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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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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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Green Code Mandatory on April 1 For All Building in Baltimore

Green Building Law Update

Baltimore City adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as an overlay to the City’s building, fire and related codes effective April 1, 2015. By Jacqueline Lusk and Stuart Kaplow. one or two family dwellings, etc.). This delay in effective date is a big deal.

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What Will It Take for the Construction Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions?

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Building materials, machines, lights, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and other components contribute to the pollution. Residential and commercial buildings produce about 40% of greenhouse gas emissions each year, and construction practices contribute to the general pollution rate.

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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities

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In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Materiality was selected based on recycled content, composition transparency, production impacts, and low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

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Promoting wellness in urban communities

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In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Materiality was selected based on recycled content, composition transparency, production impacts, and low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

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Why zoning is fundamental to construction planning

Lets Build

What is zoning. Zoning relates to government regulations that guide what can and cannot be built on any property. For any construction project, you can refer to the local, municipal or city zoning map to determine what zoning classification your construction site belongs to. Why zoning matters to construction.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. It is important to note that new building is not always a negative.