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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. There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. What are the potential effects?

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Find a Location The development process begins with identifying a suitable location and assessing its potential for development. This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. You can find land on commercial real estate marketplaces.

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Are Green Building Rating Systems Really Sustainable?

Natural Building

The following are her thoughts about green buildings and the rating systems that score them. Despite greater efficiencies and more greenery, buildings increasingly consume energy and resources, forget the poor, and cannibalize the natural life-support system. It is no longer enough to “do no harm”. .

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Using Vacant Land To Benefit The Residents Of Bedford, Texas

CCR Magazine

Are you seeking innovative ways to maximize the use and benefit of vacant lands in Bedford, Texas? Potential of Vacant Land in Bedford The unused, vacant land in Bedford, Texas presents a golden opportunity. Vacant land is indeed unutilized potential. An approach that can inspire Bedford!

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Review the Standard Operating Procedure for “Controlling Hazardous Energy Sources”. Application: This standard applies to davits, structures typically used to lower things over an edge. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. Review manufacturer’s instructions. Tool Group A.

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Top Ecological and Environmental B-Corporations

CCR Magazine

Welcome to our article series on sustainable businesses and environmentally friendly companies. In this section, we will explore the top ecological and environmental B-Corporations that are leading the way in creating a greener future. What Do Environmental Justice Organizations Do?

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information.