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Studio Egret West to transform former Heinz HQ into London housing

Deezen

A courtyard pool will be restored While the sculptural external concrete frames that animate the three-storey buildings will be retained, curtain wall glazing will be replaced to meet the current safety and environmental standards. The images are by Hism.

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REX creates "holy grail" combination of performance spaces in Providence

Deezen

It has a number of automated safety features including a laser system that halts operations if something is detected between two moving parts. It has a number of safety features that allow it to be safe for students In addition to its flexibility, the structure was designed to make the arts visible to the campus.

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SOM covers computing college at MIT in large glass shingles

Deezen

Other recent projects by SOM include a "vertical campus" in Cambridge for the US Department of Transportation in Cambridge and a supertall skyscraper with "monolithic simplicity" in New York City. The photography is by Dave Burk and Lucas Blair Simpson.

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Henning Larsen creates gridded facade for Minneapolis Public Service Building

Deezen

Plumbing and fire protection engineers: Obernel Engineering. Civil engineers: EVS. Life safety/code consultant: Jensen Hughes. Vertical transportation consultant: Lerch Bates. Traffic and pedestrian consultant: Greenway Transportation Planning; Traffic Impact Group.

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Visa’s Market Support Center by Henning Larsen is completeheadq

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Studio Landscape architect: GLS Landscape architect (China Basin Park): SCAPE Construction manager: Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company Structural engineer: Thornton Tomasetti, OLMM Civil engineer: BKF Building enclosure consultant: Heintges MEP design: Acco, AFP, PAE, Cupertino LEED consultant: Brightworks Waterproofing consultant: SGH Lighting (..)

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A Conversation with Mohamed Mousa: Navigating Site Supervision, Sustainability and Safety in the UAE’s Thriving Construction Industry

RMJM Architecture

My journey into site supervision began after I obtained my degree in Civil Engineering. I started my career as a site engineer with a large construction company, where my initial responsibilities included overseeing construction site activities, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Structural engineers are also able to give recommendations on repairing or retrofitting dilapidated structural systems in older buildings. Since the safety of occupants within the building relies much upon the structure, it’s always a good move to include a structural engineer within your budget.