Do buildings have souls? I teach in a school with nearly a thousand students. We recently moved into a brand new building. I talked with an architecture professor who served as an advisor for the planning of our new campus. He introduced me to the idea that buildings have souls. […]
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Removing debris from tall structures and high-rise buildings safely, efficiently and cost-effectively is rather challenging. While metal dumpsters might be suitable for disposing of ground level debris on construction sites, they are way too heavy, cumbersome and bulky to be hoisted on rooftops or to clear debris located several stories […]
If you want to relocate your business, you may hire a commercial relocation service. Based on how you have planned the move, it can be either easy or overwhelming to move a corporate office. Therefore, you may want to understand the important components of the process before you get started. […]
As more and more New York City apartment buildings look to attract new buyers and renters, there is an ever grow list of amenities being offered. This can range from a doorman and/or a concierge on premises to an onsite gym, space permitted, for residents. Most buildings will let residents […]
It’s no secret that HVAC systems are an essential part of industrial, commercial, institutional, or residential buildings. They keep modern spaces warm during the winter and cool during the summer to keep everyone comfortable the whole year. The primary purpose of a commercial HVAC system is to provide thermal comfort […]
With the impact of the modernization and changing need of the society, there is a curving trend of the high-rise buildings in India. The objective is not only restricted to the residential purpose but extended to the business, communities, and even services. From the last decade, there is a tremendous […]
It started during the 1700s that people use metals with iron columns to construct walls. Since then the iron beams and columns have become the popular feature in industrial buildings. Sir Henry Basserner invented the steel in 1855 resulting in steel becoming the integral components of pipelines, skyscrapers and bridges. […]
Green construction is a relatively new phrase in terms of actual workability. Modern building materials, construction techniques and our understanding of what it takes to make a building green are relatively recent developments that are beginning to catch on quick with eco-conscious individuals. What makes a building green? Is it […]
Most people take buildings and structures for granted. They overlook the fact that these structures are laid down and constructed one small piece at a time. It is actually these small solid pieces that make up structures ranging from simple buildings to mega structures. The common belief that cheaper is […]
When it comes to constructing buildings at a site, the process is often a lot more complicated than you first imagined. You may have talked with a contractor who took a look at your property, and told you they would only need a month to get your new building constructed […]