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Anatomy of a model apartment

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Anatomy of a model apartment 0 qpurcell Fri, 08/04/2023 - 09:47 Apartments Page’s interior designers curate model units that harmoniously cater to a range of users, allowing visitors to see a once-empty room as a place of respite and a home. With Ray LaMontagne’s song “Trouble” on the record player, the unit feels like home.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

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Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA Building Team Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Recently, I was asked to present to a group of aspiring engineers at the Florida A&M-Florida State University College of Engineering.

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The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life

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The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/18/2023 - 10:06 Urban Planning Data from Gensler's City Pulse Survey shows that although people are satisfied with their city's experience, it may not be enough. How can we reimagine city life for the future? cities are nearly 1.5x

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REDUCING DRYING SHRINKAGE IN CONCRETE

The Constructor

Magnitude of the tensile stresses is influenced by a combination of factors: Amount of shrinkage Degree of restraint Modulus of elasticity Amount of creep The amount of drying shrinkage is influenced mainly by the amount and type of aggregate and the water content of the mix.

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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE

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The coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete is influenced largely by the coefficient of thermal expansion of the aggregates since the aggregate occupies 70-80% of the volume of the concrete. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Retaining Your Staff through Rough Times

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While the economy remains a major influence on our decision-making process, other factors need to be considered as we develop and implement our 2012 business plan. From marketing to workplace culture, and from IT to HR, staying on track with your business plan means juggling more than just finances and new work. Ford Harding blog.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: 10 Strategies to Stay Connected With Your.

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Though most of us went to school because we love to design or build things or engineer them, we are in a “people business.” Figure out ways to get to know their interests outside of work. You’d be surprised how much you can learn from just a quick visit to their office. Mel Lesters E-Quip Blog.