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The Kids are Alright: Kennesha Garg and her Mangrove-Inspired Solution for a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

In current landfill design, wells and pipes are installed horizontally and vertically to extract methane via motors. Inefficient gas collection systems allow gasses to accumulate and remain trapped inside landfills, which can cause internal temperatures to rise. As they do, fires and explosions are more likely to happen.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical.

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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

Installing bright LED lights (3000-5000 lumens) eliminates shadows under vehicles and in engine compartments. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively.

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Ingal Civil: Saving lives, sustainably

Roads Online

ArmorZone temporary road barriers are now as sustainable as ever, with recycled plastic implemented within its design. The ArmorZone temporary barrier is not only more sustainable than conventional road barriers, but it’s proven to outperform and outlive conventional designs. Images: Ingal Civil.

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Active Wastewater Treatment in Decentralized Applications 

Civil + Structural Engineer

However, in areas of environmental concern, such as estuaries, wetlands, proximity to lakes and other bodies of water, high water tables, or poor soils, decentralized systems historically struggled to provide a solution. The benefits are now documented in US Environmental Protection Agency published fact sheets on decentralized systems.

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High-Rise Maintenance: Innovative Solutions for Building Care

CCR Magazine

By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. From drones that inspect hard-to-reach places to smart systems that predict equipment failure, the options available today are both fascinating and practical.

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New report details how resilient piping can enhance fire protection

Construction Specifier

Safe Piping Matters has published a report on enhancing firestopping through resilient piping. Photos courtesy Safe Piping Matters. Safe Piping Matters has published a new research-based report on the firestopping of pipe penetrations.