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Zoning Laws Stop Wind

Green Building Law Update

The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. Most zoning laws, including those in New York, do not provide for or otherwise recognize an equitable doctrine that would allow for the tolling of the time period of zoning approvals.

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Welding 101: 6 Different Types

Construction Marketing

Stick welding uses a source of power that sends out a constant current electric arc. The current flows through the flux coated welding electrode—the coating makes sure the weld zone isn’t exposed to air while the rod is melting. That’s why it’s a simpler process, but it also makes it harder to master than, say, MIG welding.

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Building Life-cycle Costs and Physical Asset Total Cost of Ownership Management (TCO)

Job Order Contracting

In most cases it helpful to separate the building/structure into major systems and run life-cycle costs individually bases upon materials and equipment used. Services – Conveying / Plumbing / HVAC / FIre Protection / Electrical. Single Zone 18 b. Electric 25. Electric 15. Electric Radiant or Convector 10.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

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REINFORCEMENT CORROSION-CAUSES & PREVENTION

The Constructor

Concrete is capable of conducting and electric current and acts as the electrolyte with the circuit being completed by the bar through which the electrons can flow. MINIMISING THE RISK OF CORROSION: The quality and depth of concrete in the cover zone are all important in minimizing the risk of corrosion as shown in fig.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Electrical Estimating Takeoff Sheet

Construction Cost Estimating

Electrical Estimating Takeoff Sheet. Electrical Takeoff will provide the most accurate takeoff specifically designed for your company. Make note of building feeders when doing your take-off and preparing an electrical estimate. Then leverage your electrical estimating software to add these to your project costs.

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Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings?

BD+C

As a doctorate student at University of Massachusetts Amherst, I was part of an ongoing research effort looking into the potential uses for thermoelectric (TE) materials in buildings. What are thermoelectric materials? Thermoelectric materials are “smart” materials. Several departments contributed to the project.