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The Impact of Weather on Foundation Damage and Repair

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Foundations form the cornerstone of any building, providing the structural support it needs to stand strong. It means any issues with a foundation can have serious consequences – including potentially costly repairs. Weather is one of the key factors that can cause foundation damage and has a wide-reaching impact.

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"Strong focus on aesthetics" contributed to collapse of Norway timber bridge

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Completed in only 2012, the glulam -and-steel truss bridge was designed by Norwegian architecture studio Plan Arkitekter and engineering firm Norconsult for the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA). Aesthetics "not a governing topic" The NPRA is currently undertaking steps to improve bridge safety. This work has top priority."

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Ross Barney Architects encloses NASA testing facility in unique copper-concrete panels

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Ross Barney Architects created the Aerospace Communications Facility at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, which originally opened as the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory in 1942 to test jet propulsion. Etchings from the chalkboard seen in the film Hidden Figures fill the bottom edges of the precast panelling.

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Killa Design's Museum of the Future opens in Dubai

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Built for the Dubai Future Foundation , the seven-storey building contains a combination of exhibits dedicated to the future and workshops for testing and developing emerging technology. The photography is courtesy of Dubai Future Foundation. Project credits: Client: Dubai Future Foundation. Developer: North25.

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JKMM Architects adds timber art hall to Tammisaari old town

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The art gallery was built in the old town of Tammisaari The 1,210-square-metre building was built for the Albert de la Chapelle Art Foundation, whose founding donator gave the building its name, as an addition to the regional Raseborg Museum. Project credits: Client: Albert de la Chapelle Foundation Contractor: K.

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Do You Know Why Burj Khalifa Does Not Fall?

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Engineers and architects took several factors into account when designing the tower, including its height, location, and potential weather conditions. The building’s foundation is also a crucial factor in its stability. The building’s foundation is also a crucial factor in its stability.

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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks

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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. Computer vision is simply one more tool to build and reinforce a strong safety culture.

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