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Australia bans engineered stone due to silicosis risk

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Australia has become the first country in the world to ban engineered stone, following rising cases of silicosis among workers who handle the material. The ban targets engineered stone, also known as agglomerated stone – a type of material made by mixing crushed stone with a resin binder. "The

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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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HOOBA Design Group Redefines Building Regulations and Restrictions Creating Unique Hitra Office & Commercial Building

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At Hitra Office & Commercial Building, we have found the answer by redefining the current regulations & restrictions to cause a win-win relationship with the building, neighborhood & city. Causing a balance among the mentioned ones as a goal was met by redefining the restrictions and regulations that limited us the most.

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Technology & sustainability is trending among customers: Mr. B.O. Prasanna Kumar (Engineering Consultants)

Building and Interiors

MEP consulting engineers are well-versed in a variety of commercial building issues. Engineering consultants with extensive experience offer bespoke solutions to increase the energy efficiency of existing buildings and provide creative solutions for new building systems with assistance from brands like SCHELL. About Mr. B.O.

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Lemay redesigns open-air theatre in Montreal’s La Fontaine Park

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Read: Manifesto of Canadian Design urges designers to "un-f**k" their industry Across from the stage, the team installed benches made of wood, concrete and steel, which form a fan-shaped seating area that holds about 1,700 people. There is space for an additional 250 people on the grass.

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KAAN Architecten is designing Poort van de Prijkels

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As a result, the three buildings converge around a captivating land art installation called Het Karrenspoor, created by Paul de Kort. Image © KAAN Architecten Solar control glazing is employed to regulate heat gain and optimize natural light. The structure’s high thermal inertia also contributes to temperature regulation.

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Superlimão uses mass timber for the "most sustainable McDonald's in Brazil"

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The design uses engineered wood from floor to ceiling that can be seen from the street through glass curtain walls and exposed to occupants through an opening in the finish layers. Horizontal sunshades band along the glazed façade to control sunlight and regulate internal temperature.