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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. Design teams are also seeking higher strength concrete from their precast manufacturers. Retail buildings.

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Prepping For Reentry: 8 Facility Maintenance Steps For Reopening Commercial Properties

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Here in Englewood Construction’s home state of Illinois, we are on track to move into Phase 3 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan at the end of the month, which will allow offices, manufacturing, retail and salons to reopen to the public under specific guidelines.

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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. Design teams are also seeking higher strength concrete from their precast manufacturers. Retail buildings.

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Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology

Job Order Contracting

Examples of commercial sector buildings include retail stores, office buildings, government buildings, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and leisure and recreational facilities. Office (14% of consumption). Professional and government offices, Banks. Hospitals, Medical offices. Lodging (6% of consumption).

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Senate Bill 370 (passed) requires that each county recycling plan address the collection and recycling of recyclable materials from specified large office buildings by October 1, 2020. Water and Sewer Services. Forest Cover.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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The design for the 133,000-square-foot Amada Solution Center in Schaumburg was inspired by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. From the March/April 2014 issue.

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The benefits and drawbacks of mixed-use development

The Korte Company

First, mixed-use developments allow for the consolidation of infrastructure as opposed to designing and building independent systems. Examples of this include: A single or significantly fewer costly sewer tap-ins. Design-Build firms are perfect for mixed-use development. Unified electrical and water service. Union Station in St.

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