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Staying in control with fabric cladding

Construction Specifier

Tension fabric structures have served a key role as a cost-effective facility solution for years. In some cases, users have turned to fabric buildings when brick-and-mortar construction is not economically feasible or would take too long to complete. The fabric building market remained stable, but also stagnant, for a long time.

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It's Alive! First-Ever 3D-Printed Excavator Unveiled

Construction Equipment

Known as Project AME - Additive Manufactured Excavator - industry partners, university students, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers designed and fabricated the world’s first large scale use of steel in a 3D printing application.

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Creating a sense of place with multipurpose K-12 school buildings

BD+C

James Krueger, AIA, NCARB, Design Principal Education Facilities K-12 Schools School Construction Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Facility Managers Architects Building Owners PreK–12 education has become far more sophisticated over the years, and school design must continually evolve to keep up with current and future needs.

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Conceptual Estimating is ideal for project feasibility study

Construction Cost Estimating

Owing to high number of design constraints and intricacy of construction a system known as conceptual cost estimation (also referred to as predesign cost estimation ) has been developed to conceptually estimate the costs for construction industries. There are various techniques available for conceptual cost estimation.

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An architect’s guide to blindside waterproofing

Construction Specifier

When designing or specifying blindside conditions, it is best to not jump into it blind. This method is used when excavation outside of foundation walls is not feasible, such as in urban or high-density areas where a project is close to bordering structures or there is little room to maneuver heavy equipment. Plastic sheet membranes.

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Do You Wear Socks with Cowboy Boots?

Work Gearz

Also, the general material construction of the socks will play a significant role in your decision-making process. Socks, depending on their materials, can assist control foot temperatures. The following are the most prevalent moisture-wicking sock materials: Merino Wool: It has a soft texture and is not irritating to the skin at all.

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Factors driving cold storage warehouse construction costs

The Korte Company

Below, we discuss important cost factors you should consider as you investigate the feasibility of your next project. Materials and methods in cold storage warehouse construction. The materials and methods chosen for cold storage warehouse construction vary based on an owner’s specific goals.