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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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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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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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The Bronx Vibe, a New, 155-residence, Luxury Rental Development

CCR Magazine

The second floor features a 6,700-square foot yard in the back of the building, which is one of several outdoor tenant amenities. The 11th and 12th floors house multiple amenities, most of which are designed to take advantage of the breathtaking Manhattan views that are available from these floors.