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Boston Public Library blends New England, Greek Revival architecture

Construction Specifier

The fluted design of the Doric column unfolds on the facade, referencing its predecessor in an abstract way, while creating an undulating pilaster surface adding a protective layer over a thin rainscreen system. The intersection of these two planning elements creates a unique spatial experience within the building.

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Ultimate Guide to Construction Submittals [Template]

Autodesk Construction Cloud

While part of keeping your head in the game means using the most cutting edge organizational and communication systems to streamline submittals, a big part of remaining on the vanguard is simply understanding the terminology. Instead, approvers can include the architect, mechanical designer, electrical designer, and plumbing designer.

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Clark Unites DC High School Educators for Crafting Futures Event

CCR Magazine

The event was also designed to help the company establish a network of advocates in the school system and give them the tools to guide interested students toward in-demand careers in the skilled trades, growing the industry’s future talent pipeline. Coakley Co.

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Vantage Builders Completes Training Lab for Middlesex College

CCR Magazine

The Vantage team installed all new framing, electrical power wiring, data cabling, plumbing, and fire protection as well as a new revamped HVAC system. The training center features all new flooring, custom millwork, lighting and ACT ceiling, and built two new bathrooms on the second floor.

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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.

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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 86 16 Plumbing Performance Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

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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 86 16 Plumbing Performance Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.