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Gaia help more professionals than ever enhance underfloor heating skills with CPD seminars

Specification Product Update

Leaders in underfloor heating Gaia are seeing an increase in demand for their comprehensive CPD seminars, reflecting the growing interest in energy-efficient heating solutions across the UK and Ireland. This includes system design, floor structures and recent changes to Part L Building Regulations and the Future Homes Standard.

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Ohio university gets hub for energy research and development

Construction Specifier

The 6,038 m 2 (65,000 sf) facility will support research and development of the next generation of smart energy systems, renewable energy, and green mobility. The facility includes a 210-seat seminar room and a 96-seat cafe to serve the Innovation Center and nearby Interdisciplinary Research Facility.

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Rachel DeSombre Receives 2024 Women in Construction (Engineer of the Year) Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additionally, DeSombre has served in numerous organizations such as the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) and Transportation Improvement Conference (TIC) planning committee organized by WisDOT and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Wisconsin.

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University building design highlights warmth, functionality, and bioretention

Construction Specifier

The 2,489 m 2 (26,800 sf) project will include team-based learning classrooms, seminar rooms, collaboration spaces, advising offices, and, at its center, a school-wide common space overlooking an exterior entry plaza. Mass timber structure and a wood stair will highlight the warm and inviting shared space.

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High-Rise Maintenance: Innovative Solutions for Building Care

CCR Magazine

From drones that inspect hard-to-reach places to smart systems that predict equipment failure, the options available today are both fascinating and practical. Structural Integrity Assessment To ensure a building’s safety, examining its structural integrity is essential.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Electricians Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in buildings and construction sites.

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Rice University’s brick facade celebrates Mediterranean Revival roots

Construction Specifier

The structure features a cantilevered sculptural stair at the main entrance, framed by brick walls and shaded glass , creating a distinctive campus landmark harmonizing with Maxfield Hall’s adjacent tower. The structure features angled pilasters and vertical brick fins that strategically permit adequate daylight into offices and labs.