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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

Construction Specifier

Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls. The building’s walls and roof were upgraded with high-performing insulation and advanced energy recovery ventilator (ERV) HVAC systems.

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Transforming Commercial Spaces: Essential Guide to Renovations

CCR Magazine

It involves precise cutting, drilling, and removing concrete to create openings for new doors, windows, staircases, or utility installations. This can include installing modular furniture, updating lighting systems, and incorporating advanced technology for improved connectivity and efficiency.

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Seasonal Tips: Prepare Your Home for Every Season

CCR Magazine

Wash windows to allow more daylight into the house, change the HVAC filters for better indoor air quality, and improve the HVAC system’s functionality. First of all, you should consider your house’s air conditioning system. Start by assessing your heating system to identify if it is compromised.

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Energy-Efficient Upgrades to Consider in Commercial Renovations

CCR Magazine

This creates a solid, one-piece wall system that provides a monolithic barrier through which air and moisture cannot pass. More innovative led handrails stay illuminated after dark, guaranteeing safety for people using staircases and elevated walkways without the need for less efficient overhead lighting. </p>

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16 Types of Building Components | How a Building Is Constructed | 19 Different Types of Building Construction Phases

CivilJungle

This system uses a continuous cleat for high wind uplift resistance. There are many various styles of staircase used during homes, such as RCC stairs, wooden stairs, metal stairs, brick stairs, respectively. Depending on the type of building will determine the type of foundation is installed. Install insulation.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

Kiley’s landscape plan, installed on the ground floor of the 49-m (160-ft) atrium, is driven by the 4-m (13-ft) grade change between the 42nd and 43rd Street building entrances. The primary staircase connecting these entrances is broken into three sections, the landings of which access tiered garden terraces at three levels.

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Connecticut Has A New – And – Nearly $1 Billion Dollar- revitalization Mixed Use Construction Project On The Connecticut River. The Well Known Development Group Sets The Tentative Schedule For The Planning, Design, & Development As The Largest new Mixed Use Project In Nearly 50 Years Takes Shape

Bylt News

This project has been identified as one of the many early action projects of the Greater Hartford Mobility Study which is being undertaken by the Department to develop a comprehensive program to improve the transportation system and address mobility within the region. There is also an open 5-story staircase on each end.