BDC Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Sometimes, devices intended to aid disabled students—that noisy ramp, for instance—end up putting the spotlight on them, resulting in a feeling of separation and even embarrassment. Poorly designed ramps (or no ramps at all) relegate students in wheelchairs to awkward side doors. Hill Family Library. Hill Family Library.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

million interchange connecting I-10 to the recently opened terminal at New Orleans International Airport, scope of work included construction of two elevated flyover ramps and the state’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) on Loyola Drive. To create a $141.45-million

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Ramps 69

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The work included key installations at the M80 Interchange, Hyde Street Ramps and Tunnel Portals. Once completed, the West Gate Tunnel Project will feature two new twin tunnels, elevated road connections and a widened West Gate Freeway. Aesthetically Minded Precast Solutions Image courtesy of Reinforced Earth.

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Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Stakeholder Engagement 66

Roads Online

JUNE 4, 2023

The level crossing at Mt Derrimut Road in Deer Park was removed in April, with an elevated rail bridge taking its place, easing congestion and making the road safer. Prior to the removal, the boom gates at Mt Derrimut Road were down for up to 60 per cent of the morning peak and delayed up to 23,000 motorists daily.

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Ramps Government Works Public Works 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 16, 2024

kilometers of elevated roadway from Grand Magazine Street to York Street. It is in the heart of the City of Toronto and includes 91 bridge spans and 5 on- and off-ramps. Section 4 of the rehabilitation will replace 2.2

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Change Management Project Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 8, 2024

The area around Interstate 90 on the Charles River waterfront in Allston will benefit from removing an elevated bridge structure that divides and cuts off multiple neighborhoods in the area. The large Allston Multimodal Project in Boston received a boost with the receipt of $335 million to support a $1.9 billion multi-modal project.

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Ramps Site Planning Building Design Building Permits 130

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The most obvious is making sure the workplace is accessible to individuals with mobility impairments by providing wider doorways, ramps, elevators, and automatic doors. Understandably, employees with disabilities are likely to require physical accommodation to work outside the home.

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Ramps 98

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The adaptive reuse of Pier 57’s historic core and shell includes a 91-m-(300-ft)-long ramp, once used for vehicular access, now transformed into an interactive inclined walkway accessible on foot or through a motorized, cubic glass inclinator (elevator that climbs an incline).

Historic Preservation 95

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Public Works Ramps 95

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The anticipated design is to remove the stairs in front of the building and replace them with accessible ramps around an open courtyard. Also included is the installation of an elevator and additional classrooms.

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Historic Preservation Building Design Building Standards Approvals 130

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Fish Ladders are small elevated steps or passes made in dams, with water releases to enable fish to migrate in the upstream (or downstream) of the dam. Fish Ladders are small elevated steps or passes made in dams, with water releases to enable fish to migrate in the upstream (or downstream) of the dam. Rock Ramp Fishway.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Nearly a kilometre worth of bridges and ramps will be erected in the coming weeks as works on the West Gate Tunnel project in Victoria enters the next stages. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Danny Pearson said the works would deliver significant improvements to Melbourne’s transport infrastructure.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2016

Abry Brothers and 1800 Foundation Repair – New Orleans’ oldest shoring and elevating contractor – stepped in and saved the historic property by repairing the damage to the foundation. By elevating it. Flood elevation techniques. Elevating a property may sound simple, but it requires the help of experts. Source: FEMA.

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Insurance Management Property Management Lifts Ramps 48

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2016

Abry Brothers – New Orleans’ oldest shoring and elevating contractor – stepped in and saved the historic property by repairing the damage to the foundation. By elevating it. . Flood elevation techniques. Elevating a property may sound simple, but it requires the help of experts. Base Flood Elevation. Source: FEMA.

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Insurance Management Property Management Lifts Ramps 48

UK Construction Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Let’s look at practical steps to ramp up efforts and make a real impact. Take control now and elevate your eco-friendly practices with expert support tailored to your needs. With these tweaks, expect less downtime and more focus on what matters at your site. Slash downtime and boost efficiency with rapid, reliable solutions.

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Material Handling Schedule Management Site Planning Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2022

Solutions readily exist to resolve the ramp levels of economic and environmental waste that has existed for decades. Elevating Procurement & Change Management. create a built environment for the future. Robust, Readily Available Solutions.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 4, 2024

These projects involve eliminating intersections between roads and railway lines by either elevating the rail lines or lowering the roads. It involves construction of a 180 metre-long bridge that connect into two approach ramps, with three lanes city-bound and two outbound lanes.

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Wall Systems Concrete Pouring Infrastructure Development Risk Management 105

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

This infusion with Englewood will bring us into new sub markets and elevate our status as the best national general contractor for high end retail, restaurant, and luxury hotel construction. And his luxury hotel construction is some of the best in the business. He has a thick book of clients that includes both national and local brands.

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General Contracting Ramps Budgeting Contracts 103

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Each NPF unit is field gas convertible from natural gas to liquid propane, and rated for high elevation up to 10,000 feet with factory supplied conversion kit. The NPF features industry leading variable capacity that can modulate down to 15% for an unparalleled level of comfort that allows the unit to meet year-round heating needs.

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HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Energy Efficiency Ramps 59

Roads Online

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Works are continuing on the new Narre Warren Station, which when open will house two accessible elevated platforms, secure bike storage, a new kiosk and improved pedestrian connections. While works ramp up on the new Narre Warren station, trains will run express through the station until late March 2024.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The multiyear project in Rochester, Minnesota, aims to revolutionize Mayo Clinic’s campus, integrating innovative care concepts and digital technologies to elevate patient experiences, drive medical breakthroughs, and enhance overall outcomes. m (221 ft), with potential expansion to 128 m (420 ft) over time.

