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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

“…nature makes people happier and healthier via our nontangible connections to ecosystems … the positive effects of nature on physiological health and mental health have been unequivocally documented.”. serves as chief engineer for GKD-USA, a leader in metal fabrics for architectural applications, based in Cambridge, Maryland.

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How (and why) Trimble created the world’s most detailed record EVER of an ancient Roman landmark

BD+C

Trimble is not in the business of documenting historic landmarks. We traveled to Turkey to create a 3D model of our location to use as the foundation for the project, The Great Library. If a picture is worth a million words, a point cloud model is worth exponentially more. The short answer: for you! there you have it!

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. Architect/Engineer’s Guidelines, Quality Control, and other related documents in effect at. JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC) EXECUTION GUIDE. the time of award.

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Bending Railings to Your Will

Revit OpEd

Obviously it won't really do the job for fabrication or construction documentation. Past Egress Posts (a summary) Egress Path Egress Path Update Egress Path Tags - New Versions Egress Path of Travel Uh Oh Egress Example Update Egress Regress Egress Family Arc Version. Back to the idea of millwork.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

Both consumers and the corporate sector with respect to business and travel events are putting more pressure on owners and developers than ever before to become more eco-friendly. She feels that marketing and brand partnerships could play an enormous role in increasing the usage of these materials.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The buildingSMART alliance TM Conference will help you understand how BIM can better integrate the design, construction, fabrication and operation processes, and provide you with the latest metrics available to assess industry progress. Now is the time to expand your knowledge of all things BIM and find ways to implement it in your work.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The buildingSMART alliance TM Conference will help you understand how BIM can better integrate the design, construction, fabrication and operation processes, and provide you with the latest metrics available to assess industry progress. Now is the time to expand your knowledge of all things BIM and find ways to implement it in your work.

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