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Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building

Wolgast Corporation

This preliminary phase includes a floorplan, exterior elevations (if applicable), code and zoning checks, and an initial engineering analysis. We also gain all permit approvals, get materials ordered, and trade contractors scheduled for construction to commence at this time.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

BD+C

As a result, the security guard, no longer needed for the most part to secure the building from unauthorized visitors nor positioned behind a massive stone reception desk, is now free to meet and interact with lobby users more like an ambassador or even a concierge in a comfortable, inviting lobby zone. 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.

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Q&A On Interpretations of Fall Protection for Steel Erection

Safety Services Company

Can employees install a curtain wall in a Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ)? Only employees who are connectors – because they are installing metal decking – are allowed in a Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ) and are exempt from the general steel erection fall protection threshold of 15 ft. high in favor of the connector threshold of 30 ft.

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Q&A On Interpretations of Fall Protection for Steel Erection

Safety Services Company

Can employees install a curtain wall in a Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ)? Only employees who are connectors – because they are installing metal decking – are allowed in a Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ) and are exempt from the general steel erection fall protection threshold of 15 ft. high in favor of the connector threshold of 30 ft.

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All About Pony Wall | What Is a Pony Wall | Uses of Pony Wall | Pros and Cons of Pony Wall

CivilJungle

It provides a rigid base to join a siding and permits more wall places to hang photos. It must be hard to construct an indoor pattern image for a clear- notion surface idea from time to time, and the pony wall will apply to separate zones with many purposes for living room or dining. Staircase Entryway. Great Room Separator.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: BIM authorizing estimating.

Construction Cost Estimating

Vico Cost Explorer™ provides visual monitoring system with which a estimator can quickly hold and transmit project cost variances, compare them to targeted costs and track cost drivers. Innovaya Visual Estimating. Permits & Building Codes for Construction. Vico Cost Explorer. Blog Archive. ► 2012. (18).

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Sage include a new SQL Server.

Construction Cost Estimating

Sage employs Microsofts.NET framework to model businesses processes and construct a very visual, user-friendly interface with the same look and feel across modules. If you are a newbie in the estimating service zone then you should know about construction estimating checklist and how to organize them. Blog Archive. ► 2012. (18).

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