Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. How do we mitigate those effects?

Permits 130

Permits Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Environmental Consulting 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Within the AEC industry, research focuses on predicting and quantifying the impact of air leakage. By Matthew Ridgway, P.E.

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. Failure to follow local and federal environmental requirements can lead to significant financial penalties, civil action, and even criminal charges.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Permits Land Use Regulations Material Storage 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

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. By Antonie Habellion, P.Eng.,

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 59

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Sustainability & Maintainability: Oak is considered an environmentally responsible choice due to its sustainability. Planning permission may be mandatory, especially for listed buildings or in conservation areas. Consider sustainable oak sources to ensure durability and environmental preservation.

Safety Regulations 64

Safety Regulations Building Code Compliance Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

At the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) the author created an American Institute of Architects (AIA) approved continuing education unit (CEU) “Resilient Flooring & Materiality—Transparency, Product Service Life & Performance.” FloorScore certification for indoor environmental quality. .

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

London’s painting sector shows commitment towards environmental conservation. Low-emission and low-odor paints have been introduced following stringent environmental legislation. What impact does technology have on painting applications? These restrictions brought the emergence of new, safer products.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Health Regulations Quality Control Steel Fabrication 52