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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

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Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group. The LEED Platinum Boston University Center for Computing and Data Sciences, built by Suffolk, is 100% free of fossil fuels.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

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While this impressive material has emerged as a game-changing solution for projects worldwide – ranging from office and hospitality spaces to residential buildings - it is still in its infancy when it comes to laboratory and research facilities.

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Discover the Latest in Construction Innovation at Autodesk University 2022

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In this class, you’ll learn the story of how Carilion Clinic, Robins & Morton, and VIATechnik produced a virtual reality (VR) hospital room mockup to validate the design and feasibility of their expansion project. Speaker(s): Fernando Malard, Chief Technology Officer, ofcdesk, llc. When: Tuesday at 3:30 pm.

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Bridging the Future of Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Changemakers 

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I carefully considered the location, feasibility, and purpose based on my community's needs, serving as an example in the process. I first learned about what some of the types of construction jobs there are – such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical – during my time at YouthBuild Boston.

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don't think: Do Revit: Autodesk Blogger Day: Revit Server

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There are some limitations since it is Version 1, but for the first time I can truly say we have feasible, solution sourced from Autodesk that allows our different offices to collaborate together on projects. Its raining in Boston. at 12:36 PM. Labels: AU , blogger day , Revit Server. Reactions: 4 comments: Matt. AU update!!

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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In a meeting with Ajarin Pattanapanchai, the Deputy Secretary General of BOI, she described Thailand’s economy as “market-oriented, democratic and liberal” and promoted her office as a “one-stop shop” for investors. Projects with investments exceeding $17 million USD must submit a feasibility study to gain approval.