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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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Court Rules Onsite Renewable Energy Permitted In All Zoning Districts

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In a hugely important judicial decision advancing onsite renewable energy, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has found ground mounted solar photovoltaics to be an “accessory use” permitted as of right in all zoning districts. Such zoning interpretations risk stalling a key segment of the clean energy sector.

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Aging in Place Community Amenities for Wellness and Longevity

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In order to prevent social isolation and loneliness, many builders and designers are adding multifamily units to their community portfolios and including common areas like gardens and terraces on every floor of multi-level residential buildings. Design Best Practices. Community Development. Community Development.

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Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System

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Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System. Today, PEX is the predominant plumbing system in new residential construction. . Now, a new duct system is set to transform the home heating and cooling industry in the same way, thanks to early investments by the Building Technologies Office at the U.S.

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Storage Units: Are They Worth Buying Or Building?

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Be it residential or for commercial purposes, they’ll probably be required in some cases. . As they’d have to pay a hefty sum to rent a larger office, a more cost-effective option is to get storage units. But by acquiring a storage unit, they know for sure that their belongings will be secure until their return. .

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When office-to-residential conversion works

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When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space. That’s why downtowns are filled with offices.” “If

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

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It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. The new law builds on Christie’s commitment to revitalizing New Jersey’s cities. Christie said.

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