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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

BDC Network

Rob Atkinson and Chris Forney Office Buildings Headquarters Architects Regulations Energy Efficiency Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Many companies are striving to achieve climate neutrality , which involves bringing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down to net zero on an annual basis. Why Carbon Offsets?

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

The construction market in the US is diverse and highly competitive, with numerous regulations and standards in place to ensure safety, quality, and compliance. The industry follows strict regulations and safety standards to maintain high-quality construction practices. trillion U.S. Permits ensure that your project plays by the rules.

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

Conversations or activity of other occupants, the whirl and beeps of computers and electronic equipment, and the hum of HVAC and mechanical systems all create a cacophony of unwanted sound that is hard to ignore. Impact on occupants One of the first concerns of noise pollution is its effect on human comfort and cognitive performance.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. Clean scale from head(s) after removing and install cover plate. Remove fill tube cap, install spacer pipe and install fill tube. Check Points: Fall 1. Drain fountain 2.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 24 Environmental Assessment Information. 01 73 19 Installation.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 24 Environmental Assessment Information. 01 73 19 Installation.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

Reviewers admired the system’s three levels of increasing knowledge, skills and abilities as a “concept”, but did not believe it was implementable government-­?wide. Sys tem Des ign: We developed a system that focused on the highest impact core competencies common to every agency -­? Oppor tunity: The web-­?tool