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The Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) monthly survey shows signs of a steady demand for architects in the UK. The Future Trends workload index - a tool used to measure RIBA members' confidence in the market for architectural services - changed little in May 2017, rising to +23 (up from +22 in April). London-based practices were again the most cautious about increasing workloads (balance figure +12), compared with practices in North of England (+36), South of England (+37); practices in Northern Ireland were by far the most positive with a balance figure of +50.

"The picture in May was one of broadly stable workloads rather than significant growth," commented Adrian Dobson, RIBA Executive Director Members. "The market for smaller-scale residential projects appears to remain buoyant, but some of our respondents reported a cooling of the larger-scale commercial sector market."

Practices of all sizes retained similar levels of confidence. Large practices (51+ staff) were slightly more positive (balance figure +25), with small (1-10 staff) and medium-sized (11-50 staff) practices both recording a balance figure of +23.

The private housing sector and commercial sectors were again expected to be the strongest performing sectors (balance figures of +22 and +7 respectively). The public sector forecast rose slightly but remained in negative territory at -2; the community sector forecast fell to zero, indicating no anticipated change in workloads.

The RIBA Future Trends staffing index fell in May 2017 to +7 (down from +9 in April). Large and medium-sized practices remained similarly upbeat about increasing future staffing levels (both recording balance figures of +13). Small practices were somewhat less confident but still positive (balance figure +6).

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BOSTON Commuter rail service is off to a running start near the new Boston Landing campus, world headquarters of New Balance Athletics, in Bostons Brighton neighborhood, thanks to the planning and design work of STV, a leading transportation engineering firm.

The new Boston Landing Station was designed by STV as part of an approximately $25 million public-private partnership (P3) between NB Development Group and Massachusetts transportation officials.

The station provides a vital link to the popular shoe and athletic apparel companys 250,000-square-foot world headquarters and the overall Boston Landing development, encompassing 2.15 million square feet of office/lab, sports, entertainment, retail, hotel, and residential space, including practice facilities for the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics.

The station will serve customers along the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authoritys (MBTA) Framingham/Worcester Line and its opening will mark the return of commuter rail service to the Allston-Brighton neighborhood for the first time since three stations were eliminated in the 1960s to make way for the Massachusetts Turnpike.

The station is designed to provide easy access for employees, visitors and residents of the 15-acre Boston Landing development and surrounding Allston-Brighton neighborhood. The station is initially expected to serve about 2,400 daily passengers.

The completion of this station provides a vital transportation link to the overall development of Boston Landing and the immediate neighborhood, said Keith Craig, director of development at NB Development Group. We were able to make a strong finish with the help of clear communication and coordination between the design and construction team and our DOT and MBTA partners.

The station features a state-of-the art 785-foot, high-level, center island platform with two platform canopies, accessible stairs, pedestrian bridge, and glass-enclosed elevators that provide easy access to the Boston Landing campus, Arthur Street and the Everett Street bridge overpass. NB Development Group pursued the rail station as part of an overall Transit-Oriented-Development (TOD) initiative to maintain and attract a high-quality workforce along with first-in-class tenants to fill the commercial and residential components.

The addition of transit also fulfills New Balances sustainability commitment its corporate headquarters achieved the highest LEED status of Platinum and the overall campus is intended to be a first of its kind health and wellness district that focuses on fitness, sustainability, and support of the local economy.

STV has been involved with the project from the very beginning, developing the master plan for the commuter rail station and working with both the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the MBTA on one of the Commonwealths first P3 projects. The use of the P3 allows NB Development Group to create a TOD that will provide access to an expanded workforce and give the MBTA the needed resources to reinstate service to the Allston-Brighton area.

STV went on to provide extensive engineering services for the design and construction of the new station while working with the MBTA and freight rail operator CSX to keep trains moving with minimal disruption.

