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A History of Material & Place: Ellis Preserve

Civil + Structural Engineer

One of the projects currently demonstrating the benefits of mass timber construction is the Ellis Preserve Mass Timber Office Building. The mass timber office building is part of Equus Capital Partners’ Ellis Preserve, which began in 2004 when they acquired the 218-acre site of the former Ellis School.

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The evolution of fluid-applied membranes

Construction Specifier

Historically, humans have used variations of liquid membranes to waterproof their structures since hunters and gatherers used large leaves and tree sap to protect their excess grain from moisture. It was commonly used in roads, sidewalks, and the preservation of railroad ties by 1865.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Archeological and Historic Surveys. 03 39 00 Concrete Curing.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Archeological and Historic Surveys. 03 39 00 Concrete Curing.