Tag Archives: LEED
Real Estate – Closure of Corus Bank Chicago
Corus Bank, National Association, Chicago, Illinois, was closed today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. Corus is one of the largest of the 90 banks to close. this … Continue reading
Post Tensioned Concrete and LEED (part 3)
QUICKER CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE Another important element that has an environmental influence is the speed of the construction schedule. Ideally, structures can be built faster with unbonded post-tensioning at no additional cost. Accordingly, the impact of construction on the surrounding environment … Continue reading
Post Tensioned Concrete and LEED (part 2)
BUILDING WEIGHT As described in a previous blog, unbonded post-tensioned concrete can reduce vertical construction elements. Simply put, the less material used means less building weight (dead load). The reduced weight can allow for smaller foundations and shear walls. This can … Continue reading