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New off-campus student housing, multi-purpose building planned for Forbes

Pitt professor receives $1.8M grant for ladder safety

Pittsburgh Planning Should Approve This Project: 1501 Penn Ave.

The rise of safety innovations

10- Innovative construction materials used around the world
Project Spotlight:
MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni Architects, Inc.
MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni Architects, Inc. design team created an incredible vision for an open, modern office floor plan including unique craftsmanship and finishes in the historic Frick Building located in downtown Pittsburgh.

Fun Fact: Using the Chicago Grid System, the Shannon craftsmen ripped random wood floor planks then blind fastened each plank; the fasteners are completely hidden from view. This requires the installer to start the wood from one direction and finish at the opposite end to fasten. The hardwood panels weighed about 3 lbs per square foot and required a 3/4" plywood blocking. 

The new system required three times as many ceiling hangers as would a standard ceiling. With a plaster base ceiling the acoustical toggles were used as hanger support. Our craftsmen safely and expertly installed the over 6,500 lb ceiling. More>>>
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Wood: What’s Good?

Mass timber seems alluring because of its low carbon footprint, but not all wood is equally sustainable. We dig deep into the controversy over which types of timber are “climate smart.” Read More>>>
CEOs Can Help Cities Recover by
Returning to Offices
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Billionaire investor Sam Zell told CNBC on Wednesday that corporate leaders have a role to play in helping U.S. cities stave off a serious economic decline in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and a summer of social unrest.

“It’s going to require leadership. It’s going to require leaders... Read More>>>
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