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Coastal restoration project gives threatened coastal plant another chance

Civil + Structural Engineer

He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed. In 2012, 18 miles of the 21-mile project was completed. The Seabeach Amaranth does its part.

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Designing for recovery: The role of flooring in healthcare facilities

Construction Specifier

2 This approach aims to positively impact patients and staff, utilizing a continuous improvement model informed by monitored results. Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance. Flooring selection can have a substantial impact in this area.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

The approval of what would be known as the 2022 Construction Codes ( New York City Building Code ) , came into enforcement in late 2022. It does maintain the general fireblocking requirements and some of the exceptions of the IBC , but introduces a few wording changes that have monumental impact. 2022 New York City Building Code.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

85%+of all projects are over budget (just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years – KPMG) 52% of rework is caused by poor project data and miscommunication (2018 Industry Report – Construction Disconnected, FMI). 40-50% work is either rework or not “value-added work.”

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Business Facilities

Eligible applicants include businesses, or IDCs, municipalities or authorities on behalf of businesses, which create or preserve a significant number of jobs, make a large investment and offer substantial economic impact. Funds may be used to acquire land, conduct environmental assessment and remediation and perform demolition.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication. 2012-03-01-CERL-CR-12-2-ModelView. Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. March 2012. March 2012. Model View Definition.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication. 2012-03-01-CERL-CR-12-2-ModelView. Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. March 2012. March 2012. Model View Definition.