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Tensile structure revamps historic sugar refinery site

Construction Specifier

Birdair Inc. updated the Domino Square Park in Brooklyn with a new seasonal tensile structure for the parks public plaza space. Photos courtesy Birdair Inc. Birdair Inc., a specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures, updated the Domino Square Park in Brooklyn with a new seasonal tensile structure for the parks public plaza space. The PVC mesh fabric structure marks a significant milestone in the ongoing redevelopment of the historic Domino Sugar Refinery site.

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Recycled plastic bags aiding transport graffiti treatment

Roads Online

Image courtesy of Smart Arty Content. A Melbourne innovation could soon become a powerful weapon in the war against illegal graffiti recycled plastic panels that frustrate vandals by making their artwork illegible. Developed by Australian security expert Luke Percy-Dove, the panels to be commercially known as TagShield – are designed to be retro-fitted to noise barriers, bridges, tunnels and other infrastructure, dramatically reducing costly maintenance.

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Improving the Accessibility of Your Home

Civil Engineer Blog

There are times in which accessibility becomes an issue in your home. Perhaps you are growing older or have suffered an injury or illness that requires different accessibility needs. Rather than try and find a new home that better matches your new conditions, there are several methods of improving the accessibility within your own home. […] The post Improving the Accessibility of Your Home first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.