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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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From mass masonry to veneer: The evolution of cavity wall design

Construction Specifier

These assemblies lack many necessary components that comprise an effective building enclosure system. The introduction of steel-framed construction, and the desire to build taller and more economical structures quicker, led to the development of transitional masonry wall systems between the 1890s to the mid-1900s.

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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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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, (..)

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Echo Suites – Fort Worth, TX

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | July 19, 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, (..)

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Echo Suites – Fort Worth, TX

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | July 19, 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, (..)

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5 Best Work Boots for High Arches

Work Gearz

Depending on what your professional needs are, we found a very appealing steel toe safety boot in the Wolverine Raider Steel Toe Six-inch Work Boot. Wolverine Raider Steel Toe Six-inch Leather Rubber lug outsole ASTM rated steel protective toe Contour welt construction, 30-day comfort guarantee. Not waterproof.