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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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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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BSL conversions: A cost-efficient method to support high-containment research

BDC Network

Mike Moreland and Ross Ferries Laboratories Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States in 2020, the American research community experienced a sudden spike in funding.

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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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WELL Health-Safety Rating & LEED Safety First: What You Need To Know

Stok

As organizations wonder what the future of workplace will look like, high performance rating systems are rising to the challenge. Core and shell developers should also take note, though the new rating system and credits are not as directly applicable to design as your typical WELL and LEED new construction certifications.

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Your Path to Success: Mastering General Contractor License Nevada

Contractors Liability Blog

Introduction: The Importance of Specialty Licenses In Nevada, skilled trades such as electrical, plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) are critical to the construction industry and require specific licenses. Sheet Metal: Training in sheet metal work for HVAC, including duct fabrication and installation.