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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

By 2000, its first permanent home in the Capitol Complex was reaching capacity and its low floor to floor height, together with a small floor plate, affected operational efficiency and would not allow for necessary environmental upgrades.

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How To Build A Business Warehouse

Construction Marketing

The proper storage of goods is crucial for any business because it offers ample production support and provides opportunities for expansion. Set Up Your Storage And Loading Area. First, you need to know how you can set up the storage and loading area. Consider The Flooring. Finally, you need to consider the flooring.

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To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building

The Pro Builder

It transformed how we work (remote or hybrid), where we want to live (urban, suburban, or exurban), and what are our expectations for the home’s “immune system” (a place of well-being and resilience). startup A&B Smart Materials has a novel smart hydrogel material that passively cools any surface to which it’s applied.

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

The Pro Builder

The 7-foot braided hose offers the freedom to move the spray head around the kitchen to fill a kettle on the stove or water a potted plant on the floor, eliminating the need to lift heavy items in and out of the sink to fill or clean. Plus, Wellborn’s commitment to sustainability ensures you’re choosing environmentally responsible materials.

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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

Commercial Construction Blog

It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. Plus, they will realize a potential savings on the mark-up a subcontractor would add for ordering and handling those materials.

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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. With a 95 percent net to gross floor area ratio, the SEC stands out for its efficiency in a school setting. Notable glazing properties include 0.28 U-value, 0.27 SHGC, and 0.65

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

BDC Network

Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Rendering courtesy SGA.