complex build-out processes.