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Extreme conversion: Atlanta turns high-rise office building into high school

BD+C

With an 11-story former IBM office building, a 9-story annex, and 56 acres of land, architecture firm Cooper Carry created a new high school for 2,350 students in north Atlanta. Education Facility K-12 Schools Office Building School Construction Concrete Glass and Glazing Interior Architecture Mixed-Use Reconstruction / Renovation'

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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. With contractors having a tougher time finding skilled labor, it made sense to produce more concrete elements offsite.

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Austrian university develops 'inflatable' concrete dome method

BD+C

Constructing a concrete dome is a costly process, but this may change soon. A team from the Vienna University of Technology has developed a method that allows concrete domes to form with the use of air and steel cables instead of expensive, timber supporting structures. “[We Body Image: read more.

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

BD+C

The unfortunate rise in school-related incidents serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of meticulous planning and design of educational facilities. At HMC, we have achieved significant success by organizing community workshops with the County Sheriff’s office, local police, and fire officials.

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Austrian university develops “inflatable” concrete dome method

BD+C

Constructing a concrete dome is a costly process, but this may change soon. A team from the Vienna University of Technology has developed a method that allows concrete domes to form with the use of air and steel cables instead of expensive, timber supporting structures. “[We Body Image: Blog Author: BD+C Staff.

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Digital Dryshack # 74: Notes from the Floor, World of Concrete 2015

Cassell Construction Estimating

A first-rate trade show such as World of Concrete in Las Vegas is one of the better investments we think a company can make. Back then I stayed the entire duration, affording the opportunity to take advantage of some of the excellent educational seminars on estimating, business management, and team-building, to name a few.

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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. With contractors having a tougher time finding skilled labor, it made sense to produce more concrete elements offsite.

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