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

Civil + Structural Engineer

A significant number of MEP systems, some active and some abandoned, needed to be demolished and moved out of the footprint of the tower just under the second floor roof. New micropiles were drilled to support the tower foundations and massive structural steel columns were set in place to support the tall tower.

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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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Reopening The Glass House with National Historic Trust

CCR Magazine

Their fundamental connection is underscored by the fact that the Brick House contains the mechanical equipment for both buildings and is connected by underground pipes and wiring necessary to support The Glass House itself. The interior had experienced deterioration of plaster, mold growth, and rusting mechanical systems.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

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. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

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. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard.