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How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel

BD+C

Before you bring in the demo crew, have a team of structural engineers help you find opportunities to save time, money and headaches. Your structural engineers may find that the existing bones present you with a lot of opportunities. Updating lighting supports both brand and security. Don’t overlook what you have.

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New Civil Engineering Technology 2022

CivilJungle

The innovation in 2021 in civil construction is, glazing integrated photovoltaic that can help generate their electricity to buildings, into a solar panel by turning the whole building envelope. Forming facades, windows , and roofs as a structural building material, Polydoris a company that provides transparent photovoltaic glass.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

Just the bare labor component includes adders such as fringe benefits, unemployment insurances (federal and state), social security taxes, public liability costs, and builders risk insurance. Mr. Woolsey has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering and a Masters degree in Business Administration.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

AIA: American Institute of Architects, American Insurance Association. AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. ELEC: Electrical. ELECT: Electrical. ENG: Engineer. ENGR: Engineer. EP: Electrical Panelboard, Explosion Proof. EWC: Electric Water Cooler. EWH: Electric Water Heater.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Brady McKinney , Huston Electric. Katy has done a tremendous job engaging clients and cultivating strong relationships that have resulted in securing long-term contracts. Giana started her career in civil and structural engineering, working on both domestic and international programs. Director, Electrical Contracting.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use. In an effort to continue this success, GSA is evaluating the building rating tools at its disposal, as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. Assa Abloy Door Security Solutions.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

AIA: American Institute of Architects, American Insurance Association. AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. ELEC: Electrical. ELECT: Electrical. ENG: Engineer. ENGR: Engineer. EP: Electrical Panelboard, Explosion Proof. EWC: Electric Water Cooler. EWH: Electric Water Heater.