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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the case of the Theodore Levin US Courthouse, however, the existing building occupies an entire city block and the upper floors are arranged in a “donut” shape with offices and courtrooms surrounding an interior light court. What worked well for the upper floors to minimize disruption became challenging on the interior of the building.

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What Is Rebar Size and Rebar Diameters

CivilJungle

A rebar is a steel bar that is used in the concrete to provide extra strength to the structure. Carbon steel rebar. Stainless steel rebar. Welded wire fabric (WWF) rebars. Carbon Steel Rebar. In commercial and residential projects nowadays the most usable rebar is carbon steel rebar. Stainless Steel Rebar.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 01 21 23 Installation Allowances. Prohibited Content Installer Certification.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 01 21 23 Installation Allowances. Prohibited Content Installer Certification.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

ACFL: Access Floor. AF: Above the Floor. AFF: Above Finished Floor. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. BD: Board, Blow Down (pipe). CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CIP: Cast Iron Pipe, Cast-in-Place. CISP: Cast Iron Soil/sewer Pipe. CMP: Corrugated Metal Pipe. ABV: Above.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

ACFL: Access Floor. AF: Above the Floor. AFF: Above Finished Floor. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. BD: Board, Blow Down (pipe). CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CIP: Cast Iron Pipe, Cast-in-Place. CISP: Cast Iron Soil/sewer Pipe. CMP: Corrugated Metal Pipe. ABV: Above.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

ACFL: Access Floor. AF: Above the Floor. AFF: Above Finished Floor. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. BD: Board, Blow Down (pipe). CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CIP: Cast Iron Pipe, Cast-in-Place. CISP: Cast Iron Soil/sewer Pipe. CMP: Corrugated Metal Pipe. ABV: Above.