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From an abattoir to a giant knitting machine, the fascinating new photography book that looks for beauty in unexpected places

Construction Test

Danish Crown’s Horsens Slaughterhouse, Denmark: Completed in 2004, this slaughterhouse kills approximately 100,000 pigs a week, according to the book, making it one of the largest in the world. Mads snapped up the first one and began building a 60,000-square-metre facility, the largest in Europe.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The buildingSMART alliance TM Conference will help you understand how BIM can better integrate the design, construction, fabrication and operation processes, and provide you with the latest metrics available to assess industry progress. 10:00 – 11:30 AM Construction – Fabrication Integration.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The buildingSMART alliance TM Conference will help you understand how BIM can better integrate the design, construction, fabrication and operation processes, and provide you with the latest metrics available to assess industry progress. 10:00 – 11:30 AM Construction – Fabrication Integration.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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Little Rock is where ‘America Comes Together’—located at the crossroad of Interstate 30 and the most heavily traveled Interstate in the nation, Interstate 40. Clinton Presidential Center opened its doors in November 2004, and since opening, the Center has hosted over 300,000 visitors. In addition, the $165 million William J.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. 01 43 19 Fabricator Qualifications. 04 43 16 Stone Fabrications.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. 01 43 19 Fabricator Qualifications. 04 43 16 Stone Fabrications.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Manufacturing companies can qualify for significant tax exemptions, including state sales and use tax exemptions available to taxpayers who manufacture, fabricate or process tangible property for sale. Since 2004, LEDA has assisted 124 companies in their expansion or relocation to Lubbock. Refunds can range from $25,000 to $3.75

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