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How Winter Weather Can Hamper Productivity In Hazardous Working Zones

Constructonomics

Just as that little water pipe on the outside wall of a home can easily freeze when the temperature drops below zero, then it’s no surprise that the same can be said for similar pipework in construction zones – the only difference being that they’re larger pipes, more vital and the consequences can be more serious.

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The mighty zone tool – poetry in BIM-ming

DebunkTheBIM

I’ve been besotted by ArchiCAD’s ‘zone tool’ lately. I had not always been a fan of it, early in my career, seriously disliked it even, mainly because of its ugly, big zone-stamp. Have grown out of that stage, thank’ goodness and amongst other more crucial things in life, I rediscovered the ‘zone tool’.

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Homebuyers Are Hesitant to Move to Housing Markets Hit by Extreme Weather

Pro Builder

While the majority of all demographics surveyed expressed hesitation about moving to at-risk regions, Gen Z respondents were the least likely to relocate to risky areas, while 52% of Baby Boomers were hesitant to move to extreme weather zones. The answer is nowhere. This is Florida—hurricanes and flooding come with the territory.

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Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality

Pro Builder

A more efficient conditioned air distribution system optimizes zoned heating, cooling, and fresh-air ventilation equipment for ideal indoor comfort. ton variable refrigerant flow (VRF) zone-controlled heat pump system to provide space heating and cooling. Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality. Wed, 09/28/2022 - 12:05.

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

BD+C

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. The end result transformed a former Barnes & Noble bookstore into a flexible, efficient and inspiring space named The Zone.

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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses

BD+C

Smaller, more intimate areas such as this gathering zone adjacent to the main atrium at University of Illinois’ Turner Hall can serve as a haven for students who feel intimidated by larger spaces. The atrium off the main entrance is a large open space with terrazzo floors and high ceilings.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Chris Christie reorganized New Jersey’s economic development incentive programs into two categories: GrowNJ, which is now the state’s main job-creation incentive program, and the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Program (ERG), New Jersey’s developer incentive program. With his signature on the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013, Gov.

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