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Unfit planning system means 4,700-year wait for onshore wind

Construction Enquirer

The current planning system will fail to deliver the Government’s ambitions to build infrastructure to meet net zero goals and housing needs. Progress in England was stalled in 2015 when planning laws were changed to make it more difficult to gain permission for new onshore wind turbines – in what was effectively a ban.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Milwaukee, WI Selected As Global Hub For New Energy Innovation Center

Business Facilities

Officials from the Mid-West Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC) joined Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and others to unveil plans for the new Energy Innovation Center (EIC), a facility that will accelerate the development of innovative technology in the energy, power and control industry. Scott Walker.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The state also fully implemented its Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) educator evaluation system. Moving into Year 4 of its grant, Tennessee plans to build on its progress and continuously improve implementation of its key initiatives. In January 2010, Tennessee passed the First to the Top Act (FTTT).

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Energy-saving strategies: Ceiling panels with phase change material (PCM)

Construction Specifier

Stewardship of the planet: There is an increasing emphasis on reducing energy consumption and minimizing the waste of natural resources, such as water. One effective way to achieve this is by using thermal mass, which refers to a material’s ability to absorb, store, and release heat energy.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

Business Facilities

As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. The ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Massachusetts broke its 2016 tie with California by holding on to the No.

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Federal Facilities – Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings

Building Information Management

How will your Federal Department or Agency efficiently implement the numerous facility renovation, repair, and sustainability project required to meet Presidential energy conservation mandates? Presidential Memorandum — Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for energy savings.