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BUILDING LIBRARY SECURITY The public library tends to present an inherent security contradiction. Precious people and objects need to be safe within, yet they also need to come and go often, easily, and appropriately. — Editor
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RECYCLING GETS CONCRETE A lot of attention has been given recently to the reuse of building materials rescued from demolition sites. Of course, some materials are more reusable than others. In some places, it has become quite fashionable to install century-old doors and windows — or entire buildings — nicks, stains, and all.
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More Building and Construction Multifamily Construction Does Not Contribute To School Crowding — National Association of Home Builders, 2004.0907Structures Needing Strength Get a Stiff Belt from Hardwire — ENR, 2004.0906 Even in an Age of Terror, Towers Use Glass Facades — New York Times, 2004.0906 DinA Furnishing Range from Wilkhahn — Office-work.com, 2004.0906 Bamboo Magic — Hidustan Times, 2004.0905 Segmental Bridge Widening a First for U.S. Mainland — ENR, 2004.0902 Florida Changes Building Codes between Storms — ENR, 2004.0902 New Alliance to Protect Construction Workers — OSHA press release, 2004.0901 Homes under New Code Stood Up to Charley — New York Times, 2004.0901 US July Construction Rises to Record High — New York Times, 2004.0901 OSHA Proposes Voluntary Protection Program for Construction — OSHA press release, 2004.0830 Officials: School Roofs May Be at Risk — CNN Online, 2004.0830 'Ugly' U.S. Mission Building to Get Roomier Replacement — Washington Post, 2004.0830 New-Home Sales Cool In July — National Association of Home Builders, 2004.0825 House on a Shelf — Washington Post, 2004.0825 'Heat-Proof' Glass Could Save on Air-Con — BBC News, 2004.0825 Residential Remodeling Sets Healthy Pace In Q2 — National Association of Home Builders, 2004.0825 Steep Steel Prices Delay Hopkins' City Expansion — Baltimore Business Journal, 2004.0820 Architects Warn Buildings Need to Cope with Climate Change — Scotsman Online, 2004.0818 Housing Starts Continue Torrid Pace In July — National Association of Home Builders, 2004.0817 Better Buildings New Construction Pilot Program Launches — Canadian Architect, 2004.0817 OSHA Unveils Safety and Health Topics Page for Residential Construction — OSHA press release, 2004.0813 Lightolier Introduces F7000 Lighting System — Lightolier press release, 2004.0809
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