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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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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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What Is Ferrocement | Properties of Ferrocement | Uses of Ferrocement | Process of  Ferrocement Construction | Advantages & Disadvantages of Ferrocement

CivilJungle

Also, Read: What Is a Brick Bat Coba | Procedure of Brick Bat Coba Waterproofing | Advantages & Disadvantage of Brick Bat Coba Waterproofing. Fabricating the Skeletal Framing System. Fabricating the Skeletal Framing System. The fabrication is done as per the required shape and size.

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Wyndham Echo Round Rock, TX

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | February 20, 2024 12:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

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Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Commercial Roofing

CCR Magazine

But unlike the sleek glass and steel facades that often define them, the roofs protecting these structures are rarely given a second thought. Suddenly, the roof – that often-overlooked element – becomes a top priority. Exploring Modern Roofing Options The commercial roofing landscape is no longer dominated by a single material.

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Sustainable solutions: Integrating green roofing and insulation

Construction Specifier

While there are many innovative materials and design principles that can help improve a structure’s sustainability, one trending practice is the implementation of green roofs. For more on how rooftop gardens are being integrated into sustainable architectural designs, keep reading to explore green roofing solutions 1 from different angles.

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Echo Suites – Pasadena, TX

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | August 31, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)