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CONDITION SURVEY ENHANCES SUSTAINABILITY OF HISTORIC LONDON PROPERTY

Civil + Structural Engineer

PROTECTING unique architectural elements, one of London’s Grade II listed buildings has undergone a condition and sustainability survey to preserve its 140-year-old heritage. Following the survey, Pick Everard grouped the recommended remediations into projects that can be delivered while the tenancy is empty to ensure minimal disruption.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy. Not a secret: It’s harder to build something when it comes to a community as a surprise.

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Community RISES to Occasion

Civil + Structural Engineer

The area has been battered by many storms including a recent Christmas storm in 2022 and historic Hurricane Sandy in 2012. I thought, you know, most of the kids in Rockaway Beach didn’t really understand what was going on right on their own beach and how this work was helping to conserve our beach. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

Preservation of Character : Renovation allows you to maintain the historical significance and unique charm of your property. Updated kitchens, modern bathrooms, and energy-efficient improvements typically offer strong returns on investment, with some projects adding up to 10% to your property’s value.

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Choosing the Right Sash Window Restoration Specialist: Key Factors to Consider

UK Construction Blog

Yet, regardless of location, preserving these classic windows is essential to maintaining the architectural integrity and aesthetics of period properties. In addition, historic sash windows often feature single glazing, which falls short of modern thermal efficiency standards.

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The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings

BDC Network

The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:44 Adaptive Reuse Shepley Bulfinch's David Whitehill, AIA, believes the adaptive reuse of historic university buildings is not a matter of sentimentality but of practicality, progress, and preservation.

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TAT Revitalizes Derelict Office Building in Springfield, Mass.

CCR Magazine

Once a premier office building and later serving as a major regional hotel and theater, the historic structure sat vacant and derelict for three decades at a prominent location in downtown Springfield. s Court Square neighborhood and setting the stage for the city’s long-term economic growth.