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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. However, between a proposal to harness the sun’s power and throwing the switch lies the complexity of environmental permitting. Spoiler alert: There are no real “secrets.”

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

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.

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196 Construction Grand Rapids: Recent Developments and Future Prospects

Construction Daily News

These developments not only aim to enhance transportation efficiency but also address community concerns regarding safety and environmental impact. Significant closures began in 2023, impacting the US-131/I-196 interchange. Keeping updated on construction impacts will help ensure smoother travel experiences.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response

Safety Services Company

A workplace emergency is an unforeseen critical situation, which threatens your employees, customers, or the public; disrupts your operations; and/or causes physical or environmental damage. Protecting Your Business. What if a fire broke out? Emergencies include the following: Floods. Hurricanes. Toxic gas releases. Explosions.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response

Safety Services Company

A workplace emergency is an unforeseen critical situation, which threatens your employees, customers, or the public; disrupts your operations; and/or causes physical or environmental damage. Protecting Your Business. What if a fire broke out? Emergencies include the following: Floods. Hurricanes. Toxic gas releases. Explosions.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

These guidelines cover everything from how structures are designed to the electrical systems, plumbing, fire safety measures, and even accessibility. Following these codes is a must-do to stay compliant and make sure everyone inside the building is secure and protected. Safety first! Well, it sets the stage for success.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Its impact is already being felt in countries around the globe. The buildingSMART alliance TM Conference will help you understand how BIM can better integrate the design, construction, fabrication and operation processes, and provide you with the latest metrics available to assess industry progress. Thursday: Information Exchanges.