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How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel

BD+C

Updating lighting supports both brand and security. Located in a federally designated opportunity zone, the project seeks to create much-needed, cost-effective office and research space to support expanding innovation, technology and manufacturing needs across Tampa. Utilize existing infrastructure.

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Are Your Hotel General Contractors Checked In or Out?

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Englewood completed renovations to guests rooms and the main restaurant as well as created a fitness and wellness center above the main ball room of the famed Drake Hotel in Chicago. If they walk into a hotel lobby and see a construction zone, there is a good chance they will take their business elsewhere. percent in 2013.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

Negligence in securing equipment, particularly when it’s dangling from ladders, beams, or other surfaces. The essentials are to secure tools and equipment, donning protective gear, and properly stocking materials. Other common reasons why debris ends up falling from a construction site includes: . Brain Injuries.

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Variation among Lap Length and Development Length (Anchorage)

Construction Cost Estimating

To transmit the load from one member to another securely & efficiently, reinforcement bars should have been tightly attached at both ends to resist skidding of the bars. Lap Length: Lap length stands for the length of the overlap of bar necessary for securely delivering stress from one bar to another.

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Design Ideas for Flexible-Use Spaces 2.0

Pro Builder

C Laundry room/ drop zone /beverage center/pantry. Located on the main floor, people can define how they use this space, as a school room, playroom, or creative space. Photos, above and below: Main floor dedicated flex space used as a school room. . A Main entry. A Main entry. FIRST FLOOR. SECOND FLOOR.

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All About of Corrosion | What Is Corrosion | 9 Different Types of Corrosion

CivilJungle

Fretting corrosion happens at the two exposure zone of metals which will connect jointly, and this usually looks when the exposure space will pacify to fall and difference. This corrosion can be straightforward in fastening and engaging, secure floor, etc. Main Causes of Corrosion. 3 Main Causes of Corrosion.

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Five Retail Construction Tips from Zara’s New Magnificent Mile Store

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The challenges faced in vertical retail store construction , like Zara at Chicago Place, are more complex than most shopping center construction projects as you need to be on the same page with a shopping center’s holy trinity: security personnel, dock managers and mall management. 5. Sleep is for sissies.

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