Founded more than 100 years ago, STV is a leader in providing engineering, architectural, planning, environmental and construction management services for transportation systems, infrastructure, buildings, energy and other facilities. The firm is ranked 40th in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms survey and 11th in its Transportation category. STV is 100 percent employee-owned.

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Bowling Green State University located in Bowling Green, Ohio, has announced the opening of the Kuhlin Center, the first facility to be completed aspart of a $200 million master plan set in motion in conjunction with program manager, JLL. Upon completion, the overall project would add two new major residence buildings and two new dining centers, delivering next-generation teaching and learning spaces throughout the universitys revitalized campus.

In line with the academic-focused phase of the long-term initiative, BGSU will be renovating, constructing, demolishing and upgrading more than a dozen buildings across the campus. Such an example is the Kuhlin Center, which accommodates the School of Media and Communication. The facility was renovated to foster innovation and include production and broadcast studios, as well as convergence labs.

The academic-focused improvements follow the student services phase of the plan, which were completed in 2011 when JLL helped BGSU deliver more than 1,300 new beds and complete two new standalone dining centers. The projects enabled BGSU to increase enrollment and also supported the universitys financial goals by eliminating more than $2 million in budget overages.

The way students learn is evolving. It isnt just about sitting in chairs and listening to a lecture. Its about embracing new ideas, technology and collaboration. Our new and renovated studios, laboratories and classrooms are designed to shape learning experiences in hands-on ways. Partnering with JLL has helped us successfully transform our facilities and boost our campuss appeal, without wavering from our core mission of educating students, Steve Krakoff, vice president of Capital Planning and Campus Operations at BGSU, said in prepared remarks.

In line with the academic-focused long-term initiative and with JLLs support, BGSU is upgrading buildings campus-wide with state-of-the-art technology and designs.

Moseley Hall will feature modern flexible biology and chemistry labs within the 100-year-old masonry structure. The facility is set to open this fall. University Hallwill be refurbished in such a way as to preserve its architectural integrity, while providing a new focal point for admissions, student support services and learning. The building is also scheduled to be completed this fall. Hanna Hall will undergo an extensive renovation that will add cutting-edge innovation labs, active learning classrooms, collaboration spaces and high-tech trading lab.

These improvements strengthen the campus community, support a culture of collaborative learning and demonstrate BGSUs passion for enriching the overall student experience. Not only is BGSU giving students an even greater chance to develop critical professional skills, but the master plan puts BGSU ahead in the growing competition to attract the best prospective students and faculty, Jon Kolp, vice president of project and development services group at JLL, said in prepared remarks.

Additionally, BGSU has completed significant infrastructure upgrades, including a new centralized chiller plant that allows for the safe and efficient operations of multiple buildings. A second regional chiller plant is underway, along with major electrical upgrades that will support the growing demands of the infrastructure bought by modern renovations.

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Homeowners looking to renovate often see room for improvement in their kitchens and bathrooms. The National Association of Home Builder's Remodeling Market Index Survey, which measures conditions in the remodeling market, indicates that, in 2015, the two most common remodeling jobs were bathroom remodels (81 percent) and kitchen remodels (79 percent). According to HGTV and Statistics Brain, a new kitchen remodel for a kitchen measuring 12 by 12 feet may cost homeowners anywhere from $17,000 to $37,000.

Before investing so much into their remodeling projects, homeowners should think carefully about the features that will improve their time spent at home. When planning a kitchen renovation, homeowners may want to consider the following upgrades to make the room more enjoyable while improving its functionality.

Oversized sink

Although high-efficiency dishwashers are popular, deep sinks to soak soup pots or woks are still useful. Deep sinks may be preferable to double sinks, especially for homeowners who use lots of kitchen tools when preparing meals.

Soft-closing hinges

When replacing cabinets (or just the hardware), consider installing soft-closing hinges and slides on doors and drawers. These devices eliminate slamming and caught fingers, reducing noise and injuries in the kitchen.

