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Construction Driven Design

Technical Fundamentals for Design and Construction of HVAC Systems

The primary purpose of HVAC systems is to heat and cool working fluids (typically air or water) that in turn heat, cool, and/or ventilate spaces in buildings and plants.

Out of Sequence Construction

Management of Engineering in Design/Build

Design/build project delivery changes the nature of the relationship between the project’s constructor (design/build contractor) and the engineer. This changed relationship has a myriad of legal, commercial, and risk implications. Importantly, it changes the very nature, sequencing, and emphasis of the design process.

The Design and Construction of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is a 3-mile long, twin bridge crossing of the Tappan Zee portion of the Hudson River north of New York City.

Constructability Review Before Design Commences

Constructability reviews are a series of meetings, generally corresponding to and aligning with a project’s stage-gate process.

Design-Build Advice

Design-build is a growing project delivery model especially in the delivery of large complex projects.

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