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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

The Pro Builder

But the neighborhood’s newest addition fits right in, blending modern with a hint of Japanese inspiration and a nature-focused aesthetic that earned it the coveted Home of the Year award in the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) for 2023. acres / NO.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

The park expands Arlington County’s ability to meet Chesapeake Bay Watershed regulations while cultivating native plants and providing new boardwalk areas and fresh interpretive designs. Planned by SWA Group architects and designed and managed by the engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc.,

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4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects

BDC Network

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

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Read the Latest News on the U.K. Rail Network Advancement, a Quick Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment, and Yimbys Urging Developers to Reform to Solve Affordable Housing Dilemma

UK Construction Blog

Rail Network Advancement, a Quick Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment, and Yimbys Urging Developers to Reform to Solve Affordable Housing Dilemma appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the meanwhile, let’s get started on learning about A Straightforward Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment.

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Building safety gateway regime – frequently asked questions

Practical Law Construction

One of the major changes to the regulation of the design and construction of “ higher-risk buildings ” is the introduction of the gateway regime. The gateways are: Gateway 1 – Planning stage. The gateways are: Gateway 1 – Planning stage. Gateway 2 – Before building work starts. No, not directly.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement.

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Uncover the Latest News on New UK Building Product Launched by Markel, Arup Cuts Jobs as UK Construction Slows, British Construction Firm Buckingham Group Near Collapse, South East Plans Permission-ready Properties First, and Construction Business Civil Sanction Boosts Charity Funds

UK Construction Blog

The post Uncover the Latest News on New UK Building Product Launched by Markel, Arup Cuts Jobs as UK Construction Slows, British Construction Firm Buckingham Group Near Collapse, South East Plans Permission-ready Properties First, and Construction Business Civil Sanction Boosts Charity Funds appeared first on UK Construction Blog.