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How to Read the San Francisco Building Code
The county of San Francisco is a hotspot for property developers. As tech companies spilled over from Silicon Valley, office and rental prices shot...
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How Do You Size a Commercial HVAC System?
Whether you’re considering a new commercial HVAC unit or simply upgrading your existing one, it’s crucial that you take into consideration its size...
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The Truth About Air Quality in Office Buildings
What is the value of human health in office buildings? In 2016, Dodge Data issued a 76 page report titled “The Drive Toward Healthier Buildings.” In...
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10 Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings
Photo: PixabayThe glimmering cityscapes at night might be a sight to behold, but there’s a staggering amount of energy wastage taking place in the...
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What is the California Mechanical Code?
Photo: PixabayThe California mechanical code is one of the key Building Standards recognized by the California Building Standards Commission 2016. It...
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6 New (Modern) Building Construction Techniques
Photo: PixabayMany of the construction techniques in use today have been around for hundreds of years. Others are a bit more recent—and while we love...
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How to Estimate Construction Costs for Commercial Buildings
Photo: PixabayThe quality and the size of a commercial construction project are the most critical variables in determining construction costs for...
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Ventilation Requirements for Office Buildings
Photo: UnsplashOffice buildings around the country are occupied by millions of workers for hours at a time every day. Keeping these buildings safe...
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5 Ideas to Supercharge Your Green Office Building Plans
Image: PixabayNot only is it trendy to opt for green office design, there are several tangible benefits that it brings to the table, too. Designing a...
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10 Steps to Designing a Building Development Plan
The building development plan is a crucial factor for the success of a building project. A well thought-out plan provides the roadmap that a...