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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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‘Invisible’ Heater Design Elevates Comfort and Aesthetics at Manhattan Residential Skyscraper

CCR Magazine

Custom convection style heaters, mounted in the building’s millwork by Faber Industrial Technologies, proved to be the game-changing resolution. Due to mechanical constraints exacerbated by the building’s slim design, hot water was not available in most of the upper residences, rendering hydronic heating systems impractical.

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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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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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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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3 Secrets to Serving Up Restaurant Construction Success from a Top Restaurant Contractor

Commercial Construction Blog

Plus, these mechanicals often are installed underground, before concrete goes in and walls are laid out – so the construction team is essentially laying the grid for the entire mechanical system without any landmarks to guide them. Amped-Up Restaurant Construction Inspections.

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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. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.