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

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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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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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Portland’s zoning reform looks to boost the ‘missing middle’ of housing

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The city council in Portland, Ore., recently approved the “Residential Infill Project” (RIP) , a package of amendments to the city’s zoning code that legalizes up to four homes on nearly any residential lot and sharply limits building sizes.

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Portland, Ore., City Council approves construction excise tax for affordable housing

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The Portland, Ore., Both residential and commercial projects are subject to the tax. The Oregon Legislature repealed a 17-year-old ban on inclusionary housing rules earlier this year, opening the door for Portland’s tax. . City Council approved a 1% construction excise tax.

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Downtown Portland's record $1B development includes little affordable housing

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Of the residential units built or under construction in the Oregon city since 2011, only 10% are categorized as affordable.

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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

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Here in Portland, Ore., As communities in the area grapple with how to get ready, discussions in Portland serve as a good example of the challenges of actually making upgrades. Earthquake retrofits are a hot topic in Portland, Oregon. Earthquake retrofitting requirements could be on the horizon in Portland.

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TYPES OF CEMENT AND THEIR USES

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Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) It is used for making concrete used in general construction. The colour of ordinary Portland cement is grey or greenish-grey. Widely, used in residential construction where a special type of cement properties is not required. Chemical compositions are silica-alumina, iron oxide, magnesia.