Tag Archives: Plumbing

Amenity roof design challenges: Coordinating waterproofing and drainage with luxury features

April 17, 2019

Rooftop amenity spaces have become common selling points of luxurious multifamily, office, and hotel buildings in competitive real estate markets. These inviting spaces are frequently included in new construction, but are also gaining popularity during retrofits of existing roof spaces.

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Advanced marine research laboratory opens in Massachusetts

January 9, 2019

Construction of a state-of-the-art biotechnology laboratory and office building in Gloucester was completed last month. The 1719 m2 (18,500 sf) facility is located in a designated port area in the city’s historic waterfront and will be dedicated to marine research.

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Portland plans $500M switch to filtered water supply

October 1, 2018

Brown and Caldwell, an environmental engineering and construction firm, has been awarded a contract to provide program management services for Portland Water Bureau’s (PWB) $500-million Bull Run Filtration Project.

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Living with Water: A museum’s transformative approach to flood mitigation

March 26, 2018

As architects and engineers consider design responses to climate change, BUILDING owners’ priorities and cost will drive specific strategies and scope to mitigate the risks of extreme weather. In all cases, the safety and protection of occupants is paramount.

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Understanding trap-seal protection devices

April 10, 2017

Building codes are gradually changing across North America to allow waterless trap-seal protection devices (TSPDs) in lieu of trap primers. Depending on the jurisdiction, the products can be employed as substitutes in retrofit situations where trap primers have failed. What do design/construction professionals need to know?

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