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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. Because of how involved some of these projects can be, it is best to get in touch with a civil engineering firm in St.

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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.

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Feldman Architecture Designs Site Sensitive Modern Atherton Pavilions

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The distinctly modern forms contrast with the organic surrounds they occupy but the materiality and scale of the structures make them ‘of the landscape’… like they fit right in. The simplicity of the two structures belies the amount of coordination and engineering needed – from the design team and the builder.

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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 central double-height space contains the vertical circulation of the house.

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The Importance of Construction Material Testing

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Besides concrete walls and finished flooring, several hours of labor, safety precautions, and material quality must be considered. What is Construction Material Testing (CMT). The materials used to construct any structure, whether it is a road, a bridge, or a building, are critical to the project’s success.

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International African American Museum lifted above Charleston site "without occupying it"

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It occupies a site on the waterfront in Charleston, where many enslaved Africans first reached the United States before being sold into forced labour throughout the country. Without this building, this sacred site would have remained unknown and the stories of our ancestors untold." The columns were clad in oyster-shell tabby. "As

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Geological formations shape design of Wyoming house by Lever Architecture

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hectare) site, the dwelling looks toward the Teton Range and is about an hour from Jackson , a popular ski destination. Large stretches of glass wrap the exterior In addition to large stretches of glass, the exterior is wrapped in a mix of two sturdy materials – weathering steel and pale-toned accoya wood. Situated on a half-acre (0.2-hectare)

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