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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. The process of surveying is essential to the completion of any project involving civil engineering. Deliver Reliable Information for a Proposal.

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Studio Egret West to transform former Heinz HQ into London housing

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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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Salem Public Library Renovation by Hacker

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The Salem Public Library’s downtown location was due for a renovation to bring its structural resilience and building systems up to modern standards. Photo © Lara Swimmer After 50 years, the building was in need of seismic upgrades, accessibility improvements and life-safety updates. It underwent an expansion in 1990.

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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. This type of testing enables you to ascertain the materials’ quality, safety, efficacy, and durability. Testing of Concrete: Concrete is required for the construction of modern structures.

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Gensler tucks arena under a wooden canopy in Austin

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The arena dares to be different by respecting campus materiality and introducing a modern approach to systems and details," the studio said. Civil engineer: Stantec. Lighting, AV, sound: ME Engineers. Fire Life Safety/code: Howe. It is located in downtown Austin, Texas. General contractor: AECOM Hunt.

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Garfield Center by TEF Design

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Reconfigured and modernized restrooms and locker rooms enhance functionality and accessibility. Years of deferred maintenance and ad-hoc measures had resulted in existing facilities lacking functional cohesion and in need of upgrading to modern safety and recreational standards.

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Century 21 theater rehabilitation, San Jose, California

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Civil Engineer: BKF Engineers. Structural Engineer: Ryan Joyce Structural Design. Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer: PAE. Electrical/Telecom Engineer: PAE. Fire Alarm/Fire Life-Safety: PAE. Project Team: Architecture and Interiors: TEF Design. Landscape: GLS Landscape | Architecture.