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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

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This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. All stakeholders have access to the same files, documents, drawing, and models. Make sure that all machinery is powered off and that all materials are properly stored at the end of each day.

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From mass masonry to veneer: The evolution of cavity wall design

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Cavity ties include horizontal metal truss reinforcing spaced every third CMU course, and relieving angles are located at each floor with fabric flashing and weep holes above. The original construction drawings for the case study building showed vertical control joints at building inside corners and adjacent to some windows.

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Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah

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The Salt Lake City area is a leading hub for advanced aerospace manufacturing and composites fabrication. Earlier this year, the Chicago-based aircraft giant came close to moving its primary 787 assembly facility from the Seattle area to Salt Lake City [a last-minute union deal kept the plant in WA]. Herbert told us. Herbert says.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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The Salt Lake City area is a leading hub for advanced aerospace manufacturing and composites fabrication. Earlier this year, the Chicago-based aircraft giant came close to moving its primary 787 assembly facility from the Seattle area to Salt Lake City [a last-minute union deal kept the plant in WA]. Herbert told us. Herbert says.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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Mirroring the city in which it lies, the park has shown a propensity to draw a diverse group of tenants since its opening in 2015. Brand new master-planned communities already are drawing new residents to Tomball with over 5,200 new single-family homes under construction in the Tomball area. which is 6.9

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