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Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Navigating New Building Codes in 2025

Construction Daily News

Fortunately, through advances in hydro excavation and slot trenching, these delicate subterranean systems can be effectively modernized without damaging the structure. Dated cast iron pipes can be retrofitted with industrial pipe insulation to keep the sewage system functioning properly in all weather conditions.

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Meet Deck Dynasty: Custom Deck Builder in North Carolina

Strong Tie

Originally from Denver, Colorado and now building in Franklin, North Carolina, Deck Dynasty’s projects mainly focus on custom decks as well as staircases, docks, and ramps. W e also do screen – in porches and custom roof-overs , as well as installing staircases , docks and ramps.

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Rotate with Component

Revit OpEd

These categories respond to Rotate with Component: Walls, Curtain Walls, Doors, Windows, Railings, Ramps, Stairs (Runs, Landings and Supports), Structural (Framing, Braces and Trusses), Property Boundary, Property Line Segments, Planting, and Parking.

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Energy efficiency takes center stage in Mission Bay development

Construction Specifier

Some of the integrated sustainable design strategies include energy efficient exterior walls, foundations, roof, windows and doors, enhanced air quality ventilation systems, a rooftop solar renewable energy canopy, solar battery backup, and recycled water infrastructure, as well as engineered walks and ramps.

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The VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, BC

Natural Building

The building was designed to meet the Living Building Challenge and features include solar hot water, photovoltaic panels, geothermal borehole, and a beautiful living roof. Photovoltaics on the roof create electricity for the Center, and hot water is provided by a biomass boiler fed by dry wood waste reclaimed from the surrounding area.

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Exploring OSHA’s General Fall Protection Requirements

Safety Services Company

This standard, which was cited 7,250 times in 2012, states all employees working on surfaces 6-feet above lower level with unprotected sides must be protected from falls by through the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. Ramps 1926.501(b)(6). Roofing 1926.501(b)(10).

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Construction to Begin As revery Architecture designs new Vancouver Amphitheatre

Bylt News

The venue will host a variety of events and programming to enjoy all year long, with a capacity of up to 10,000 people featuring an exposed grass, an iconic mass timber roof, and adaptable, state-of-the-art infrastructure. According to PNE, this will be one of the largest “free-span timber roof structures” in the world.