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Nov 2022
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Renovation and Restoration of Existing B...

Mathew Picardal, PE, SE & Rachel Holland, P.E.
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In this episode, we talk to Geoff Smith, PE, LEED AP, a Senior Associate at Silman, about the process of existing buildings renovations, and how teamwork plays a major role in these types of projects. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Geoff: What is meant by the words “existing building” and […]

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