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When office-to-residential conversion works

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When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space. That’s why downtowns are filled with offices.” “If

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DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize

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They will integrate smart circuit splitters to avoid the need for costly electrical panel upgrades. will use smart circuit switching between 240-volt electric end uses while monitoring whole-home current draw to provide control logic and eliminate coincident peak loads. Aris Hydronics Aris Hydronics, Inc.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. This includes site preparation, excavation, foundation work, framing, and installation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

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Service Management Construction Software | Construction Manager Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

From managing service contracts, to generating work orders at the office or in the field, to efficiently dispatching technicians, Spectrum Service Management Construction Software provides a complete solution for all aspects of your service business. Create or append work orders from incoming service requests. Request a Demo.

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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

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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.

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Grain Bins as Affordable Housing

Natural Building

The electric and plumbing on the exterior walls are accessible without demolition after they are built. With a floor or two above the main floor there is the opportunity for extended family, rental income or live in healthcare. These are not a compromise but an upgrade. They are built on the same principle as high-performance coolers.

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

Levelset

This type of damage may leave electrical contractors unable to foot the bill. Why can an electrical contractor use insurance? Which types of policies are available to electrical contractors? For larger projects, an electrical contractor may set their GL amount according to a GC or project owner’s requirements.