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Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification

GCP Applied Technologies

Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. In this article, we'll address how a ready mix plant can earn points in four of these five categories, by incorporating an in-transit concrete management system into its truck fleet. Material acquisition. Material reuse and recycling. michael.delros….

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

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Army Abandons LEED Certification

Green Building Law Update

Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. The Army is abandoning LEED certification. Less than one month later, the Army has announced it is abandoning LEED certification. in lieu of pursuing LEED certification.

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A Week in the Life of LEED Certification

Green Building Law Update

This article is a statistical review of the LEED projects certified last week. This is a very unscientific consideration of all the non-confidential projects in the United States that achieved certification during the week of October 1 through October 7, 2013. And at the other extreme, an EB re-certification v2009 achieved 87 credits.

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How To Manage VOCs In Construction

Construction Marketing

The construction industry relies on a vast array of materials. Contractors can’t build a home or office without these common construction materials. And while these structures aim to provide comfort and protection, construction materials and everyday household items emit volatile organic compounds or VOCs. What are VOCs?

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Online Powered Industrial Truck Operator Certification Problems

FDR Safety

Type “one hour forklift certification” into Google and you will see what I am talking about. Findings from my 23-minute and 32-minute forklift certification experiences: The paperwork provided to me and marketing materials on the web sites clearly stated that all 7 classes of powered industrial trucks were covered by their classroom sessions.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans. It can only be acquired with the proper education certification, expertise, and a contractor’s license. Refer to this article for all you need to know before taking a construction loan.