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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

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. Steel or wood is generally easier to adapt in a conversion.

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

BD+C

BR+A Consulting Engineers, and Code Red Consultants, there are feasible, cost-effective strategies for building mass timber labs that align with industry standards. The prototype's interior is aligned with lab planning best practices to provide the flexibility needed to accommodate a diverse set of scientific processes.

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Before writing the spec, have a dialogue with a green roof consultant or manufacturer to get concrete information about installation and maintenance costs. It’s becoming increasingly common for building owners to plan green roofs to help them comply with emerging storm water management legislation. Engage experts early on.

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What Is Isolated Foundation | Types of Isolated Foundations | Shape of Isolated Foundations | Design of Isolated Foundation | Advantage & Disadvantageof Isolated Foundation

CivilJungle

A 15 cm offset is usually given on all sides of the concrete bed. Where the base of concrete columns is a slab, steeped, or slopestyle. Also, Read: What Is Spread Footing | 8 Types of Spread Foundation | Concrete of Spread Footing | Spread Footing Design | Advantages & Disadvantages of Spread Footing.

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What Is Isolated Foundation | Types of Isolated Foundations | Shape of Isolated Foundations | Design of Isolated Foundation | Advantage & Disadvantageof Isolated Foundation

CivilJungle

A 15 cm offset is usually given on all sides of the concrete bed. Where the base of concrete columns is a slab, steeped, or slopestyle. Also, Read: What Is Spread Footing | 8 Types of Spread Foundation | Concrete of Spread Footing | Spread Footing Design | Advantages & Disadvantages of Spread Footing.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

CivilJungle

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. If reinforcement is required, slabs could also be pre-stressed or the concrete will be spilled over rebar positioned within the framework. What Is a Slab? Types of Slabs.

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Exploring OSHA’s General Fall Protection Requirements

Safety Services Company

If a guardrail system is chosen to provide the fall protection, and a controlled access zone has already been established for leading edge work, the control line may be used in lieu of a guardrail along the edge that parallels the leading edge. Precast concrete erection 1926.501(b)(12). Residential construction 1926.501(b)(13).

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