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From History to Hospitality: The Transformation of a Minneapolis Landmark

STAHL

McGee Building, this historic structure served as the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office until 2012. Every floor necessitated structural reinforcement and new penetrations for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. Originally constructed in 1908 as the Western Union Bank Building, later known as the William E.

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La Nube STEAM Discovery Center opens in El Paso with a focus on transformative learning experiences

Civil + Structural Engineer

Arup’s structural team also optimized the museum’s long-span structural system by performing detailed footfall comfort analysis on every exhibit level. Now open, La Nube is the cornerstone of the 2012 City of El Paso Quality of Life Bond, completing the Downtown Arts District in El Paso.

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Construction Dive

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Pulse: 08/20/2012

ENR Construction

08/20/2012. Construction is expected to begin in late 2012 and be completed in early 2016. Heery is also designing mechanical/electrical/plumbing improvements for the entire building: emergency power, building automation controls and low-voltage power. Phase-one construction is scheduled for completion by December 2012.

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Revit OpEd: Column Shading Gets Obstinate

Revit OpEd

Wednesday, September 26, 2012. I suspect that the angle column settings "rotate" the "shading" out of plumb and then the columns lose the ability to do it anymore. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ▼ September 2012. (22). ► August 2012. (17). Revit OpEd.

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Why Commercial Facility Maintenance Is Your Best Insurance Policy

HardHatChat

This focuses on prolonging the life of building systems. It’s good to have regular check-ups on the performance of such vital systems as HVAC units, plumbing, and fire protection. Some systems or commercial construction features need regular upgrades that have to be accounted for. Luckily, our services were not needed.

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Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services Relocating To Indiana

Business Facilities

Infrastructure-related renovations, including a new roof, plumbing and electrical systems, are currently underway, and OTES plans to launch its Indiana operations early next year. The company will invest $1.2 million to purchase, renovate and equip a 74,000-square-foot facility in North Judson, IN. Image: OTES.