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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems. Their enhanced design accommodates heavier masonry loads, uniformly distributed timber floor loads, concrete floor weights, attic truss loads, and point loads from compound trusses or steel beams.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Christian Waldo, VDC Manager at Lydig Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Sometimes, working in construction can feel like you’re on a crowded dance floor—when too many people move in different directions, it’s challenging to stay in sync. It’s a historical restoration of a 100-year-old monastery, which sat abandoned for the better part of 40 years. Edwards job.

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Oak Conservatory Kits: Your Ultimate Guide to Elegant Home Extensions

UK Construction Blog

Taking the path of a DIY kit means individuals can embark on a personal project, creating a bespoke space tailored to their specific preferences without the necessity of advanced carpentry skills. Consider sustainable oak sources to ensure durability and environmental preservation.

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Reopening The Glass House with National Historic Trust

CCR Magazine

million plan, developed by Mark Stoner, AIA, Senior Director of Preservation Architecture | Graham Gund Architect, and executed by general contractor, Hobbs, Inc., The restoration of The Brick House, as part of this National Historic Landmark has been completed in time for the 75th anniversary of The Glass House. The comprehensive $1.8

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Risks and rewards of mass timber

Construction Specifier

EIT, and Tom Jaleski, ICC Photos courtesy RDH Building Sciences As the design and construction industry shifts toward more eco-conscious building systems, mass timber has become a prominent element in this new direction. 2 Fire suppression/protection systems are required for most facilities. However, they are all composed of softwoods.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Archeological and Historic Surveys. Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Archeological and Historic Surveys. Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement.