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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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The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. Steven Burke, Senior Director of Sustainability, and Michael Swenson, Director of Sustainability for Suffolk Design, will head the new operation.

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2024 International Energy Conservation Code Will Use a New Development Process

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Preparations Begin for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update. Code-change proposals were submitted in the fall of 2021, with more than 200 proposed changes to the residential energy code and more than 250 proposed changes to the commercial energy code. Why Are Building Codes Important?

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

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As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. Several mid-rise residential projects currently under construction will more than quadruple the number of available units and triple the square footage of Passive buildings.

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What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros and Cons

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Recycled aggregates ( RA ) are a feasible alternative to natural aggregates that contribute to environmental preservation. Recycled aggregate is considered a “green” construction material since it minimizes the amount of virgin aggregates produced and hence reduces the use of natural resources. Recycled Concrete.

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How Has Covid Affected the Construction Industry?

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Commercial office space demand is also wavering, thanks to the switch to working from home. Public funding is less available in many countries than it was pre-pandemic, and deteriorating economic health is placing some key construction projects on hold while additional funds are sought or pre-pandemic feasibility studies are revised.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

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MFPRO+ Blog Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Apartments Designers Architects New Project Portfolios A wave of residential projects rising across the country is meeting an insatiable demand, given the estimated shortage of 7.3 million homes that are accessible to low-income renters.

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