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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

In October, three atmospheric rivers caused mudslides, flooding, and power outages on the California coast. Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

In October, three atmospheric rivers caused mudslides, flooding, and power outages on the California coast. Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience.

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The Largest Net-Zero Community Will Have 21,000 Homes

Pro Builder

Recycled wastewater will be used for all irrigation through high-tech sewer pump stations, and landscaping will be drought tolerant and low combustible. They are launching a methane capture program at a California dairy farm and installing rooftop solar in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Los Angeles County. Green Projects.

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Rainwater capture next for plumbing contractors | Management.

Contractor Magazine

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Alternative water sources were a major topic of discussion at the recent meeting of the Green Technical Committee of the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials. Plumbing Contractor. Residential Plumbing. Wastewater. Piping Fire Sprinklers. Pipefitting.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

Just ask the local sewer district sued by the Coalition that eventually refunded $35 million of overcharged impact fees. Its leaders gave Ivory Homes the green light to build three prototype houses on a brownfield corner lot of less than half an acre, with accessory dwelling units integrated either above the garage or into the ground floor.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In California, the added costs, red tape and frankly even setting up that sort of meeting might have substantially delayed reaching a similar solution, or possibly derailed it entirely.”. The Cannelton Sewer Pipe Company continues to produce clay pipe while Consolidated Recycling continues to clean fluids and anti-freezes for re-use.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Promoting green jobs in our neighborhoods is also a key focus of the plan. To support these efforts, the City is leveraging assets, including existing City-owned fiber; right of way access to freight tunnels and sewers; coordination with planned City construction work to modernize water and sewer infrastructure; and other investments.

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