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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas

BD+C

The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/16/2023 - 08:29 Office Buildings Gensler's Duanne Render looks at the incentives that could bring more office-to-residential conversions to life. Clair West , Toronto, Ontario.

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Innovation Leads Underground For Suffolk Residential Project

ENR Construction

In South Florida, Suffolk is constructing underground parking garages in the face of sea level change, including on a current project to restore a historic 14-story hotel where a basement surrounds the hotel whose facade is being saved.

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A Look Back at 75 Years of the Backhoe Loader

Construction Business Owner

The post-World War II era was one of enormous innovation and economic growth. In fact, residential construction in the suburbs accounted for 75% of total construction at the time. As millions of servicemen returned home, the housing market exploded, with 2.5 million homes built from 1946 to 1948.

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Two 56-story prefabricated towers will make up Singapore?s newest residential district

BD+C

Avenue South Residences will be an innovative and eco-conscious residential district in Singapore anchored by two, 56-story skyscrapers nestled among five historically preserved buildings. The towers will be composed of prefabricated units and built among a backdrop of five four-story heritage, Art Deco-style buildings on Silat Avenue.

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AHF Products: Legacy Driven & Innovation Focused

Pro Builder

AHF Products: Legacy Driven & Innovation Focused kcichowicz Fri, 03/31/2023 - 07:13 For more than 150 years, the brands of AHF Products® have stood for innovation, creative and inspirational new ideas, fine craftsmanship, and impeccable quality. Inside Video Series Inside Video Series sponsored

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Ranked: Seven innovative noise reduction materials for commercial spaces

Construction Specifier

Commercial spaces are often large, bustling structures, required to withstand a high volume of human and machine traffic, more than a residential property. To help manage this issue, this article ranks seven innovative materials, from most to least comprehensive, that can reduce noise in commercial spaces.

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U40 Leadership Summit 2022—The Power of Innovation

Pro Builder

U40 Leadership Summit 2022—The Power of Innovation. U40 is a community of the brightest, most innovative young leaders in the residential construction market. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 13:59. This Summit offers young executives a short retreat in order to gain a new perspective on their businesses.