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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. HGA partnered with Vitetta in the design of the new facility.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing. This development also repurposed and gave new life to a historic, 100-year-old building that was in a state of disarray. After consideration from the project team, it was decided to utilize a fabric formed concrete mattress.

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95 Marginal Street: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Historical Significance

Construction Daily News

These changes are not only setting the stage for new businesses but also revitalizing community engagement and economic growth in the historic district. Key Takeaways 95 Marginal Street is a key part of the South Street Seaport’s historical and cultural landscape.

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

Building Information Management

Four (4) areas considered as components of life-cycle assessment (LCA): 1) Materials Manufacturing: Removal of raw materials from earth, transportation of materials to the manufacturing locations, manufacture of finished or intermediate materials, building product fabrication, and packaging and distribution of building products.

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Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway: Improving Transportation and Connectivity in Pennsylvania

Construction Daily News

Historical Context The idea for the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway originated years ago to address the increasing traffic demands in the area. Community input can help shape planning to preserve valuable resources. The financial breakdown includes costs for land acquisition, construction materials, and labor.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. The time it would take to cook a meal consisting only of raw materials would be much too long for the busy lives of most Americans. This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. Material Content Form.