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Quarry Tour Takes Industry to Elberton and Tate Georgia - Brings the Marble Institute of America and Elberton Granite Assocation Together

StoneDimensions

For years, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has led study tours to quarries around the USA, Canada, and abroad. Environmental Protection Agency to produce two new scientific studies looking into the safety of granite quarry and fabrication workers with respect to radon and radiation exposure. It was two days of intense networking.

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What to Get an Architect for Christmas [2018]

Life of an Architect

This is a fairly simple game concept, but one that involves some precision and strategy which appeals to me as an architect. The Nordic Home captures this exciting trend by showcasing 45 case studies exemplifying the best of Nordic architecture and interiors. I want one of these for myself. O’Hara PE (Author) An exam book?

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Building with Structural Insulated Panels. or SIPs | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Many in Vermont & other areas up north have had issues with cupping shingles, etc… so they choose to ventilate – I think many of the problems relate not to the SIPS or shingles per se, but more along the lines of the actual specs / installation of the SIPS chosen & moisture transfer. Adrian Bob fantastic read on SIPs.

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