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Hoist & Winch designs bespoke electric winch system for ‘wet room’

Civil + Structural Engineer

The company wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’. The innovative winch system raises the vinyl sheets safely and in a level position. Further responsibilities included all wiring and load testing of the whole system.

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A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion

The Pro Builder

A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. Reynolds, cofounder, president, and CEO, Shibusa Systems. The upshot? Fewer people can build many more homes per year.”

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Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass

The Pro Builder

Their first test case is structural panels, but they hope to perfect it before expanding into other product categories like sub-flooring and two-by-fours after. Plantd’s factory will be automated, 100% electric, and multi-product capable.

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Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design

The Pro Builder

TAT is designing the fully accessible units to allow for overhead pulley systems—for residents who require mechanical assistance getting between the bed and the bathroom. Courtesy The Architectural Team Also on the first floor, a workspace will allow service providers to repair any electrical or mechanical issues with residents’ wheelchairs.

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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

A heating recovery system uses the exhausted air to pre-heat and pre-cool incoming air before it’s delivered to the home. The all-electric homes use heat pumps for heating and cooling, as well as for hot water and dryers. The factory panelizes the ceilings, floors, and walls, then brings all the elements together to form the module.

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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

The Pro Builder

Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score (HES) , which assesses the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and heating, cooling, and hot-water systems, has a greater influence on home sale prices across the country. The units also include a quick-hang bracket system, making one-person installation easier.

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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Leading schematic design and design development, HGA also served as the engineers-of-record from beginning to end, providing structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), including lighting design, audio/visual, and telecom/security. Staff entry and exit paths with security systems are choreographed as well, for additional security.