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Flooring Systems Foundation Systems Building Design Collaboration 59

Procore

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Infrastructure Spending Takes Shape Earlier this year, Procore surveyed civil and infrastructure firms and found 79% said they expect their project backlogs to increase or remain the same over the next 12 months as new federal infrastructure funding ramps up. ” 7.

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Risk Management Infrastructure Development Specialty Contracting Building Standards 124

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The multiyear project aims to revolutionize Mayo Clinic’s campus, integrating innovative care concepts and digital technologies to elevate patient experiences, drive medical breakthroughs, and enhance overall outcomes. m (221 ft), with potential expansion to 128 m (420 ft) over time.

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Flooring Systems Foundation Systems Building Design Ramps 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Here are five tried-and-tested approaches to ramp up your business as a tradesperson. By incorporating pertinent keywords related to both your location and the services you provide, you can elevate your visibility in local search results.

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BDC Network

JUNE 26, 2023

The campus’ terrain features prominent grade changes and therefore many bridges, ramps, stairs, and exterior elevators to facilitate pedestrian movement. There was also a treacherous straight-run stair that cascaded down from the upper part of campus about 34 feet vertically.

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Green Building Building Design Building Controls Site Planning 98

Construction Specifier

APRIL 18, 2023

Comprised of three distinct parts—a striking exhibit volume, a historic structure, and an ancillary wing—the building will have a single main entrance, accessible via a ramp within the water feature. An interpretive platform lift will take visitors to the highest level, followed by ramped walkways leading to exhibit galleries.

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Ramps Public Works Building Design Landscaping 52

CivilJungle

JANUARY 4, 2022

Builder height means the average vertical maximum elevation of a building or structure measured from the finished gradations to the highest elevation of each elevation at a minimum of 3 equidistant points. Elevator Size Ada. ADA elevator dimensions include several minimums. In so far as there is no less than 2.2

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Staircases 52

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Barrier removal measures include installing ramps, curb cuts at sidewalks and entrances, rearranging tables and chairs and vending machines, widening doorways, installing grab bars in restroom stalls and adding raised letters or Braille to elevator control buttons.

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Ramps Building Standards Communication Building Controls 48

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Barrier removal measures include installing ramps, curb cuts at sidewalks and entrances, rearranging tables and chairs and vending machines, widening doorways, installing grab bars in restroom stalls and adding raised letters or Braille to elevator control buttons.

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Ramps Building Standards Communication Building Controls 48

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

I certainly have written extensively on this blog about the misguided thinking behind the enforcement ramp-up. Nor do they address walking/working elevated surfaces that are not floors, platforms or runways, again something that is common in industry. Many of OSHA’s standards date from the early 1970s when the agency was founded.

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Safety Regulations Government Works Ramps 48

Plant & Civil Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

Error and rework can quickly ramp up project costs, leading contractors to desperately seek ways to bring down elevated construction costs. Poor communication (41%), inexperienced workers (39%), insufficient supervision (32%) and design changes (30%) were consistently identified as the main reasons.

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Quality Assurance Cost Control Quality Control Communication 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2025

Additional Features Look for features like side rails, tie-down points, or ramps to make loading and securing items easier. Embrace the versatility of flatbed trailers and elevate your farming operations to the next level. <p>The Preparing for a Successful Haul Proper preparation ensures that your transport tasks go smoothly.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

JULY 28, 2024

This system also makes it easier to pull away on a ramp. Optional safety systems include the ability to limit travel speed to 3km/h when driving with an elevated load above 500mm. An operator presence sensing system (OPSS) is also standard, restricting driving and lifting operations when the operator leaves the driving seat.

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Lifts Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Waterproofing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

This may involve installing ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, and other features that accommodate people with disabilities. Accessibility Standards Renovations must comply with accessibility standards, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to ensure that the building is accessible to all individuals.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2023

Daily construction reports can save construction companies legal trouble, underline professionalism and elevate projects from good enough to excellent , with all the success that implies. 4 Easy Tips to Taking Field Reports to Next Level Looking to ramp up the value, accuracy and legitimacy of your daily construction reports?

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Construction Equipment General Contracting Communication Building Standards 52

CivilJungle

JANUARY 15, 2021

These are elevators (also called lifts), stairlifts, inclined moving walkways, and ramps. The use of steel and reinforced concrete has made it possible to design better-looking staircases and add aesthetics to them by making nice curves and other features. Escalators and ladders are considered special types of stairs. Short Note.

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Staircases Land Use Regulations Building Design Building Controls 82

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Signs should indicate directions to essential areas like restrooms, elevators, and exits. Ramps and wide doorways are essential for wheelchair access, while tactile paving provides guidance for visually impaired individuals. Guidance Signage and Wayfinding Clear signage is key to a smooth navigation experience. </p>

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Building Resilience Safety Regulations Flooring Systems Building Materials 40

CivilJungle

MAY 11, 2021

The riser is the elevated component of the steps on the stairs. The largest elevator of any flight of stairs must never surpass the lowest by over than 3/8 as well as the elevation must never be only about 11 inches. All components of stair details are as follows. Almost most of the stairs include risers.

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Staircases Flooring Systems Wall Systems Painting/finishing 52