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Historic landmark’s renovation nears completion

Construction Specifier

The updates include: AccessibilityThe first elevator in the buildings history and accessible ramps will be installed to ensure visitors can experience the building together. All-new exhibitsCompelling galleries that delve into the stories of Dred and Harriet Scott, African American life in St.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

Therefore, existing structures have been targeted for renovations to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The term embodied carbon refers to the sum of CO2 emissions tied to material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and installation throughout the construction process and lifecycle of a building.

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Sports Training Facilities: Creating Successful Environments Focused on High Performance and Athlete Wellbeing 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Gaining insight into the latest equipment ensures design parameters are known well in advance, enabling seamless procurement, installation, and commissioning without impacting the project schedule for a seamless end-user experience. This allows for a compressed schedule and minimizes interruption to existing operations.

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Transforming Commercial Spaces: Essential Guide to Renovations

CCR Magazine

Assessing the Current State Before embarking on any renovation , a thorough assessment of the existing structure is necessary. This includes evaluating the building’s current condition, identifying any structural issues, and understanding the layout’s limitations and opportunities.

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Tampa Convention Center undergoes largest reno in history

Construction Specifier

To reduce the requirement for 75 tractor trailer deliveries, the company employed the use of floating platforms to store and transport more than 700 pieces of structural steel to the project site.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Application: This standard applies to davits, structures typically used to lower things over an edge. Hinged Doors a) Inspect the frame and supporting structures. Examine structure and supports. Clean scale from head(s) after removing and install cover plate. Check for structural damage. Tool Group A.

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Tips for Renovating a Residential Building into Commercial Use

CCR Magazine

Enhancing Structural Integrity Residential buildings are not typically designed to handle the same loads and stresses as commercial properties. Therefore, one of the crucial aspects of your renovation will be enhancing the structural integrity of the building.