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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Court Rules Onsite Renewable Energy Permitted In All Zoning Districts

Green Building Law Update

In a hugely important judicial decision advancing onsite renewable energy, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has found ground mounted solar photovoltaics to be an “accessory use” permitted as of right in all zoning districts. Such zoning interpretations risk stalling a key segment of the clean energy sector.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Rheem, Uponor, Taco, Webstone, Noritz, Flomatic

Contractor Magazine

This week's gallery highlights a smart electric water heater; a smart water monitor; a zone valve for hydronic heating; a union ball for piped systems; a residential combi boiler; and a deep well check valve.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Rheem, Phyn, Taco, Webstone, Noritz, Flomatic

Contractor Magazine

This week's gallery highlights a smart electric water heater; a smart water monitor; a zone valve for hydronic heating; a union ball for piped systems; a residential combi boiler; and a deep well check valve.

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

vetoed an increase in the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard that would have resulted in higher electricity prices across the State. The legislation has been characterized as a “tax increase” to be levied upon every electricity ratepayer in Maryland. of their total electric supply into Maryland.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Electrical Estimating Takeoff Sheet

Construction Cost Estimating

Electrical Estimating Takeoff Sheet. Electrical Takeoff will provide the most accurate takeoff specifically designed for your company. Make note of building feeders when doing your take-off and preparing an electrical estimate. Then leverage your electrical estimating software to add these to your project costs.

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Latest electrical estimating software can smooth the work process of

Construction Cost Estimating

Latest electrical estimating software can smooth the work process of electrical engineers and electrical estimators. Before the commencement of any construction work, electricians and construction managers should estimate the amount and cost of electricity essential for a specific location. Posted by Rajib Dey.