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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Determining whether the floor plate is made of concrete, steel, or wood has a significant impact in the feasibility of a project. To make that switch, crews spent six months removing 1,600 precast-concrete panels, each weighing 7,000 to 14,000 pounds. Seattle, Wash., Portland, Ore. enacted Title 24.85

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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. Some cities like Boston, Portland, and Seattle are requiring developers to mitigate their building’s impact on the region’s storm water system. Engage experts early on.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Fridays and is expanding to other cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, DC, Dallas and Houston. The City intends to create a financially feasible, operationally self–sustainable signature facility that will promote economic development, create jobs and enhance educational offerings. million project.

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