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Work Underway for The Metro

PC Construction

All new structural steel has been completed to support the new 400kW rooftop solar system, which will be linked to the facility’s primary electrical system. On the exterior, brick repointing and foundation waterproofing will begin soon to ensure readiness for the installation of new windows in October.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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5 Best Work Boots for Carpenters

Work Gearz

Work boots Uppers Soles Safety Waterproof. Thorogood American Heritage Moc Toe Full-grain leather Polyurethane Steel toe No. Skechers for Work Workshire Men’s Relaxed Fit 100% leather Rubber Steel toe Yes. Keen Pittsburgh Utility Steel Toe 100% Nubuck Leather Rubber Steel toe Waterproof membrane, Waterproof upper.