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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Issue 3: Structural design for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing Coordinate with the structural engineering team as you plan unit layouts, plumbing, and HVAC. Determining whether the floor plate is made of concrete, steel, or wood has a significant impact in the feasibility of a project. Portland, Ore. enacted Title 24.85

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

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It eliminates the need to drill in slabs for an electrical and plumbing unit. It eliminates the necessity to drill in slabs for electrical and plumbing units. Replacing a flat roof with a pitched roof on an existing structure is not always feasible. Not feasible for buildings with multiple levels or complex plans.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Fridays and is expanding to other cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, DC, Dallas and Houston. The City intends to create a financially feasible, operationally self–sustainable signature facility that will promote economic development, create jobs and enhance educational offerings.

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