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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

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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Concrete admixture

GCP Applied Technologies

Mid-range water reducers – These admixtures provide superior placeability and finishing for concrete flatwork, in commercial and high-end residential construciton. Organic water reducers – Most offered here are an aqueous solution of modified lignosulfonates containing a catalyst which promotes more complete hydration of Portland cement.

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When high-performance flooring adhesives lose the battle against alkalinity

GCP Applied Technologies

Alkalinity forms naturally during the reaction of Portland cement with water when concrete is mixed. Residential buildings. Retail buildings. At that point, the flooring itself can fall victim to the ravages of moisture and alkalinity. Negative Effects of Alkalinity. How common is alkalinity in concrete slabs? Arts & education.

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When high-performance flooring adhesives lose the battle against alkalinity

GCP Applied Technologies

Alkalinity forms naturally during the reaction of Portland cement with water when concrete is mixed. Residential buildings. Retail buildings. At that point, the flooring itself can fall victim to the ravages of moisture and alkalinity. Negative Effects of Alkalinity. How common is alkalinity in concrete slabs? Arts & education.

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Details of design and construction process of Burj Khalifa

Construction Cost Estimating

The 280,000 m2 (3,000,000 ft2) reinforced concrete is used for Dubai tower and employed for retail, a Giorgio Armani Hotel, residential and office. The wall concrete designated strengths vary from C80 to C60 cube strength and employ Portland cement and fly ash. The superstructure is supported with over 165 stories.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Fridays and is expanding to other cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, DC, Dallas and Houston. It is now fully developed and contains upscale retail and restaurants, Class A offices, a hotel and conference center, residential condominiums and City Hall. million square feet of retail space and 8.2

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

Ahold USA Retail. Horizon Residential Energy Services Maine, LLC. Rose Garden Arena/Portland Trail Blazers. Advanced Comfort Solutions, Inc. Advanced Furniture Services. Advanced Home Energy Solutions. Aedis Ince. Affiliated Engineers, Inc. AGR Consulting. AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. Airco Commercial Services, inc.