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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

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Columns, spaced 33 feet apart, are notched at the top to receive the girders, thereby transferring the floor loading to the foundation. Columns, spaced 33 feet apart, are notched at the top to receive the girders, transferring the floor loading to the foundation. The resulting spaces can accommodate a diverse group of tenants.

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UrbanTech NYC Will Support Building Smart And Sustainable Cities

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UrbanTech NYC Will Support Building Smart And Sustainable Cities originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The program will provide the resources that entrepreneurs need to build resiliency into the DNA of our City’s economy.”. “We

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Expanding the exterior footprint

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Outdoor lifestyle is crucial to commercial buildings. In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. In the mid-90s, the Ford Foundation building was named a New York City Landmark.”.

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Types of bridge and bridge components

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Ex: - “Queensboro Bridge” in New York City. Tied arch bridges: Same appearance of the arch bridges but transfer weight of the bride and traffic load on the upper chord that is connected at the bottom cords in bridge foundation and these types of bridges are often called bowstring arches or bridges.

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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

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A white paper recently released by the Kauffman Foundation finds that Kansas City and other areas viewed as “new” startup high-tech hubs actually are benefitting from many years of nurturing a local culture of entrepreneurship. Photo: Rockymountaininnosphere.org.). By Jonathan Sanders. From the September/October 2013 issue.

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NYC Buildings Aren’t Ready For Next Sandy

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New York City must take urgent steps to protect New Yorkers and its buildings from the next extreme weather event, according to a report released by the Building Resiliency Task Force. The report makes recommendations for four specific types of buildings: commercial, multifamily residential, homes and hospitals.

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Learn About Construction – 10 Best Ways

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Hoists in New York city all land on the roadway with large temporary loading docks built for easy access – this was implemented on my last project. Simply by watching other projects as you walk around the city you live or while visiting others you’ll see new techniques and procedures.