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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.

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Designing worship spaces for “Zoom” congregations

Construction Specifier

The fellowship hall designed for the Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York, will feature a large liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor that will allow for service transmission to guests outside the sanctuary. When designing religious places, the focus is on creating multifunctional spaces. Design considerations.

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5 Best Work Boot Dryer

Work Gearz

If you prefer a portable boot dryer, check out the DryGuy Travel DX Work Boot Dryer. DryGuy Travel DX Two AC/DC power adaptor, works in an auto Yes One year. This dryer is designed to dry both boots and gloves. DryGuy Travel DX Work Boot Dryer. DryGuy Travel Dry DX Boot Dryer and Shoe Dryer. No shrinking.

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Why Hiring a Non-Local Commercial Construction Contractor is Crazy…Like a Fox

HardHatChat

The travel expenses alone for a non-local general contractor would inflate a retail construction bid to the point where the job isn’t economical. You’ll have an easier time with local jurisdictional construction and permit approvals. I’m sure you’re reading this headline and thinking one of the following: A. Well, it’s not like that.

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Terex AC 1000 proves its worth in two wind turbine erection projects

Digger Blog

The AC 1000 showcased its high level of flexibility when it had to move to the project’s second site, traveling a distance of about 500 meters with a configuration that included the luffing fly jib’s base, the extension adapter, the superlift system, the mounted outriggers, and 68 tonnes counterweight.

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Gary Korte: Experience is the best teacher

The Korte Company

There, the KC-46A fuel maintenance hangar , KC-46A depot maintenance hangar and an industrial PMXG plating facility mark some of The Korte Company’s biggest, most complex military-grade construction Design-Build projects to date. He especially thrived at Design-Build jobs that involved a lot of direct contact with owners.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

Pro Builder

Photo: Paul Moore Studio Living in Comfort Desert Comfort, with its flat roofs, deep overhangs, and neutral-toned stucco exterior, was designed to blend into the Southwestern landscape. Now that LaLiberte has moved in, he is enjoying the results of his and the design/build team’s careful planning and execution.

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