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Oregon’s mass timber structure blends industry and nature

Construction Specifier

This is strategically offset to create welcoming plazas filled with native plants and rainwater management features. The warm mass timber structure is a backdrop, contrasting with a palette of steely blues and earthy tones. Hacker designed the project with Ground Workshop LLC, which provided landscaping.

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Schimenti Announces Printemps Opening at One Wall Street

CCR Magazine

The Printemps buildout was a 26-month project characterized by close coordination, global sourcing, and precision craftsmanship. Schimenti began preconstruction in December 2022, followed by an early structural phase, with the white box turnover occurring in September 2024. Clear communication was crucial throughout the project.

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Surrey Removals Company: Professional Moving Services & Storage Solutions

UK Construction Blog

Residential removal services include furniture dismantling and reassembly, ensuring large items like wardrobes and bed frames fit through doorways and staircases. IT equipment receives priority handling with anti-static packaging and secure transport systems. Surrey movers handle delicate items with specialist packing techniques.

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Renovations Complete at Penn Station’s Long Island Rail Road Train Hall

Civil + Structural Engineer

NEW YORK — Metropolitan Transit Authority Construction and Development (MTA C&D) in New York recently announced the substantial completion of the Penn East End Gateway Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Concourse project in Manhattan. The project was designed to provide a more comfortable station experience for commuters.

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Oregon architect’s HQ: Northwest’s first ‘all-wood’ mass timber project

Construction Specifier

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.

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5 Construction Fails – A Tongue-in-Cheek Look at Defect Management

OmTrak

While some site defects are enough to make you do a double-take, they also provide the perfect reminder of why meticulous defect management is crucial. With OmTrak’s real-time document management, these costly disconnects between design and reality are avoided, ensuring bolts and posts match up perfectly the first time.

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Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

Construction Specifier

Thermal and airflow control: The building’s interior environment is made comfortable and energy-efficient using a geothermal system, while operable windows have been installed in all spaces to ensure proper thermal and airflow control. The interior features exposed structural wood decking, establishing a material connection with nature.