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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

Construction Specifier

Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls. Many of the original doors have been restored and fixed in place on unit walls and throughout hallways.

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What Is Staircase | Location of Staircase| Riser and Tread Calculation | How to Calculate Riser and Tread Dimensions

CivilJungle

What Is Staircase? The Staircase is basically a structure that is used for the vertical movement of the occupants and helps to connect two floors with each other. A Stair can be defined as the series of steps that are designed and arranged to connect different floors of the building with each other. Location of Staircase.

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Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes

The Pro Builder

In its offsite factories, Onx manufactures all of the elements of the home—the foundations, staircases, walls, roofing systems, and bathroom pods—and then assembles them onsite. Offsite Manufacturing Approach to Homebuilding Onx’s approach avoids the onsite, sequential work of conventional homebuilding.

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What Is Fire Escape Staircases | Types of Fire Escaping Stairs | What Is the Importance of Fire Escape in the Building | What Are the Fire Staircase Requirements

CivilJungle

Introduction of Fire Escape Staircase. The staircase is one of the most preferred solutions for the safe emergency evacuations and fire escapes in case of emergency. In this article, you will get to know all about the fire escape staircase , fire escape staircase requirements. What Are Fire Escape Staircases?

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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

The Pro Builder

A low-slung front façade includes a “concealed” garage and uses a combination of handmade bricks and traditional Japanese shou sugi ban siding, both of which also appear on select interior walls. The glazing also admits abundant natural light to the open-tread wood staircase that connects the street level with a lower walk-out level.

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What Is Folded Plate | Folded Plate Structure | Folded Plate Roof Construction Details | Folded Plate Staircase | What Are Folded Plate Roofs

CivilJungle

Folded Plates are connected to in such a way that the structural system is capable of carrying loads without the need of additional supporting beams along mutual edges. Also, Read: Components of Space Frame System | Types of Space Frame | Advantages & Disadvantages of Space Frame Structure | Space Frame Structures Examples.

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Energy-Efficient Upgrades to Consider in Commercial Renovations

CCR Magazine

Many commercial buildings that use a passive design concept will feature large windows or full-spanning glass walls to light central gathering spots. Extra window areas can create additional points of weakness at window-to-wall transitions, so robust aluminum and steel frames are essential for guaranteeing ongoing structural integrity.