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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

BD+C

Office to residential repositioning at 1 St. Office-to-residential conversion could be a way to repopulate our downtowns, while also allowing for a broader mix of people and new degree of vibrancy. So what if we could solve one problem with the other? Clair Ave West, Toronto, Canada.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

In this prolonged pandemic environment, architects have been challenged to expand the footprint of usable space to the outdoors, a trend that is impacting all building typologies and markets including residential. serves as chief engineer for GKD-USA, a leader in metal fabrics for architectural applications, based in Cambridge, Maryland.

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How Industrialized Construction Is Changing the Way We Build   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Companies building data centers, big pharma, residential, hospitality, hospitals, and infrastructure, are using IC to accelerate building projects and roadways with shorter schedules and improved quality. heavily traveled corridors ?crumbling And in Boston,? Suffolk Construction ?and Industrial . Infrastructure .

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

Both consumers and the corporate sector with respect to business and travel events are putting more pressure on owners and developers than ever before to become more eco-friendly. She feels that marketing and brand partnerships could play an enormous role in increasing the usage of these materials.

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TMT Steel Bar – Manufacturing & Construction Basics

Construction Cost Estimating

Mild steel bar : With a low tensile strength, mild steel bars are easy to produce and are used in allowing and manufacturing of a steel structure fabrication used in the construction work. Deformed bars : Deformed steel bar has come up with normal ductility and has applications in residential, commercial and infrastructure fields.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Business Facilities

As the epicenter for art, wine and music in West Texas, more than six million visitors travel to Lubbock and spend a combined $840 million annually. Not only does the “Hub City” see leisure travelers, but business travelers, conference attendees and athletes visit Lubbock for meetings and tournaments.

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Modern Front Door Ideas | What Should We Utilize for Supplies |

CivilJungle

The goal of the contemporary style in residential architecture is to maximise productivity and cut expenses through mass production. Travellers were welcome to rest and have a meal, and during the Civil War in the Underground Railroad, runaway slaves would also see a red door as a sign of a safe house. What Does a Red Front Door Mean?

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