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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement.

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A good time to invest in the future.

Cassell Construction Estimating

For those with overhead under control, it’s a good time to enjoy some outdoor activities and vacation time with family and friends. Not unexpectedly, there’s still plenty of bad news: ENR’s construction revenue data (updated through second quarter) show the commercial market still declining, especially in retail and office construction.

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The high cost of low maintenance

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Cracking and spalling in the overhead concrete pan joist framing on the roof level as well as distressed concrete and post-tensioned tendon corrosion at the roof joists were also observed. The total estimated cost of the repair was $700,000.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Brampton’s young, educated and diverse labor force is matched by its ideal location. Brampton has access to a large pool of highly skilled workers and to trained employees and graduates from first-rate post-secondary educational institutions. These companies then process and package it for sale to retail and wholesale markets.

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Walk on By? If You're Ignoring Waste, It's at Your Own Expense

Pro Builder

The discussions are highly educational and not everyone agrees, which provokes further debate—a good thing! Yet, quick analysis by knowledgeable, educated people in our industry—after I’d given them the details—called it “five bucks.” Rather than present our findings immediately, I ask readers to do their analysis and share.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors. Overhead Rapid Coiling Doors. 08 33 26 Overhead Coiling Grilles. 08 33 43 Overhead Coiling Smoke Curtains. 08 33 44 Overhead Coiling Fire Curtains. 11 01 50 Operation and Maintenance of Educational and Scientific Equipment. Accessories. 07 71 00 Roof Specialties. 08 51 23.13

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors. Overhead Rapid Coiling Doors. 08 33 26 Overhead Coiling Grilles. 08 33 43 Overhead Coiling Smoke Curtains. 08 33 44 Overhead Coiling Fire Curtains. 11 01 50 Operation and Maintenance of Educational and Scientific Equipment. Accessories. 07 71 00 Roof Specialties. 08 51 23.13