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Populous picked for $175M Texas Longhorns stadium renovations

Construction Dive

Renovation at the venue's south end zone will add concessions, seats, offices and facilities and fully enclose the University of Texas at Austin's 95-year-old arena for the first time.

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Preparing and protecting facilities from flood risks

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy iStock By Kimberly Kilroy, PE, RRC, CDT and Peter Spanos, PE, CFM, LEED AP As sea level continues to rise and weather patterns become more severe and less predictable, flood mitigation is becoming a critical part of new construction design and existing building renovations and maintenance. Zone A has a high risk of flooding.

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LEDs accentuate the architecture at a renovated public library

BD+C

In renovating and expanding the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling, Ill., Design elements such as colored-glass room dividers and distinctive curvatures in the carpet, ceiling panels, and light fixtures create definition between zones in the library.

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Storage Units: Are They Worth Buying Or Building?

Construction Marketing

Up until the renovation is finished, having a storage unit will assist in keeping everything orderly and in great condition, as dust and mold are the last things anyone wants to see cover their furniture and equipment. Instead of paying for any commercial worth, you only pay for the land and renovations. .

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Warning: Adding on to Your Building May Not Be Possible

Wolgast Corporation

Expanding their existing space to make more room for additional manpower or machinery could be more affordable than building new or renovating another building. An architect or design/builder can help you identify zoning and setback requirements to help you make decisions.

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When Tackling Inflation, Addressing Soaring Housing Costs Must Come First, Experts Say

Pro Builder

This can be done in any number of ways, including tax breaks, grants, access to less expensive capital and incentives to get local decision-makers to ease zoning rules and restrictions on development.

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Zoned geothermal system is answer for historic dorm renovation

Contractor Magazine

By Christopher King. Summer school project puts contractor to the test. Elliott Hall and Stoddard Hall are two of the oldest dormitories in the country. Over the years the university had added steam heat to both halls and beefed up the insulation, but the heating system was inefficient. read more.

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