Foot-pedal water operation

When outfitting a sink, think about foot controls, which are popular in doctors' offices and hospitals. Turning on the water with the tap of a foot can reduce the transfer of pathogens to faucets from hands during food preparation. These pedals also free up hands for other tasks.

Bottom's up

People likely spend more time raiding the refrigerator than the freezer on any given day. Rather than having to bend down to seek out that favorite flavor of Greek yogurt, choose a model with the fridge on top and freezer on the bottom, especially if anyone in the household has mobility issues. When shopping for refrigerators, French-door style units may offer even more access, making it easy for homeowners to slide fruit trays, sheet cakes and other large items into the fridge.

Extra lighting

A kitchen should be a balance of form and function. A combination of overhead lighting, decorative lighting and task lighting can illuminate all areas of the space effectively.

Appliance garages

Architectural and design resource Houzz says that appliance garages are popular kitchen additions, too. Set at countertop level, these cabinets allow people to keep small appliances plugged in but tucked neatly behind closed doors.

Kitchen remodels are a sizable investment, and renovations can be customized to make the kitchen more hospitable for all in residence. FH178195

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The building inspector issued a permit to JK General Contracting for an 8' x 10' addition (bathroom and laundry) to rear of house for owner Michael Morrell at 12 Benham Ave., $20,000. The inspector also issued the following permits:

* Anthony Elice Construction, repair existing front porch for owner Heidi Nightengale at 140 Cottage St., $2,000.

* Auburn Siding, Window & Door, tear off and replace partial roof, siding and one window for owner Richard J. Piccolo at 33 S. Hunter Ave., $7,000.

* Baliva & Sons Construction, seven windows and roof rubber coating for owner David Robbins Heath at 259 E. Genesee St., $3,200.

* Blumber Construction, three windows for owner Emily Rice Herrling at 3 Koenig Court, $1,200.

* C. Michael Exteriors Inc., 12 windows for owner Billy Kirby at 127-129 N. Fulton St., $12,000.

* CentiMark, tear off and replace roof rubber for owner 9274 Group Inc., at 47 E. Genesee St., $0.

* Connie's Deli, commercial remodel of bathroom (plumbing not included) for owner Basketville of Myrtle Beach Inc. at 137-143 State St., $100.

* EA Construction, tear off and replace rear porch roof for owner Anita Stoudymire at 1 Westlake Ave., $2,200.

* Elite Services, 5' x 350' chain link fence for owner Daniel P. Heusler Jr. at 20 Westlake Ave., $6,700.

* Frank Gaglianese, remodel one 8' x 8' room at 2 Alden Ave., $3,000.

* Craig Jacobs, bathroom remodel (plumbing not included) for owner HUD at 3 Charles St., $1,500.

* John Juhl Construction Inc., 430 square foot roof shed addition for owner Frank Lane at 36 Pulaski St., $3,500.

* Mark J. Lawn, 180 square foot deck attached to existing concrete at 1 Cameron St., $600.

* Derek J. Locastro, 6' x 16' wooden ramp, siding and soffit at 16 Elm St., $400.

* Adam J. Long, kitchen remodel at 213 N. Hoopes Ave., $3,000.

* Thomas McCormick, 10' x 24' deck, nine windows and one exterior door at 54 Walnut St., $500.

* Nathan A. Parkman, 294 square foot carport addition (enclose under deck) at 96-98 N. Division St., $0.

* Remodeling Co. of NY, tear off and replace roof for owner Marion T. Sawyer at 9 Cayuga St., $10,200.

* Spahn Construction, chimney removal from roof for owner Alan D. Shellenberger at 52-54 Burt Ave., $300.

* Elizabeth H. Sprague, siding at 19 Kearney Ave., $1,000.

* Sunset Exterior, tear off and replace garage roof for owner Mary S. Ottaviano at 172 Cottage St., $4,800.

* Syracuse Fence Inc., 6' x 175' vinyl privacy fence for owner Neil J. Peryea at 52 Walnut St., $3,000.

