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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.

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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 construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

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Will Summer Bring Energy Efficiency Challenges This Year?

Construction Daily News

Energy efficiency challenges have persisted throughout the last year. The effects occurred last summer due to El Nino, a regular climate event that warms the oceans and triggers dry conditions on land. Energy efficiency is also necessary to fight the emissions crisis and stop global warming.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few.

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Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home

CivilJungle

After all, with all the tiring and stressful days of work, we want a place to relax and feel the comfort of home. We can take advice or opinion from the professionals who can help us purchase or build a new home with ready-made and original design work. building cladding is used, which work as the skin of the building.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. The term includes planning, engineering, architectural work, and other similar actions. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. DEFINITIONS.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. The term includes planning, engineering, architectural work, and other similar actions. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. DEFINITIONS.