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Specifying floor finishes: Polished concrete topping slabs with radiant heating

Construction Specifier

For the purposes of this article, a topping slab is traditional concrete—Portland cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and water; certain additives may be included depending on application and ambient conditions at the time of placement to control cracking or to aid curing. Gloss levels.

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Some cities like Boston, Portland, and Seattle are requiring developers to mitigate their building’s impact on the region’s storm water system. What is your budget? It’s becoming increasingly common for building owners to plan green roofs to help them comply with emerging storm water management legislation.

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All About Pavers | What Are Pavers | Types of Pavers and Cost | Most Popular Brick Paver Colours | Most Popular Brick Paver Colours

CivilJungle

This design is normally laid out in a straight line, but can also be done with staggered brick paver joints to add visual interest to your sidewalk or patio. Bricks are laid down in a running bond pattern, but the joints are staggered to add depth and visual character to the area. What Are Pavers in Construction?

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

She ensures teams are aligned, clients are happy, and projects are delivered on time and within budget. “Jonathon’s goal is to transform the image of the construction industry from one that over-promises and under-delivers to one that embraces technology and delivers quality work on budget and on time.”. Christian Franz Hammerl.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The governor also announced that the final two-year state budget contains $20 million in new resources for workforce, including $12.5 We are excited to award this grant from the Skills Development Fund to help meet an identified job-training need in the Portland community,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Ruth R.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. Visual Cue Thermal Imaging. Rose Garden Arena/Portland Trail Blazers. Vertegy, an Alberici Enterprise. Vireo Design.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. 00 31 16 Project Budget Information. 09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring. Portland Cement Terrazzo Floor Tile. 10 11 00 Visual Display Units. Requirements. Accessories.