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When To Hire a Structural Engineer over a Civil Engineer

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If you are undertaking a new construction project, renovating a home extensively, or carrying out other construction works, you may need to hire a civil engineer, structural engineer, or both. Type of Structure. Several factors determine which professional to hire, and we will look at them below.

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The Importance of Land Surveyors in Civil Engineering

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Surveying is a very significant part of the civil engineering process, as it is the first step taken before beginning a new construction project. In addition, the lines and points determined by the surveying process are followed during the construction phase of any project, regardless of its size. .

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The Kitchen in This Pacific Northwest Retreat Is Made From Douglas Fir Felled On-Site

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Project Details: Location: Washington, United States Architect: GO'C / @ go_c_studio Footprint: 1,700 square feet Builder: Sparrow Woodworks Structural Engineer: SSF Engineers Civil Engineer: J Welch Engineering Envelope Consultant: RDH Building Science Inc. Post it here.

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Snøhetta unveils chamfered skyscraper on site of former Hong Kong airport

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Project credits: Architect: Snøhetta Executive architect: Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Limited Landscape architect: Snøhetta Structural, geotechnical and civil engineer: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited Building services engineer: Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited / J.

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GO'C places arts centre on former Seattle gas station site to "heal an urban problem"

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GO'C has created the City Park Mini Mart art centre in Seattle Initially attempting to renovate an existing structure, GO'C realised it did not provide enough space. The structure was built on the site of a former gas station Using references from the era, the structure features classic signage, an overhanging roof and divided metal windows.

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Grooved Red Tile, Arches, and a Catwalk Tie Together a Backyard House in Belgium

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The materiality of the project arises from the difficulty of accessing the construction site with particular attention to the reuse of materials on-site and off, as well as the use of natural materials such as insulation and coatings." The dwelling extends over a length of 72 feet.

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SPF Architects creates Obama Sports Complex from pre-engineered metal structures

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Architecture studio SPF Architects has completed a sports facility in Los Angeles consisting of two separate buildings that were built using pre-engineered metal structures in order to not disrupt activity at the site. The complex consists of two pre-engineered metal buildings. General contractor: Pinner Construction.