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A condominium in Waukesha, Wisconsin has been evacuated after structural deficiencies discovered

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that was in imminent threat of collapse due to a rusted structural frame and columns has had its residents evacuated. McGuire Contractors, Inc. was called in to temporarily stabilize the structure with new steel bracing, however, the building is still not safe to be in. McGuire Contractors, Inc. is unsafe for occupancy.

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Frankey installs "world's tallest canal bridge" between two Amsterdam buildings

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Dutch street artist Frankey has linked the upper floors of two Amsterdam buildings with a structure designed to look like one of the city's historic canal bridges. Frankey , whose real name is Frank de Ruwe, installed his cartoonish Canal Skybridge between a pair of buildings on Rokin, a major street in central Amsterdam.

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Roofing contractor installs TPO system on 228-unit multifamily housing project in Worcester, Mass.

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Roofing contractor installs TPO system on 228-unit multifamily housing project in Worcester, Mass. Capeway Roofing Systems jumped at the chance to install the roof system on a new project consisting of 228 apartment units with ground-level retail space in the fast-growing Canal District of Worcester, Mass.

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Take an inside look at the form-making process for LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries

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LACMA ’s Unframed blog recently profiled the work of contractor Clark Construction to build the concrete structure for the Peter Zumthor -designed $750 million new David Geffen Galleries extension. Being able to achieve and balance the structural and architectural requirements, it's a feat unto itself."

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Kilometres of suicide-deterrent nets installed under Golden Gate Bridge

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Local studio MacDonald Architects has designed the safety nets recently installed on each side of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to prevent people from jumping from its sides. kilometre) of the bridge and were installed to prevent people from taking their own lives by jumping from the bridge. mile length (2.7

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Restoration of Saarinen-designed First Christian Church tower completed in Columbus, Indiana

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Photo: Hadley Fruits for Landmark Columbus Foundation Contractors stabilized the 50 uppermost feet of the tower by first removing its east and west walls and then taking the brick veneer off its north and south edifices, removing parapets, and then installing a new concrete block support onto the 166-foot-tall structure.

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What Should I Ask A Landscape Contractor?

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Hiring the right landscaping Thomaston CT contractor is essential to create an outdoor space that will make jaws drop. This article outlines what you need to know before signing any contracts with a landscape contractor and provides helpful tips for getting the most out of your money. What Services Does The Contractor Offer?