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Maine GC spotlights new prefab facility

Construction Dive

Wright-Ryan’s Portland factory provides a controlled environment for millwork, wall and floor systems and employee training.

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Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation

The Pro Builder

Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.

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Service Complete Electric Wins Two Eagle Awards in Orlando

CCR Magazine

This included work on millwork lighting, as well as the custom light fixtures on the front of the building, which required SCE’s expertise because of how complicated and delicate the job was. The Disney Project Moana Office Building was an expansion project for the cruise terminal offices. For more information about SCE, visit [link].

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American Girl’s New York City Flagship Store: An Englewood Construction Retail Showcase

Commercial Construction Blog

Typically, when building out a first-floor retail space, we can remove storefront windows in order to bring in oversized equipment and materials. But since 75 Rockefeller Plaza’s façade, storefront windows and original glazing system are all protected by the building’s landmark status , we couldn’t touch them.

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Remodel Your Commercial Office to Be More Modern

Wolgast Corporation

When I did an online image search for “modern office design”, I saw neutral color schemes of black, grey, white, or brown with a pop of accent color, minimalism, ergonomic furniture, biophilic décor, textured walls, glass dividers, natural light, and acoustic ceiling systems. If you still want to change to walled offices, Wolgast can help!

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Transform Hotel Common Areas into Unique Spaces

CCR Magazine

Reclaimed wood flooring, hand-crafted and quirky signage, local details, and comfortable lighting universally appeal to shoppers. If you choose tiles or wood for flooring, opt for wider planks as opposed to strip flooring. Of course, there is a fine line between cozy and cramped.

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The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort

The Pro Builder

“I knew the view from the back of the lot would be great but also a little off-center to the right,” Coletti says, “so I put the kitchen in the left back corner of the floor plan to capture the best view.” The rest of the 7,800-square-foot, single-level floor plan flowed fairly easily from there, he says.