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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

The Pro Builder

Floor-to-ceiling glass at the entry and along the length of the back façade blur the line between interior and exterior and frame views of the courtyard water feature at the front and the deck and landscaped yard at the back. A gently curved staircase links the main and upper levels and is complemented by a curving wicker chandelier.

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Unlocking the Efficiency: How Soft Strip Demolition Streamlines Renovation Projects

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Soft strip demolition is a careful process of removing non-structural elements from buildings, prepping for renovation or demolition while preserving structural integrity and allowing potential reuse of materials. The soft stripping does not stop at visible fixtures.

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Sustainable solutions: Daylighting design in adaptive reuse

Construction Specifier

Moreover, the building also stands along the iconic Route 66, which meant the architecture team also had to adhere to the design standards set by the city and historical preservation society. Other systems were layered below, with signage positioned at the bottom, floating elegantly over merchandise displays and racks.

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2 Hudson Square: A New Landmark in New York City’s Architectural Landscape

Construction Daily News

Historical Background Hudson Square has a rich history shaped by its location and development. In 2003, the city identified the need to update zoning regulations to accommodate the area’s growth and changing needs. This project incorporates energy-efficient systems to minimize its environmental impact.

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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. 00 73 19 Health and Safety Requirements. Archeological and Historic Surveys.

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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. 00 73 19 Health and Safety Requirements. Archeological and Historic Surveys.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

Reviewers admired the system’s three levels of increasing knowledge, skills and abilities as a “concept”, but did not believe it was implementable government-­?wide. Sys tem Des ign: We developed a system that focused on the highest impact core competencies common to every agency -­? Oppor tunity: The web-­?tool