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Community RISES to Occasion

Civil + Structural Engineer

It is a far cry from his previous job at McDonald’s, where he worked for twenty years in midtown Manhattan before the pandemic. RISE’s work is supporting a more extensive coastal restoration project that is being carried out by its longtime partner the U.S. Plus, it keeps him active, moving, and out in nature – all good things.

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Uncover the Latest News on UK Construction Expansion and Accessible Building

UK Construction Blog

The post Uncover the Latest News on UK Construction Expansion and Accessible Building appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In today’s construction news, read about the residential, energy, and utilities sectors, which are the primary focus of Labour’s manifesto, which aims to stimulate the UK’s construction output.

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Government regulators are increasingly requiring that buildings perform more efficiently.

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Construction’s Role in Building a Sustainable Future

CCR Magazine

Yet it remains a very material, energy- and water-hungry band, creating prodigious quantities of waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The Role of Construction in Sustainable Development Eco-Friendly Materials: Choosing the right material is a crucial element in the concept of green building.

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The role of infrastructure in community liveability

Roads Online

Yet despite having less to work with, regional councils are launching exciting, high-impact initiatives ranging from responsive design to futuristic eco-transport. City of Newcastle (CN) seeks to partner with the NSW Government on projects to enhance liveability in Newcastle such as regional sports infrastructure, playgrounds and pathways.”

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).