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What is a ‘Site Survey’: Importance and Process

Building Radar

This comprehensive assessment involves the collection and analysis of data about a specific location to inform decision-making and project planning. This article explores the importance of site surveys and outlines the process involved, providing valuable insights for stakeholders in these industries. Importance of a Site Survey 1.

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Are Green Building Rating Systems Really Sustainable?

Natural Building

If all new buildings were “sustainable” by today’s standards , their cumulative impacts would destroy the earth, unless population and consumption rates were magically reversed, not just reduced. Instead of quantifying impacts and sustainability outcomes, green building organizations created prescriptive rules, point systems and thresholds.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

In this article, we’re serving up a construction terminology cheat sheet to demystify the jargon used in the United States (US) and Australia (AU). By using the right words, we can minimize misunderstandings and keep errors at bay. This, however, doesn’t hinder the innovative spirit of US construction professionals.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Application: This standard applies to davits, structures typically used to lower things over an edge. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. Do not use defective ladders. This function should be performed once a month, during the time of year that the fireplace is in use.

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Top Ecological and Environmental B-Corporations

CCR Magazine

Welcome to our article series on sustainable businesses and environmentally friendly companies. In this section, we will explore the top ecological and environmental B-Corporations that are leading the way in creating a greener future. What Do Environmental Justice Organizations Do?

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Protecting sensitive sites: Noise and vibration rules

Construction Specifier

By Todd Busch Photo dhvstockphoto/courtesy bigstockphoto.com In the United States and Canada, three places are uniquely regulated by government authorities for construction noise and/or vibration. The regulations require studies before construction activity and/or noise and vibration monitoring during construction.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

The various combinations of transport are useful for materials import and product export. When shipping on land, Interstate 40 runs from North Carolina on the east to California on the west and runs straight through the middle of Arkansas. Arkansas’ incentives are nationally competitive, understandable and easy to use.