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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. HGA partnered with Vitetta in the design of the new facility.

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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. While data centers are currently being constructed at a fast pace, they are not a new building type.

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To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building

The Pro Builder

To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building ibush Sat, 08/19/2023 - 08:15 The pandemic rocked traditional rules and roles for work and home and reset expectations. Now, post-pandemic, those expectations are taking form as fresh strategies for the new-home market. And the $1.2

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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

From simple DIY projects like painting walls in light colours to installing affordable storage solutions that maximise vertical space, you can create a functional, visually appealing extension of your living space. Determine what you want to use the garage fora workshop, a gym, storage, or perhaps a multifunctional space.

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Design and Construction Solutions for Commercial Building Efficiency

Wolgast Corporation

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.

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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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Gateway of opportunity: Vertical-stacking doors in modern spaces

Construction Specifier

In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. The positive effects of this design include a sleeker appearance and a clear adjacent ceiling area for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fixtures. ft) up to 6 m (20 ft) and heights ranging from 1.2