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Total Rentable Area is calculated by adding the occupant area to a prorated portion of the shared building common spaces like shared corridors, restrooms and elevator lobbies. #NCIDQ https://lnkd.in/dSN5xqv

Here is what you’ll need to consider when deciding between a commercial renovation and a new building. #CommercialConstruction #BuiltonTrust Visit our blog to read more! https://lnkd.in/g8tHka_M  

Did you know that changing a building's occupancy from commercial to residential triggers the need for elevators to meet certain aspects of the current building code? VDA can help navigate these implications to ensure the repurposed building will be code-compliant. Contact our experts today https://bit.ly/2WnAYlp.

How often is your building operating for the maximum number of occupants, when only the minimum has arrived? ➡ Are you ventilating for 1000, when you could be ventilating for 100? ➡ Are you heating or cooling empty spaces? ➡ Are you lighting empty spaces? If you are a building manager facing these issues on a daily basis, let "global spaces" deliver the "smarts" into your building. Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/eH_6AM8p

The City is encouraging office-to-residential conversion projects, and roof top amenities! - City planning is currently polishing up the 'Adaptive Reuse Ordinance" (ARO) for their upcoming planning commission meeting in March 2024, per LA City Planning. They have a draft ordinance posted online that is worth a look at, specifically for the incentives, such as roof top amenities. - One of my favorite items on the DRAFT (ARO) Ordinance is the proposed provision that rooftop amenities can project above the height limit by 16'-0" or 1 story. For those projects that are slammed up against the height limit, this is an incentive to: - Increase existing buildings by 16'-0" above the height limit - Provide a building amenity on the roof - Create Viewing decks for this beautiful city - Increase building value by providing valuable amenity

Residential building developments require careful planning and consideration to ensure functionality, safety, and longevity. We're here to help you every step of the way. #residentialbuilding #planningandconsideration #residentialprojects #QualityBuildingMaterials

Embrace functionality without sacrificing style. Limited application/limited use elevators can be installed in both residential and commercial spaces, and are ideal for accessibility to all. https://bit.ly/3V7lgoX

Sound tests or Noise tests as they can be known are tests carried out to check the sound insulation performance of certain elements of a building. Under Building Regulations Approved Document E you will require sound insulation testing if you are: - Building a block or blocks of flats - Building a hotel, hostel or house of multiple occupancy - Building terraced or semi-detached houses - Converting a building whereby you create more dwellings than previously existed (e.g. converting a house or offices into residential dwellings) Sound insulation tests are not required on: - Detached dwellings - Refurbishment projects If you’re not sure, give us a call and we can talk you through the regulations and your options - 01923 518923 #soundtesting #noisetesting #soundinsulationtesting #buildingregs #buildingregulations

Additionally, egress windows bring natural light and ventilation into the basement, making the space more livable and meeting building code requirements for habitable spaces. #homeinspection #homeinspector #homesafety #safetyfirst #egresswindows #saratogacounty #dadahinspections #schenectadycounty #albanycounty

Additionally, egress windows bring natural light and ventilation into the basement, making the space more livable and meeting building code requirements for habitable spaces. #homeinspection #homeinspector #homesafety #safetyfirst #egresswindows #saratogacounty #dadahinspections #schenectadycounty #albanycounty