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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Read more on the proper steps to ensure your commercial investment runs smoothly. You must secure financing for the project.

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Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building

Wolgast Corporation

Any commercial building can be built in three easy steps. This preliminary phase includes a floorplan, exterior elevations (if applicable), code and zoning checks, and an initial engineering analysis.

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What Are Planted  Column, Floating Column, Hanging Column, and Stub Column

CivilJungle

The floating column (Planted Column, Hanging Column, and Stub Column) is nothing but a vertical member or element that rests on a beam but does not transfer the load directly to the foundation. The floating column is a vertical member which rest on a beam but does not transfer the load directly to the foundation.

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

BD+C

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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Tensile Strength of Concrete| What is Tensile Strength of Concrete | Why Concrete Weak in Tension |Split Cylinder Test of Concrete | Tensile Strength Test Procedure

CivilJungle

If we observe the microstructure of the concrete carefully then we found that the concrete consists of the weakest link in its structure which is known as the Interface Transition Zone in concrete. The outer surface of the aggregate or Interface Transition zone. Also, read: What Is Well Foundation | Component of Well Foundation.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

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. Architects are often looking for ways to create or enhance outdoor spaces in commercial buildings.

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Contractors Unique Contribution To Society Is Enormous

Contractor Bookkeeping

Thank You Demolition Contractors for making way for new homes and commercial spaces. Thank You Commercial Builders for making it possible for us to have places to work, shopping malls, grocery stores, restaurants, factories and industrial buildings. Thank You Painters for bringing color into our homes and commercial spaces.