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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Civic services such as water supply, drainage sewers, electric lines, telephone lines, etc. The requirements of site for buildings with different occupancies are different. The site should command a good view of landscape such a hill, river, lake, etc. Soil at site should not be of made up type as far as possible.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

As we discuss the multitude of factors influencing the layout of a warehouse, we’ll share stories from past warehouse construction projects and actual drawings made during the early stages of projects to illustrate how discussions about these important assets turn into plans on paper. Racking is an important warehouse floor plan factor.

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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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That said, commercial construction clients concerned about the environmental impact of a construction project should know a construction firm does not have to hold special credentials or even pursue project certification in order to implement a variety of sustainable commercial construction techniques.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: An Alternative.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. What characteristics of the property and its environment can be leveraged to make the building more sustainable? Where will it be located?

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

ElectriCities service area. Photo: ElectriCities.). Stemming from their wired and wireless network expansion announced last fall, AT&T plans to hire 120 people across South Carolina—filling 50 vacancies and hiring for 70 new positions. Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman said he’s in awe of Boeing’s expansion plans.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In 2013, the group was awarded a Technical Assistance grant from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). It produced a comprehensive report on the importance of manufacturing for the Corridor, a communications and marketing report, sustainability report and a strategic plan. METHOD BREAKS GROUND FOR FIRST U.S.

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