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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Health And Safety Professionals Develop and enforce safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance with regulations. Ensure indoor comfort and air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Provide accurate cost assessments to guide budgeting and bidding processes.

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Illuminating wellbeing: Rethinking indoor light implementation

Construction Specifier

Many design elements go into every stage of the construction process, from initial drawings to materials selection, but there is one building design aspect often overlooked: the impact of indoor lighting. This 24-hour wellness lamp cycles through sunrise, daytime, sunset, 
and nighttime hues to regulate the body’s internal clock.

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NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter: Reflecting on 2022, Looking Ahead to 2023

Pro Builder

During the show, we announced a new partnership between NAHB and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to introduce more of America’s youth to potential careers in residential construction and provide young people with opportunities for career exploration through skills-based learning activities.

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2018 IgCC to be Adopted in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

It is worthy of note that a second jurisdiction, Montgomery County, Maryland (that includes the municipality of Gaithersburg) has promulgated regulations adopting the 2018 IgCC, but the code is not yet in effect. Most significant, drawing on the current law, the Baltimore version of the 2018 IgCC is a voluntary code.

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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

BD+C

Rob Atkinson and Chris Forney Office Buildings Headquarters Architects Regulations Energy Efficiency Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Many companies are striving to achieve climate neutrality , which involves bringing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down to net zero on an annual basis. Our resolve is the key.

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National Fire Prevention Week draws attention to workplace fire prevention plans and emergency action plans

Safety Services Company

National Fire Prevention Week draws attention to workplace fire prevention plans and emergency action plans. An Emergency Action Plan that follows OSHA regulations must include the following: the way employees are expected to report fires or other emergencies. procedures for evacuation and escape routes for all employees.

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