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Flexibility Is Key Design Feature of George Mason University Student Center

ENR Construction

Rendering courtesy of Powers Brown Architecture Somewhat Temporary Contracted under a design-build delivery method, the team of Hoar Construction, Powers Brown Architecture and IMEG Corp. Above the drop ceiling, a space more than 30 ft high is available as future shell space. The new facility will prominently display GMU’s new logo.

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KENPAT NAMED ABC ACCREDITED QUALITY CONTRACTOR FOR LEADERSHIP IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY, EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Civil + Structural Engineer

KENPAT, a leading Florida specialty contractor specializing in interior and exterior wall systems, announced today that it has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors. Central Florida Location Recognized for Fifth Consecutive Year APOPKA, Fla. Visit us at www.abc.org.

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IFS renovates two historic buildings into mixed-use lofts

CCR Magazine

Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed complex mechanical contracting projects to convert two historic buildings in downtown St. Fresh air systems were installed to exchange stale indoor air and fresh, filtered air from outside and to manage the air exchange for comfortable temperature and humidity levels.

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Steel curtain walls: Revolutionizing facades

Construction Specifier

By Chuck Knickerbocker Photo Simon Hurst Photography/courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) Glazing systems are significant in connecting interior spaces to the outdoors, making them a popular option for todays sleek and modern building facades. The water is directed to the verticals, which it is then weeped out of the glazing systems.

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Bridging the gap: Building security and building design

Construction Specifier

Technology has converged between Division 08 products and Division 28 systems, so the need for clear scope management has become more critical. In addition, there still needs to be a marked improvement in the scope of work details on the contract documents mentioned earlier. Look at the conduit. That is the best.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

performance building rating system in the United States. Alliance Environmental & Natural Systems Utilities, LLC. Alternative Energy Systems. Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems. Living Machine Systems, L3C. Musson General Contracting. New Leaf Systems, Inc. Allcare Maintenance Services.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

These guidelines cover everything from how structures are designed to the electrical systems, plumbing, fire safety measures, and even accessibility. Have everything under control with a flexible hierarchical folder system that can be accessed from any device. Without further ado, here are some core terms associated with this phase.