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Lessons learned from 70 years of building cities

BD+C

The urban fabric pulls the corners of the building outward, orienting views as the building also gestures to surrounding locations: the harbor, the developing Seaport and Congress Street, as well as the Boston Convention Center. From buildings and interiors, innovative ideas can transform the fabric of cities.

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The first hallmark of sustainability: Put on a roof that lasts a long time

Construction Specifier

Whether the roofing system needs to protect a big-box retailer or a building with intricate architectural details, the continuing growth in demand for a high-quality, durable roofing material with a long life cycle is reflected today in more roofing manufacturers offering a PVC option to their customers.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

Business Facilities

We have their full product life cycle and tools here with kiosks and other types of interface points where people can actually touch and feel those types of solutions to understand how they work. Top sectors include computer electronics, health and medical devices, and fabricated metals and heavy machinery.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

01 43 19 Fabricator Qualifications. 01 90 00 Life Cycle Activities. 03 22 00 Fabric and Grid Reinforcing. 03 22 13 Galvanized Welded Wire Fabric Reinforcing. 03 22 16 Epoxy-Coated Welded Wire Fabric Reinforcing. 04 43 16 Stone Fabrications. 05 01 50 Maintenance of Metal Fabrications.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

01 43 19 Fabricator Qualifications. 01 90 00 Life Cycle Activities. 03 22 00 Fabric and Grid Reinforcing. 03 22 13 Galvanized Welded Wire Fabric Reinforcing. 03 22 16 Epoxy-Coated Welded Wire Fabric Reinforcing. 04 43 16 Stone Fabrications. 05 01 50 Maintenance of Metal Fabrications.