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Employing granite and rainscreens for upscale finishes

Construction Specifier

By Jason Kron While open joint or rainscreen cladding systems have become an industry standard, many design teams overlook the opportunity of incorporating natural stone into the plan. However, when an upscale finish or greater design freedom is desired, granite offers the ideal solution. Will the stone panels remain secure?

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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Employment Opportunities In The Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

From designing to planning and project management to creation, construction jobs play a significant role in building a site. Generally, construction experts and professionals make sure that the projects they build are attractive, secure and sustainable. Today's Guest Article Is From Samantha Jones.

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Designing arts spaces that curate inclusivity

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Designing arts spaces that curate inclusivity 0 qpurcell Tue, 06/20/2023 - 12:51 Performing Arts Centers GBBN's Julia Clements and Marcene Kinney, AIA, LEED AP, talk tips for designing inclusive arts spaces. Unfortunately, the design of the space is often overlooked. As humans, we respond positively to nature.

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4 Ways To Improve Construction Safety In High-Traffic Areas

Construction Marketing

Thus, as an employer or construction company entrepreneur, you’re responsible for ensuring the safety of your employees, pedestrians, and motorists whenever you have construction work in progress. There are training videos and worksheets available on safety and security measures.

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The just cause in behavioral health design: Make it right

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The just cause in behavioral health design: Make it right 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:42 Healthcare Facilities NAC Architecture shares strategies for approaching behavioral health design collaboratively and thoughtfully, rather than simply applying a set of blanket rules.

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Balfour wins £42m Little Horsted substation contract

Construction Enquirer

Balfour Beatty has secured a £42m contract from National Grid to construct the Little Horsted Substation Grid Supply Point in East Sussex. Works are due to commence in early 2024 with completion expected in Autumn 2025.

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