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From History to Hospitality: The Transformation of a Minneapolis Landmark

STAHL

It then sat vacant for nearly a decade before its ambitious conversion into a hotel began in 2020. Every floor necessitated structural reinforcement and new penetrations for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. McGee Building, this historic structure served as the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office until 2012.

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What Every Homeowner Should Know Before Their Next Renovation

UK Construction Blog

Between 2020 and 2023, median spend jumped 60%, from $15,000 to $24,000. So if you’re planning for an energy system upgrade, don’t skip on the smartest investments: energy-efficient systems. These include high-efficiency HVACs, heat-pump water heaters, and smart thermostats that can already cut your energy bill by 20-40%.

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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 08/26/2020 - 10:37. August 26, 2020. While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. Integrated systems. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 08/26/2020 - 10:37. August 26, 2020. While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. Integrated systems. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions

BDC Network

Any conversion project requires critical consideration of the existing building conditions: the size of the floorplate, the placement of the building on the block, the viability of the MEP systems, even the condition of the window. According to the Chicago Loop Alliance , an estimated 3,700 residents moved to the Loop between 2020 and 2022.

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Queens Chamber of Commerce Honors Nichiren Shoshu Temple Upgrade

CCR Magazine

New HVAC, electrical systems and structural steel framing were installed. There was a pause in work mandated by state and local authorities between March 30, 2020, and June 8, 2020, due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The project, beginning in May of 2019, took just under 2 ½ years to complete.

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Heat Pumps – Top 10 Commonly Asked Questions

CCR Magazine

To give you a picture of just how popular it is, well over 100 million units were installed across the globe in 2020 alone. They essentially use electricity to move heat to various places. They are at least a lot better than traditional HVAC systems in this regard due to their significantly lower electricity consumption.