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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

BDC Network

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

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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. If the insulation is known or suspected to contain asbestos, check the building’s asbestos management plan to see it has been tested for asbestos. Check Points: 1. Check Points: Fall 1.