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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sustainable design options for parking lots include shared parking agreements, designated electric vehicle parking spaces, and integrated green space. Incorporating electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into your site design, or even a redesign to an existing property, is a good way to go green.

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Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It

The Pro Builder

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.

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New York Build 2016 Conference

Construction Marketing

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Electrical Switch Gear & Equipment. Roofing Systems. Safety & Security Systems. Ventilation Systems.

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University of Nevada, Reno pavement testing technology hits the market

Civil + Structural Engineer

The device, named RTDensity, is based on the Retrofit Intelligent Compaction Analyzer previously developed by Commuri in the University’s Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Department. It is manufactured by G4 Technologies, a subsidiary of the California-based construction company George Reed International, known as GRI.

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DEWALT® Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation

CCR Magazine

His journey led to the invention of the “Wonder-Worker,” an adjustable electric radial arm saw that provided the ability to efficiently execute multiple operations on one affordable piece of equipment, and the creation of DEWALT. among its satisfied clients. among its satisfied clients. volt cordless drill/driver and the 5⅜” cordless saw.

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The Best Tool for Reaching Net-Zero in Construction? Improved Communication

In Eight

Of those organisations, 63% cite gaps in stakeholder communication, and 60% recognise non-standardised systems and processes affecting that final delivery. billion and be completed by 2016. We want electric vehicles, wind farms, and better battery energy storage systems. The connection is clear.

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Redundancy is the first line of defense during power grid cyberattacks

CK Power

In fact, former secretary of defense Leon Panetta was widely criticized for a 2012 speech that forecasted the fallout of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure — from derailed trains to paralyzed financial institutions, water contamination to electrical blackouts. This is where a trusted power systems provider can make a huge difference.