* Syracuse Pool Center Inc., 18' above ground pool for owner Iris Koester at 22 Paul St., $8,700.

* Tilson Technology Management, commercial T-Mobile tower for owner City of Auburn at 85 Osborne St., $15,000.

* Rebecca A. Warner, 10' x 12' shed at 60 Walnut St., $800.

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For those who are tired of their existing bathroom layout and feel, bathroom remodel is all that they need to add value to their rooms.

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As the first phase of Carson City's waste water treatment plant rehabilitation nears completion, the next portion is well underway.

In June, the Board of Supervisors approved a $1.22 million contract with Keller Associates Inc., to design the $9.72 million second half of the project at the Water Resource Recovery Facility on 5th Street between Butti Way and Fairview Drive.

The next phase of the project will include covering the headworks where waste water enters the plant to reduce odors.

The first progress meeting between designers and the Public Works department staff is scheduled in two weeks, said Jim Morris, project manager for the city.

In September or October, the first phase should reach substantial completion, said Morris, meaning the new construction will be fully operational with just punch list items remaining.

"We'll shut down the old aeration ponds and two old trickling filters," said Morris, and power on the new bioreactors, the construction of which made up the biggest chunk of the $30 million first phase. "It will be a much more stable process."

The initial phase came in a year ahead of schedule and under budget, allowing the city also to add on replacement of the screw pumps at the plant's headworks.

Morris attributes the savings to the city's use of a process called construction manager at risk, or CMAR, in which the project designer and builder are hired at the same time and collaborate before ground is broken.

It's the city's second project using the CMAR process, the first being construction of the Multi-Athletic Center.

The next phase isn't using CMAR, instead going to the lowest responsible bid, but Morris said a lot was already learned from the initial work that can be used during the remainder of the project.

The next phase will take a year to design, which includes approvals from the supervisors at the point when design is 60 percent and 90 percent complete. Construction is scheduled to begin in June.

Construction should take a full 14 months, said Morris, with little room for time savings because the work is done sequentially.

The first stage is the headworks, where a design decision still has to be made between two types of processes to reduce odors.

The headworks will be covered and the odors diverted to one of two filtering methods: an earthen filter or tanks for chemical treatment.

Staff prefers the earthen filter, in which blowers push the odors into a mound of landscaped dirt where bacteria eat away at it, said Randall Gray, wastewater operations manager.

Gray said the process is used successfully at facilities in Dayton, Stead and Truckee, Calif., but may be initially more costly to install.

After that, the facility's two primary clarifiers, in service for more than 40 years, will be drained, cleaned and put back in service, hopefully using the same equipment.

"The secondary clarifiers we know are in bad shape. We're going to have to go in and replace the mechanisms," said Morris. "We can't clean them, we need to replace them."

Some pavement will be repaved and the clay-lined emergency overflow pond, which holds up to 3 million gallons of wastewater, will be relined with a rubberized liner per state law.

The motorized controls will be replaced at the north lift pump station, where wastewater from northwest Carson City is pumped to the headworks, and at the effluent pump station, where the treated water is pumped to its golf course and prison farm users in the summer and to Brunswick Canyon Reservoir in the winter.

If any money is left over, it will go to replacing more of the electrical equipment throughout the plant, said Morris, work that needs to be done over the coming years.

All of the construction will be covered by the existing water and sewer rate increases, begun in 2013, which let the city bond for the entire project.

In the end, the goal is to reduce odors, produce higher quality effluent by removing more nutrients and improve plant reliability, all while maintaining or minimizing operational costs, said Gray.

"We're replacing some very old technologies that were wonderful for their time," said Gray. "But in those decades we've learned a lot about how to treat waste water."

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St. John's started on anti-flooding measures The Telegram An illustration of a proposed weir at Long Pond, at the Allandale Road overpass. Coun. Danny Breen says the weir will be unlikely to get final approval. This shows what the weir could look like in the case of a heavy rain event. A new plan is in the ...

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