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Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS): An Essential Solution for Sustainable Construction

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Image Courtesy of Terraco In today's construction industry, achieving energy efficiency, sustainability and safety along with aesthetics are essential goals for architects and consultants. Terraco EIFS offers a cost-effective method to achieve thermally efficient external walls, significantly reducing energy consumption and operational costs.

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Carlo Ratti Associati proposes replacement for collapsed Baltimore bridge

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According to the New York Times, the incident remains under the process of investigation , while Reuters reported Maryland officials aim for a 2028 completion of a replacement , with proposals requested by the end of May 2024.

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SOM unveils design for Singapore's first supertall skyscraper

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SOM also emphasized the "post-pandemic" aspects of the tower, which it said has a focus on the health and safety of the occupants. The skyscraper has a prospective completion date of 2028. The studio added that engineered bamboo will be used for some aspects of the construction, though no specific details were given.

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"The fascinating element of these Olympics are their ephemeral nature as well as their lasting impact"

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The Grand Palais is an interesting project, with three main buildings, each created by a different architect and overseen by a fourth one, with ad-hoc separations inserted over time and areas closed off due to visitor safety. François Chatillon is founder of French architecture studio Chatillon Architectes. The photo is by Antoine Mercusot.

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Snøhetta designs new urban red carpet for the Croisette in Cannes

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To improve the comfort and safety of the users, soft benches emerge from the ground and echo the distant shapes of the Estérel. By reorganizing traffic lanes, the project aims to have a positive impact on public safety. Image © Snøhetta.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

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With the 2028 Olympics just a few years away, our teams are hard at work creating utility, taxiway and overall accessibility improvements to decrease congestion, improve the passenger experience and lay the groundwork for increased capacity with the upcoming new Terminal 9 and Concourse 0. LaGuardia International Airport.

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What is a Precast Concrete Panel: 11 Benefits of Opting Precast Concrete Panels

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Experts in the construction sector forecast a bright future for precast concrete panels between 2022 and 2028, the worldwide precast concrete industry is expected to increase at a rate of 6.1 percent on average annually. To generate quality and exact precast elements, manufacturing units use advanced methodologies.